Chance saw his shadow, so I guess we should honker down for another six weeks of winter. I for one am happy to put January behind me, February is a shorter month, it is the month of Far Guys birthday. A bright spot at the middle of the month.
I usually make a list at the beginning of the year of all the things that are broken and need fixing, all the odd jobs that need to be done. All the things that I want to get accomplished while the weather is really cold and crappy. I have not done that yet this year..but I should do it soon. Maybe one of these days.
I have been working on a few projects. I belong to an altered book group, all bloggers. It is a Round Robin. You had to find an old book and do something to the cover, I chose to recover mine in tapestry upholstery fabric. Then you fold, cut, paint, color, glue whatever you like to the pages to alter them into a book that represents your arty style. It is essentially a piece of artwork. There are ten participants in this Round Robin..so far I have worked on two of the books, both very different in their style. I just have to do one two page spread in every book, and then I mail it off to the next participant. I have been resurrecting some of my old art supplies, and some of my scrap booking supplies to alter these books.
I wish I had time to paint. I really should have Far Guy make me an easel. I have the perfect spot upstairs to just leave it up. I have not actively painted since back in 1987. In fact here is a photo of my finished painting..my one great piece of personal artwork. Don't be too impressed, it was a painting class, the instructor talked us through what and how to do everything..one of those hand holding classes. Everything I painted after that class was pretty abstract. I would like to try my hand at some landscapes again..maybe I have improved with age :)
I'd like to try my hand at oils and acrylics. Right now my water coloring is just atrocious.
ReplyDeleteHand holding is good when you're lost!
The instructor can't teach those who don't have talent to begin with. You definitely have talent. Love that painting!!
ReplyDeleteI went outside this morning and didn't see my shadow. Does that mean spring is just around the corner? Does it matter that it was at 5:00 a.m.?
Wow - you are very talented!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with your many talents! That painting is lovely!
ReplyDeleteAnd, by the way, WOW! do you have the snow! Made my whine just what it is whine.
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
I like your painting. I have one that was painted by my oldest brother and I think that I want to put it in my blog. I was inspired by The Raisin Chronicles. Maybe you were too?
ReplyDeleteI think you should start painting again. My cousin just recently picked it up and she's painting some pretty awesome pictures. Portraits too!
ReplyDeleteConnie,
ReplyDeleteYour painting is beautiful!
You should paint again, don't let such a wonderful talent get lost..
Julia ♥
The painting is wonderful. Re your book club and recovering books. I was dumpster diving and pulled out an old cookbook that someone had covered in wallpaper. Didn't think much about it but later ripped off the wallpaper and discovered a very early edition of The Boston Cooking School Cook Book. What a find. Paint more... Paint.... PAINT for cyin' out loud
ReplyDeleteyou did a great job with your painting. I like to make altered books too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful painting. I hope you will get an easel and share some of your talent with us. It would be fun to follow your progress.
ReplyDeleteI have a very old poetry book that I covered with fabric and hot glued some pretty buttons on.
That's beautiful! You should definitely get Far Guy to set you up with an easel!
ReplyDeleteThat was a beautiful painting. Definitely start painting again.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy I found your blog this morning! What a breath of SPRING! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes from My garden in the Midwest.