What is this? An Update on the New Painting

Sep 23, 2023

I have started a large figurative painting. It has been waiting for its turn on the easel. I gave a little hint last week. Remember this one?

INSIDE my studio this week, I started something big that I have been wanting to paint for a very long time. My new motto: “If not now, when? Let’s go!” Only one person seeing this little hint will know exactly what I am painting. Please don’t give it away just yet - especially to the model. Thanks!

Here are some details I can share.

Hope you enjoy this new jigsaw puzzle. It is another detail of the new painting.

GIVE IT A TRY; THEY ARE FUN!

I never know when a painting will be finished, but will be sure to show it to you when this one has been completed. : )

Thank you for your interest in my work. I enjoy sharing it with you.

Michel

Socially Speaking….

I briefly describe the paintings you receive each week on videos you can find on YouTube under Playlists. For the Pinterest enthusiasts, I have posted them there also. Little by little I am rebuilding my platform – better. Thanks for sharing. It’s going good.

M

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8 Comments

  1. Tina on September 23, 2023 at 6:08 pm

    So very excited watching the process of this particular one 💜🤍🩵 Really looking amazing Michel !! Love it and you 💛



  2. Mary on September 23, 2023 at 9:48 pm

    The colors are soothing and love the detail in the gloves. Can’t wait to see it when you are finished!



  3. Roxanne on September 24, 2023 at 9:06 am

    colors are beautiful! always enjoy the puzzle.



  4. Robert McNinch on September 24, 2023 at 9:20 am

    Painting is coming along great! Love the puzzle too.



  5. AJ on September 24, 2023 at 10:28 am

    Love the puzzle piece release aspect of it, what a creative way to share!



  6. Dianne Meadow on September 24, 2023 at 12:34 pm

    Looking forward to seeing the finished painting! I like doing the puzzle too! Agree with AJ!



  7. Jeannie Irvin on September 24, 2023 at 1:28 pm

    Love ❤️ the puzzle! Is the painting 🖼️ your niece?



  8. Mary on October 16, 2023 at 7:05 pm

    Hey Michel this is the first time I was able to do one of your puzzles, and I loved it! I have been opening my emails on my IPhone and until you told me that the reason I couldn’t do the puzzles because I needed to open them on my ipad.

    After I finished the puzzle I went back to your painting and enjoyed seeing the different pieces and where this piece belonged.

    Always love your paintings and your emails, but now I look forward to doing the puzzles too!



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