Borscht Anyone? This was a painting I had in mind since last fall. I took a series of photos at a farmers market in Vancouver while visiting with family (sigh). I took so many photos! These beets were calling to me. Again with the dilemma. Oil? Watercolour? Poured painting?
For some reason this past year, when I think of watercolour, I automatically think of pouring. The freedom I have this this process feels so rewarding. And I can release some of my tendency to be a detail crazy painter,
I did the last pour yesterday, removed the masking compound this morning. The underpainting made me happy and I knew I should be able to top dress this in one painting session. This is a goal I try to set with all my poured paintings of this size. There are no rules other than ones imposed for me by me. And apparently I have many….just saying…
Slide show below – click to move through
Happy Helen
Sometimes the universe lines up so well. I am having a marvellous May! I mean pinch me! I am so grateful and happy I am coming apart at the seams. This week I sold two 1/2 sheet poured paintings and had an interview with CBC TV News for the painting on the window from the Saint John City Market. And so many people see my daughters in the painting!
I am so grateful when someone appreciates my work enough to purchase it – and from my website. Happy Helen
And then there was this…
An interview with CBC TV News for to support the fundraiser for Pro Kids with area artist painting a piece of history – a window from the Saint John City Market! I am normally quite camera shy – but wanted to do this because I love the project so much.
Link to story here
Link to news story here – it is about the third story in the clip
Link to P.R.O. Kids here
Cheers everyone