Mademoiselle Macaron

I've been an art geek for as long as I can remember. I like to build things, sew things, knit things, & draw things. Painting had never been a media that I delved into much. Over the holidays, I got the itch to start painting. It has been a bit of a crash course, as I have never taken lessons. I've gained some confidence in acrylics - I like the quick dry time, as I am impatient.

I have just finished my first 'portrait' painting, and have dubbed her "Mademoiselle Macaron." She is aptly named, as she has discreetly squirreled away a couple of delectable macarons in her hair to be saved for later.

The canvas is pretty sizable at 30" x 48". I'm finding that I like to paint large.

As my collection of paintings is growing, I'm looking into properly photographing them to open an Etsy shop of prints and things... any thoughts on sizes of prints that would be desired? Mugs? Totes? Other ideas?

And then the Sheep...

Little Tomato wanted to paint today too... so while she painted, I did another painting today!

* Yes, I do acknowledge I'm a nerd... 

Ostrich

I'm coming down with a cold and it is in the negative digits outside, so I decided to do a little mini painting while cloistered inside today.

I found an adorable series of "Zoo Portraits" on Pinterest by Yago Partal... and then fell down the rabbit hole onto the website, which is fabulous: https://www.zooportraits.com

I adored the Ostrich and decided to practice my painting skills on painting an ostrich in the hat & sweater.

I'll probably fiddle with the sweater & shirt at some point, but it was a fun exercise for a frigid day inside.

Happy New Year!

Painting in Progress

I'm diving into painting, and starting with acrylics.

I have no idea what I'm doing.

I've watched a YouTube video on the basics, and read a couple of articles that provide tips.

It is definitely a self-guided crash course in painting. But at least I'm having some fun doing it. 😋

'Girl with  a Glue Gun' in progress...

Taking a Stab at Something New...

I get antsy when I haven't been creative. It is an itch that just festers when I haven't gotten my creative outlet filled. This last month has been busy with holiday festivities, making treats, decorating for the holidays, and a cleaning/ organizing binge.. but I haven't MADE anything for a while.

And I'm getting itchy.

I've never been shy to try new media. I've delved into books, blogs, Pinterest, and YouTube videos and taught myself to sew, knit and crochet. While I obtained a foundation of basic art classes in school, I somehow completely missed painting classes. And now I'm itching to paint.

My mother is a painter. She paints every Saturday and has made several paintings which we have framed in our home. When she asked what I wanted for Christmas this year, I asked for painting supplies. I'm going to dive in. 😁

I have this picture in my head of a painting that I want for my craft room, which is really just the extra bedroom in our house. It's walls are lined with mismatched dressers and wire shelving, buckling and brimming with books and craft supplies piled high in cardboard boxes. Glue guns, dowels, paint... yarn, fabric, and spools of thread. It isn't pretty, by any stretch of the word. It certainly isn't a Pinterest-worthy space. Nonetheless, it is where I get crafty and it needs some wall art, dammit! 😋

SO. Today I bought a cheap canvas from Hobby Lobby and sketched an outline. After the holiday weekend, I'll throw on some YouTube tutorials and take a whack at painting! Wish me luck... 😳

'Girl with a Glue Gun' in progress...