Hello Dear Art Lover
Is it a train? Is it a plane?
No...it's YOU! See the paragraph below all about 'seeing'
Last week I mentioned that I've discovered this great little book by Austin Kleon. He writes about creativity which I am so passionate about. He talks about really seeing, not just looking. One of his illustrations shows a face with the words 'Close your eyes to hear and 'Close your ears to see'. You have probably experienced the same thing. When you really want to feel the music you might close your eyes. Another story he tells is of an art teacher who made 'finders' for her students to help them to see' Just a piece of paper with a square cut out. Hold it at arm's length or closer and your field of vision changes. Or check out your surroundings and see what shows up in the square. Just for a bit of fun. Try paying attention to the things that grab your attention.
A few weeks ago, I said I was in the process of getting prints made of some of my original paintings. I am happy to say that I have found a great printer who prints both on paper and canvas. The ones on canvas are called giclees. I plan on having smaller sizes as well. I will announce the roll out very soon. I am quite excited!
Also, I'm having a contest and I don't want you to miss out. It's on Instagram, but don't worry if that is something you don't necessarily do. You can access the feed from my website. Just click on the square Instagram icon in the bottom left of the home page. You could win one of the 30 heads in 30 days portraits that I just completed. They are all original 6x6in mini paintings on paper. No purchase necessary. However, if you do want to get one please send me a reply.
Attached you'll see Day 20 and Day 28 of the portraits.
I hope that you are well and feeling a little more energized with the increase in our daylight hours. The weather is crazy everywhere, isn't it‽ Snow in Texas???
Thanks so much for being here. I truly appreciate it.
Rock on,
YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART
Gail
