The Night the Bird Spoke

Title: The Night the Bird Spoke
Acrylic on Canvas Panel

Painting - Study of a Landscape in Miniature

Painting - Study of a Landscape in Miniature
Originally uploaded by Benita S.

"Study of a Landscape in Miniature"
6" x 4" OSWOA (15.24 x 10.16 cm)
Acrylic on canvas panel

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I try to paint (and blog) at least one painting each day. I almost didn't today. My friend Jeff lost his battle with cancer this morning. This may not be my best or even "one of" but still, this one is in honor of you Jeff. You will be missed.

Small Watercolor Painting - Tree Twenty-Six Abstract Landscape

Small Watercolor Painting - Tree Twenty-Six Abstract Landscape
Originally uploaded by Benita S.

"Tree Twenty-Six Abstract Landscape"
6" x 4" (15.24 x 10.16 cm)
Watercolor on textured watercolor paper

I am not crazy about today's daily painting but I decided a while ago to share one painting a day even if I don't like them. This is a new watercolor paper I was experimenting with and I have been using it for a couple of days now... I have decided I do not like it. One of the things I love about watercolors is its unpredictable "flows". This paper is textured in lines and that prevents the color from flowing the way I want it too. Instead of not having enough control my problem is the opposite. I like the paint to do its own thing and this paper traps the color between its ridges. So back to my usual paper I go. The art supply companies I buy from should be happy as the paper I usually use is more expensive anyway. lol

Watercolor Landscape - Splendidly

Watercolor Landscape - Splendidly
Originally uploaded by Benita S.

"Splendidly"
36 x 26 cm (14-1/8" x 10-1/4")
Watercolor on paper

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I finally decided to complete a larger painting (as opposed to miniature) on the theme I have been painting. I am also working on one on a full sheet but that one will take a few more days as I work on several paintings at a time and this one will have many, many layers.

For a change I think the title actually "fits". :)

Small Watercolor Painting - Reflections

Small Watercolor Painting - Reflections
Originally uploaded by Benita S.

"Reflections"
4" x 6" OSWOA (10.16cm x 15.24cm)
Watercolor on paper

My first painting for the year. I always try to get the colors as close as possible but on my monitor the blue is not exactly correct. It is a much deeper color and this appears brighter. I probably need to recalibrate my monitor again but I forgotten how to do that and I don't remember where I placed the directions. lol As they say... I would probably lose my head if it wasn't attached.

I have started reading a book by Robert Henri. So you can probably expect to read some ramblings and a few quotes (I love quotes) from that. I have only read a few pages so far and it is already interesting. He was definately an opinionated man when it came to art but then aren't we all. :)

Happy New Year Everyone! Until the next post... Peace and Happiness!