"Blue By You"

"Blue By You"

Acrylic, 36"x 30"
$600.00

I can't speak for other artists but I find writing a description for an abstract piece of art extremely difficult.  I don't want to tell the viewer what to see.  Rather, I prefer that the individual experience the work without prejudice.

This is a large work, at least by my standards, and it is without a doubt my favorite abstract I've created.  The colors are perfect together and the palette knife technique gives this painting a great deal of texture which contributes to its interest.

When I first started painting I only wanted to create abstracts.  In my opinion, creating a beautiful abstract is the most difficult thing to do.  I quickly discovered it is so much more than just putting random colors on a canvas.  There are elements like 'harmony' and 'balance' the artist needs to consider.

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"Happy Hour"

Daily Painting #5

"Happy Hour"

8" x 10", Acrylic on Panel
$100.00

It's always 5 o'clock somewhere!

In recent times adding '-tini' to a beverage name has become popular, as in 'chocolate-tini' or 'apple-tini', so I guess that makes this a 'cherry-tini' although it bears little resemblance to a true martini.  I believe the naming trend has more to do with the shape of the cocktail glass in which this mixed drink is served.

I love to combine complementary colors when it makes sense to do so.  In this case the muted green background is a nice complement to the red cherry.  The 'distressed' background effect was achieved by applying many layers of thin color, or 'washes', which I then scrubbed off.  The accumulated paint has the appearance of an old chalkboard.

I'm so happy that I've decided to create smaller works.  It allows me to experiment because if it doesn't work out, it's usually not a big deal to go back a step and try again.  And by taking that risk and trying something new I'm growing as an artist.  I'm also completing work much more quickly which means I'm painting a larger variety of subjects - a good thing for a woman with a short attention span. 

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Cheers,

Karyn

Daily Painting #4

"The Bowling Party"

For those of you who are following me, and I believe that's 'zero' people right now, you'll remember I started this practice of daily painting to improve my skills.  That means trying things I've never done before.

Such is the case with "The Bowling Party".  I've been painting now for a few years and I've avoiding painting the human figure at all costs.  Well, not anymore!

I like that I painted this sort of in an impressionistic style, which frees me from having to paint too much detail.  It was enough for me to create well proportioned people of a discernible sex.

The original painting has been sold.

If you'd like a reproduction, from a 6"x 8", all the way up to a 30" x 40", visit here:

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Have a great day!

Karyn

Daily Painting, Day 4 - "The Bowling Party"

Daily Painting, Day 4

"The Bowling Party"

As you can see, this one is a work in progress and unfortunately, tomorrow I'll be editing all day so it will be a paint free day, as will Thursday.  Sigh...

I have never painted people before.  This lawn bowling party is being painted in an impressionistic style so there won't be a lot of detail in the faces which is good news for me.

My favorite part of any painting is adding the highlights and shadows.  That's when a painting really comes to life.

I can't wait to finish this one and share it with you!

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Daily Painting, Day 3 "Red Bowl and Chop Sticks"

"Red Bowl and Chop Sticks"

Daily Painting, Day 3

I'm having a blast!

I used to work on a painting for days, weeks even.  I was painting on large canvases, like 30" x 36".  By switching to painting 'small' I can finish a painting each day, hence the term 'daily painting'.

Just because I can complete a work more quickly doesn't mean I don't work hard on the details.

What I like most about this work is that reflection on the outside of the bowl.  It really makes the work seem dimensional, in my humble opinion.

The reflections are achieved with a glazing technique; a very thin wash that let's the color beneath show through.

Time to get started on today's project.  "It will be titled "The Bowling Party".  Curious?  Me, too!

See you tomorrow!

To purchase a reproduction of this work in various sizes and on a variety of surfaces, visit here:

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Daily Painting, Number 2

Day two went better than day 1.  Like I said in my previous post, it's been a while since I painted and contrary to popular belief, it's not 'like riding a bicycle'.

I'm determined to become the best artist I can be so the subject matter has to serve two purposes.

First, it has to be interesting and yield a painting people will like, and secondly, it has to provide a learning experience for me.

This was really a value study.  'Value' is the quality of lightness or darkness in a color.  Painting a reflective surface is always a challenge, but it's also a great deal of fun.  I love putting a highlight next to a darker color.

Painting number 3 will be...stay tuned, I haven't decided on that one yet.  Many possibilities...

Thanks for visiting.

This painting 8" x 10" painting is available for purchase at the link below:http://www.dailypaintworks.com/allartists/#/artist=robinson, karyn&mode=search 

Or you can purchase a reproduction in a larger size, printed on canvas, metal, acrylic or as a greeting card, here:

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The Journey to Becoming a 'Daily Painter'

"Painting is just another way of keeping a 

diary."

-Pablo Picasso

"Bell Peppers"

8" x 10", Acrylic on board

First, let's be clear about one thing.  I will not be creating a new painting each and every day.  I wish I could, but there's this little thing called 'work', and even though I'm a freelancer, my work will, on occasion, keep me from doing the thing that I love most...painting.

Today I'm beginning my daily painting journey.  Within a few months I hope to look back on this day and be amazed at the growth I see.  Below is painting #1 - "Peppers".  It's okay.  I could spend several more hours on it and change the things which annoy me but I'd prefer just to move on.  Tomorrow's subject is already waiting, a silver dish and serving utensils.  In fact, I have several days worth of projects lined up.

So why do this?  Why do I paint at all?

I love painting because it is difficult.  At least it's difficult for me.  I'm hoping that the more I do it, the easier it will get.  We'll see...

Painting is my escape.  I do it in silence with just my thoughts to keep me entertained.  Sometimes I listen to classical music.  When I paint abstracts I listen to the Blues.

I hope you'll come along with me.  It will be fun.  I invite your comments because I need someone on the sidelines cheering me on.

Come back tomorrow to see what's new.

Here's a link to my website if you'd like to purchase a reproduction.

http://karyn-robinson.artistwebsites.com/

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http://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/karyn-robinson-4804/artwork