Palette knife play

And other playful moments

I first laid down bold black shapes with different sizes and slightly different feels — then slowly built up the color.

I am playing with movement with large paint pens and colored pencils.

Taking inspiration from the small bits

Sometimes only a tiny part of a piece works out. I keep it around for a while to inspire other work. For example, these are part of two previous pieces:

Palette knife play

Added magenta, silver, and dark orange paint directly onto the canvas and moved it around with a palette knife. Once dry, I drew with wax crayons. So incredibly fun and rewarding!

Noting lightness and darkness

My kitchen reflected in the tea kettle. And a tree from a friend’s deck. I find sketching very relaxing.

Imagining a sunset scene near water

Acrylic paint added with a palette knife -- also watercolors, pens, and other mixed media.

I hope your weekend is treating you very well!

Sending my love,
-Tamara