New figure painting

Finally finished my mirrors project and sold eight at my work crafts fair so was worth the effort. All the ones sold were my newer ones painted in oils so verified my change from acrylic as the colors are richer.

Now moving on to new projects including creating entries for an exhibit titled Unclad, the nude figure. I have had some prior experiments that I now want to enlarge and see how they look. Some were posted earlier on the blog. Here is a very abstracted "split figure" I just completed in a small version. There is something about the repetition and mirror image separation of the parts of the figure that resonates with me. Stay tuned.

Last of mirrors

I'm finished with my mirror project. Here are the last two. Now need to insert the mirrors and glue on backs and hangers. The fair these are for is November 6th so I'm right on schedule. Then, back to my regular painting projects.

The mirror on the bottom is another from my Magnuson Park photos that I have done small paintings from. The other is a classic Monet landscape.

Near the end of mirror project

Here is another mirror. Only a couple of "blanks" left but realized I need to save a few for possible custom orders. I will have about 20 plus new ones so should fill my need for the crafts fair. Still need to varnish and put backs on the completed ones so that will keep me busy. This brownish design is a Monet I liked so did another version of it.

After mirrors are done, will have to decide on next art projects. Have a few things in mind, especially entering my "split figure" works in a local art show calling for nudes called "Unclad 2010". May do a few more of these too as have some time before the entry deadline. Always felt these were fairly original and was looking for a place to show them.

New mirrors

Here are another three mirrors as my production continues. Here I have one Monet design, the orange one. The landscapes are originals, the flower scene from Magnuson Park in Seattle, and the sunset is on Lake Norman, outside Charlotte, N.C.

More new mirrors

Continuing my mirror production and my hand is healing nicely after some surgery to fix a defect. Stitches come out Monday so back to full production. Trying to vary the colors so my mirrors can match more decors. Will have all the photos also for custom orders later on.

New Mirrors

Have continued painting mirrors in oils, all Monet designs. Had a day off from my part time job today after a hand surgery but was able to paint so worked on these three. The crafts fair is back on after a possible cancellation so need to stay busy.

More mirrors

Have done several more mirrors. I just enjoy the oils more than the acrylics because the color you put down is the color you get after it dries. Plus, I can be bold or subtle more easily. You can see the range here from bright Monet gardens to Van Gogh's Starry Night. Two others are subtle waterlilies based on Monet.