August 2010 Blog Posts (8)

the sunset

Added by aram b habit on August 27, 2010 at 17:00 — No Comments

Laura Gutridge by Peni Baker

I proudly present my painting of Laura Guttridge.

A commissioned painting

This painting is an acrylic 8" x 10" gallery wrap on canvas.

Thank you Laura

More of my artwork may be seen at…

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Added by Peni Baker on August 19, 2010 at 16:31 — No Comments

"Ilknur Koseler Bakis" by Peni Baker

Art by Peni Baker proudly presents "Ilknur Koseler Bakis".

This is a 10" x 10" acrylic gallery wrapped canvas.

Ilknur is a women that I found on facebook under "Artist"

She does such enchanting pieces of art herself that I decided

I wanted to have her as a friend on facebook just so I…

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Added by Peni Baker on August 17, 2010 at 14:34 — No Comments

Julia Cameron, in her book THE ARTIST'S WAY, suggests that we have periods of reading deprivation to become more creative. This, I have not been able to do with any degree of success. Why do we read so much? Why are the opinions and ideas of others so important to us? Why do we need to know how others feel about writing and painting or any other activity?

Do we read to justify, by comparison, our own way of looking at things. Is our own creative life so boring or…

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Added by Marie Pinschmidt on August 11, 2010 at 13:05 — 16 Comments

Splashing Paint

"Clutha River, Wanaka" - 30x24" - Acrylic on Canvas - Painted in the studio.…

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Added by Richard Robinson on August 10, 2010 at 16:00 — 5 Comments

Send Me Your Shots

Over the next few months I'm going to be practicing portrait painting.

Please send me your favorite shot of anyone you would like me to paint.

And I'll let you see it when it is finished (maybe).

Purchase options will be available but not necessary.…

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Added by Peni Baker on August 8, 2010 at 2:34 — No Comments

Mountain Track Painting

"Mountain Track" - Acrylic on Canvas - 30x24"

Had fun doing this one today - using big brushes, loads of paint, impasto gel, water sprayer, palette knife, rags, fingers and hands - just GOING FOR IT! Whoohoo! That's the real benefit of doing those little pleinair paintings before the big…

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Added by Richard Robinson on August 4, 2010 at 16:09 — 5 Comments

"Dedicated to Hailey and Brandi"

I have been paying particular attention to the fact that I have not blogged as frequently since my daughter and her two little girls have become residents in my home.

Since my two granddaughters warm and loving hearts have consumed a great deal of my time and emotions lately I thought that it would be very appropriate to dedicate this blog to them.

Hailey…

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Added by Peni Baker on August 2, 2010 at 11:14 — No Comments