Monthly Archives: May 2011

Throw me sumum Mister!


May 28, 2011 by Val

Just some finishing touches now! Blue caught his beads all 36 of them…that was the most tedious part of the whole painting. What a joy this was to create!   Thank you, Rick!  Can’t wait to see Blue at home … Continue reading →

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Crab Legs Anyone?


May 27, 2011 by Val

Six of ten legs done and decide to keep going! Hard to see the detail in these photos, but Blue is having a party! I think I will finish tomorrow.  I finished the top today, so no more ladder time.  … Continue reading →

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The background is complete!


May 24, 2011 by Val

Blue is still feeling a bit transparent, but his surroundings are shaping up. So much fun swimming in the currents today… Few things as sexy as painting for me.

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Stretching and Climbing


May 24, 2011 by Val

Painting on a ladder this morning to reach the top of Blue’s surroundings.   Have this afternoon free to paint too!  I love this, in my studio, surrounded by images I have collected that inspire me.  It is raining outside (again) … Continue reading →

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Ribbons of Marti Gras


May 23, 2011 by Val

  This is so much fun!  Blue now has a ribbon of Marti Gras flowing through the waves surrounding him. Painting these waves reminds me so much of being on the island.  I did so much painting there inspired by … Continue reading →

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Blue caught some beads!


May 22, 2011 by Val

  I love the way making art is an evolutionary process, literally evolving as one works with it. Rick’s crab now has a name…Blue and as I was painting, thinking of how to give this painting a Marti Gras appeal… … Continue reading →

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Crabby


May 21, 2011 by Val

I don’t know what those yellow circles are.  They are not on the canvas…maybe on the camera lens.  Anyway this is picture of the canvas after I finally got the crab right – took three times to get it right, … Continue reading →

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Painting Blue Crab BIG!


May 21, 2011 by Val

It is time to paint!  When all else fails make art.  This is a commission for a home is South Louisiana.  The home of one of my oldest friends.  He is building a custom room with a personally designed and … Continue reading →

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Flying Those Dragons


May 16, 2011 by Val

photo credit: mchenryarts I had a most awesome experience in meditation recently.  I have had a reoccurring connection with the scene in Avatar when they are picking and flying their dragons.  I love that scene! I love the metaphor of … Continue reading →

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