Monday, May 10, 2010

It may be complete .....

  .... one never knows.

It is the image I want to send off to the competition....the one I see in my mind's eye ... will they like it (Love it)? That is now the next step.
It brings up the question, do I paint for me or for others.... I paint for me and hope (HOPE) that others like it too.

Some people say an artist should paint what sells ... I paint and hope it sells. Perhaps that is why I have so many images just waiting for a new wall to hang on.

I feel that painting what is true in your own heart and mind is the only way to go ....
so GO!!!!! PAINT! CREATE and learn for every mark you make.

Wish me luck!
teri

3 comments:

  1. It radiates, Teri. Wishing you the best of luck!

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  2. I agree Teri. The business of *painting what sells* is assembly-line work. Painting from your inner soul always shows through, is not shallow nor trite.
    And hey, Van Gogh had a lot of paintings on hand....and look at the treasure-trove we are left with! ;)
    I really love the incredible motion in the piece....good work!

    XXOO!!
    Anne

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  3. what you say is true for this yarnie/needlecrafter also . . and I know it makes me VERY happy . . I even heard from Bekki at CMS and she could tell I was happy from what I was making . . .go figure . .

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ready for their new home!

Ta Da .....

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this little gem is ready for blog preview and Etsy post tomorrow!

Ta - da!!!!

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Easter Pear?

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I like pears better than eggs!!!

Easter Pear Step 1

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Step 1 - I thought this would be enough ... silly me!

Easter Pear Step 2

Easter Pear Step 2
Step 2 - I wanted to add a bit of EGG Whimsy.

Easter Pear Step 3

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Easter Pear Step 4

Easter Pear Step 4
Step 4 - And I love a good implied table line ... don't you??

Easter Pear Step 5

Easter Pear Step 5
Step 5 - Oh, better kick up the value a bit!

Easter Pear Step 6

Easter Pear Step 6
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Easter Pear Step 7

Easter Pear Step 7
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