Stripping away the rose colored glasses of denial concerning my reality. Getting in touch with truth. Reaching out to others in empathy concerning their reality and their walk to truth.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Indulgence

Acrylic painting is something I really enjoy. Needing to distract myself from feeling under the weather, I chose to share one of my passions with you. For those who are professionals, please don't look too hard - I'm such an amateur. For those who would sing praises - welcome to my indulgence!

This first painting is done on a ten inch wooden sled. The top and bottom runners are not visible because I cut them off when photographing it. (I didn't say I was a photographer.) The friend who wanted this furnished a photo and the tiny sled. She changes up the whole house for the holidays and wanted something to fit in a very small space. This fit the bill. That's the sun behind a snowy cloud filled sky. Her focus was the big tree - and this is the result, named, "A Snowy Day."

























The second painting is of a mountain ridge in Alaska. Here again, a friend sent a photo of the state she was born and raised in, and wanted a painting of a favorite location. It's painted on a 6" x 8" canvas. She displays it on a wooden easel in her entertainment center. It looks so cold. If I recall correctly, the place is called Lake Lorraine. I named it "Tranquility in Alaska."



















The third and last painting is done on a 16" x 20" canvas. Aptly named, "The Pink Forest, " as that's what my nieces said when they drug me out of bed at the crack of dawn. "Aunt Dixie, you have to come see the pink forest!" They didn't tell me I'd have to climb up the side of a mountain to see it, but I did. I had pencil and a tiny drawing pad and sketched by "snow light." The colors were later guessed at because the mind does not register them permanently. But the girls agreed it was very close - good enough for me.




















Well I thank for allowing me to indulge myself and share one of the best things I do. Indulging myself - not the painting - hahaha. So it's back to bed for me. Have a great day!

16 comments:

  1. Don't be too hard on yourself! These paintings are fantastic! I could only dream to paint something so nice. The detail is breathtaking. The last one is my favorite. I love the colors of the sky, really captures that early morning sunlight!

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    1. Workingdan - lots of words there to help me indulge! There is something about the opposites of yellow and purple that really attracts. It was also nice that there appeared a Bob Ross, "happy little tree" at the top of the mountain! I practiced those for a long time. (smile). I'm glad you enjoyed the paintings.

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  2. those are all gorgeous, Dixie! You certainly know how to capture the light in your paintings and give them life!

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    1. Hi Dezmond - you have made a serious contribution to my upcoming indulgence party! As soon as I get that apple pie made...

      Doing what I do is a gift. Your kind words are a gift too. Glad you enjoyed the paintings.

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  3. Lovely! My fave is the Pink Forest -- you have portrayed the dawn's light so beautifully!

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    1. Thank you Debra! It was 19 degrees that morning. I will never forget the smells, the silence, and the beauty. Such a wonderful comment - I feel the indulgence scale rising more!!

      It makes me happy that The Pink Forest is your favorite. Make a copy and put in on your screen saver. It can be increased in size by another 25% before you set it as your background. Have a great evening.

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  4. Wonderful art work. If I had to pick one it would be A Snowy Day. What a talent you have.

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    1. Hi Mike. That's very kind of you to say.
      That reminds me, I still have the photo of a cottage you posted that I want to paint. I've got a couple of portraits, yet, then maybe back to landscapes for a while.
      A Snowy Day was fun to do. Glad you like it, Thanks for visiting me.

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  5. I love these. I think they are wonderful. I particularly the first one. I admire the creativity of painting on a wooden board and then using it in a Christmas display. Wonderful!!! However, they are all gorgeous. Don't be too hard on yourself... I think you're very gifted.

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    1. Thank you Robin. I once did a child's dresser, mirror and vanity seat in whimsical fish. She wanted the mirror to look like an aquarium! I wish I had a photo of that.

      Oh and your lovely comment just increased the indulgence scale - I'm getting closer to making that apple pie.

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  6. They're lovely Dixie. A talented young lady. Sorry you are still under the weather. When you are feeling better, check out my son-in-law's paintings, there is a link on my blog page.

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    1. Hi Jo. You're too kind. (Colds are miserable!!)

      I'll definitely check out his paintings. That you for letting me know. See you tomorrow at your blog home! :)

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  7. Hi Dixie: I would never show off my painting on my Blog of course. But these are a delight and you must have got much pleasure from painting them. I particularly like the second picture and would have liked to see it larger!
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    1. Bazz - you must forgive me for borrowing your idea. The ongoing cold has me at a lost of focal function - no - not me?!!
      You know - that painting is one of my (favourites) too. The problem seems to be a photography-operator issue. I think I blurred the original photo. Enlarging it makes it worse. It was tough to do on an 6" x 8" canvas. Before painting, I drew a tiny grid in pencil to ensure accuracy. You've probably done that before.
      Thank you for your visit, and I appreciate your lovely comment!

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  8. Impressive! I'm not an artist but these have natural appeal. I'm not a modern art fan, and always prefer scenery or scenes I can actually identify. (I sometimes wonder if it's just me...but I have never been into abstract art). That last one makes me want to bundle up and go for a winter walk. Lovely.

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    1. Hi Sharon. Such a very nice compliment! Modern and abstract leave me cold in a way. I never saw the point in painting a Campbell's soup can - Sorry Andy.
      That painting will always remind me of the walk up that mountain. That little hint of yellow slowly warming the air around me. It was so cold but felt distant once that sun came into view.
      Thank you for visiting and leaving me with more words to indulge in - my reward is to bake that apple pie! I think you've helped cinch it for me!!

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