This and That.

 

 I made this one with Yvonne.

We girls got together for a paint night.  

There is something really gratifying about painting with a friend.  You somehow spur each other on to choose, attempt, and complete a work. 

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Copper Moon

These desert flowers are a reflection on the unexpected beauty we find in nature. 

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Cactus Flower

When learning to paint, don't be afraid to make mistakes.  Expect that you might even hate some of your work at the start.  At the same time, you'll be amazed how many people say, "Will you paint one just like that for me?" 

Mr. G, the art teacher at my school, gave me lots of helpful getting-started advice.  "You don't have to buy expensive paint to make nice paintings.  Liquitex Basics work just fine."  I have occasionally added a pricier paint, and haven't found it to really outshine the basics, unless I was looking to add a different (thicker) texture. 

My painting goals for 2015:  paint and post pictures at least weekly, sketch almost daily; learn figures and faces; progress with animal drawings. I want to try something outside of my comfort zone monthly--a building, a different color or angle.