Saturday, August 15, 2009

Afternoon journal fun

Yesterday afternoon I wanted to paint outside. To make things easy I just picked a yellow, blue, red, white and umber, two brushes, water and pencil and sat in the afternoon sun. Then I painted with no plan, no reference photo or anything. This is still a new process for me. I used to have to look at something. Now I don't want to (most of the time). I am learning to trust the brush and just allow myself to follow it. So relaxing.Then I heard some unpleasant news and decided to go inside and work on another page. I'm not happy with the writing (on this page and some others). I would like to have a pen/pencil that will not be too visible and yet - more visible than what you see on this page. I tried different things but I just can't get the effect I'm looking for. Maybe I'm asking for too much. Oh well.... looking for it is part of the fun.
Happy weekend!
Posted by at 10:40 AM

10 comments:

  1. leeAugust 15, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Its wonderful these pages, so full of colour and great drawing. I still have to have a reference as I dont trust myself yet.

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  2. Sharon TomlinsonAugust 15, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Love that you are trusting the brush because your brush is really working for you. You have painted two wonderful pages.

    Have you tried using pencil to get the effect you wish? If you do, then just seal it with matte medium and it won't smudge.

    I've been planting tomatoes.
    xo

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  3. Kelly Jeanette SwiftAugust 15, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    We learn by doing and we are not always happy with the results, but then there is always another blank space waiting for our marks.

    The kitty in the first painting looks so happy.

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  4. Jennifer WilliamsAugust 16, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    I agree with Kelly. You always have another blank space waiting for you.

    I would not have guessed the second one did not come out the way you wanted had you not said something. I think they both came out very pretty.

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  5. Rebecca E. Parsons/Cre8TivaAugust 16, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    lovely paintings...outside is always the best...trust you brush and the work of your hands...i miss you...hugs, rebecca

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  6. Julie PrichardAugust 16, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    These are so great...especially with only a few colors. Interested to find out about your vision with the pencil markings...

    xo

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  7. Mo'aAugust 16, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    You have wonderful talent. I love the expression "to trust the brush" The colors you are using lately are so beautiful.

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  8. Kellys Art Journaling/ Sharing The JourneyAugust 16, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Beautiful paintings. I love your blog banner too.

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  9. suzeAugust 17, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    I wish I could paint outside...it's way too hot here.Maybe in the fall.
    Let's hear it for happy kitties!
    Great art,Z!

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  10. JackyAugust 18, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    These are beautiful Zorana. I especially love the one with the little house...my favourite colours.

    Jacky xox

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