All you portrait lovers are now thinking "What the ____?" Here we have a textured acrylic I did a few weeks ago. This 36x18 inch mixed media floral painting combines heavy texture effects on the flower petals, grid pattern rice paper, and metal leaf accents in a muted, earth tone palette on gallery wrap canvas. For purchase information, please see my website or email me at carolnelsonfineart@comcast.net.
I'm afraid I need to take a week off from the portraits. They will resume where I left off one week from today. The reason for this is that I am overwhelmed - trying to do too many things at once. My husband's twice weekly visits to the doctor - he can't drive himself yet, take time. I'm giving a two day workshop on Metals and Mixed Media next Friday and Saturday. I need extra time to prepare for that workshop.
I really hate that I have to take this pause because I wanted the title of my upcoming book to be 100 Portraits in 100 Days. Now I guess I'll just have to call it just 100 Portraits, or maybe
100 Portraits in 100 Non-consecutive Days. LOL Or 100 Portraits in 100 Days With a Week Off in the Middle. Ha Let me know what the title should be.
Don't feel guilty for taking a little break! You're doing an amazing thing and life is a reality and it does get in the way of our creative time. The real test is being able to let go and create even though everything wants to throw us out of our "creative zone". With everything you have going on, you've definitely found a way to retain your precious creativity. Kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteHave a great workshop!