Stormwater Studios Wildlife Series
This week found me working in my home studio. My Stormwater Studios Wildlife series is going great. I am inspired by all we have been doing on the grounds (i.e. pollinator garden and observation deck). To be in the middle of the city, it is so cool to have such a vibrant ecosystem.
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Litchfield – C-flat Series #1 – Sunrise
Sunrise at Litchfield Beach is one of the most glorious events I have ever witnessed. I try to see it at least once a year with the Ladies of the Traveling Paints. I have painted it many times – en plein air and in the studio. This week there was progress on my current Litchfield painting (30×40 inches). I have made 5 images so you can view the progress. Thank you very much for your interest in my painting practice.
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Fresh Canvas
The home studio is crawling with artwork. My metal leaf series is coming alive with fresh critters all the time. Channeling my inner Beatrix Potter. This friendly River Otter makes his first appearance on the easel.
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Finishing What I Started
Finishing what I started this week. The paintings laying around my studio that need final touches have my attention. They need to be finished so that my new work can have all my attention. Hope your week will be buzzing with creativity. I’ll be painting.
Thank you; I appreciate your being here.
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Variations on a Theme
Four shows in 2024. One theme. Nature can soothe, and it is available to everyone.
Busy painting in the studio. Two finished this week. Can I keep the pace? We shall see.
First I am working on paintings for Artista Vista / Art Day at Stormwater show. April 19-20.
The variation on my theme here is the little lives that surround our studios in our oasis. As Karen Murphy plants with these little ones in mind, we see more and more feel comfortable in our gardens. I am painting the animals I have seen on our grounds. This week, a cicada with wings spread.
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Lots of Painting in the Studio
Lots of Painting in the Studio. Happy to say that I have been able to paint many hours this week. Here are two completed works and a work in progress.
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The Tortoise and the Hare
This year, I have 4 events coming up that I want to be spectacular!
So, I organized my thoughts around them, chose a series of paintings for each, and began to paint.
First up will be Artista Vista and Art Day at Stormwater Studios April.
My series idea was to get inspiration from our new pollinator and native plant garden. The series planned is to celebrate / elevate the small animals that live (or visit) the Stormwater Studios campus.
Supporting Inspiration at Stormwater Studios
Richland County Conservation Commission Jan 9 Report for Stormwater Studios Ecosystem Restoration
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Peace on Earth
“There is peace even in the storm.” ― Vincent van Gogh
With sincere thanks and appreciation for your interest in my painting practice, I wish you peace.
Michel
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Learning Something New
My student and friend, Karen Murphy, shared with the Wednesday classes a bit of Art History. She told us about Wassily Kandinsky, who was an art theorist, and widely considered the “father of abstraction.” So, we gave it a whirl. It was fun letting go of the reality of form and light. We did our own take on circles and color.
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Holidays are Here
Holidays are Here. Celebrating this week. My classes take a break in December. But, before we do, we celebrate! We gather to celebrate each other and the season.
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McNinch Leather Goods
My sweet husband, Robert, is getting ready for his 2nd art show! He has been using his talents to make leather goods for 5 years now – ever since retirement. Time flies.
The big day is DEC 3 / 1-5pm
Robert’s booth will be at 1228 Shirley Street, Columbia SC. (803) 360-3144
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