Here is my latest moon, This one is a twelve inch, a rare size for me to do anymore. He is pictured with a star ornament and a black cat carved wooden ornament, still un-finished. The black cat was actually a carved hideous tabby with chunky fat legs and body and too large gotesque eyes. I found him at a salvage place and started by re-carving him all over to make him a svelte Halloween kitty...and of course have painted him black but not added any features yet. It was fun whittling him down and completely changing him..he even may have a few ribs now!
And here are some painting sketches for a a recent commission. Finished paintings will be 48" x 24". They will be old world pastoral landscapes, one with sheep the other with cattle...ok these pics aren't the best but will show more on this project and a few other projects in this genre later!
My children start school in the morning, first day this year! I think we will all be going to bed soon so we can get an early start... I've promised them my pancakes for breakfast...(maybe even pumpkin ones!) then maybe I can get back to some studio work! I feel I have gotten behind, half done projects are littering the studio and several things still need to be packed and shipped! It couldn't be a better week for school to start, but I feel sad saying goodbye to summer, it was a perfect one. This time of year brings me a sense of nostalgia for seasons already past, as well as anticipation for fall and fun still to come. Still, strangely, I'm filled with a stirring AND a yearning...hard to put in words.
7 comments:
I know that feeling well, Brandi. Sad, but excited, too. :) Your WIPs are beautiful - but I am amazed at your paintings!! What a talented artist you are. Please show us the finished pieces! Have a good day tomorrow - the pancakes will be a lovely way for them to start back. And then maybe you can sit down with a good cup of coffee and work. :) xox
Great, great work! Kudos to you.
Oh Brandi, thanks for the peek of your paintings. Always love looking at other styles.
Hope the kids enjoyed the pancakes...Honestly, I gag at the smell of pancakes, could never eat them, but I'm told I make good ones.
Excellent Brandi!
hi Pam...thanks for your kind comments! I have managed to get a little done this week..had a lot to ship and since my stuff is so big even though I am used to it it always takes time and is an ordeal. Now its waaay hot again and I'm feeling un motivated. Trying to finish up a three mooned candelabra! I have gotten behind on my blog reading and posting! I need to get to Halloween work... thanks for writing...
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Thanks Sycamore! I appreciate it!
Thank you Lisa! And so funny, i don't much eat them , either, blegh, too sugarey...I'm an egg girl all the way!
Hi Brandi, you know I love your moons and I find your paintings so inspiring, even in draft form. You make me want to get out my oils again! These will be gorgeous - and impressive in size! How in the world will you ship these? I guess someone who ships the moon everyday doesn't worry about that sort of thing. Hope the girls enjoyed going back to school and like their teachers. Have a wonderful and creative week! Lisa
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