Creative Dawn

On Wednesday, I posted a drawing that was a bit like Miro's style.  I really liked the drawing a lot so today, I painted something similar to it.  This is an 8 x 10 canvas that was .99 from the Goodwill.  If you have kept up with my blog, you know that interesting shapes and fun colors are preferrences of mine and this picture is exactly that.  After looking at it, there are some similarities also to Keith Haring.  Loved all of his work, so vibrant and exciting to look at. When it is working, you completely go into another place, you're tapping into things that are totally universal, completely beyond your ego and your own self. - Keith Haring

Another day of blogging!  Soon, I will be down to three monthes left!  There are so many new ideas and styles that have come from this experience.  I love the fact that even after so many years of being an artist I can still learn and grow.  I try to apply colors like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music. - Joan Miro Doodling creates the most interesting designs.  This particular picture reminds me of the artist Joan Miro.  The shapes are similar to his style.  I really like this drawing because to me it is both simple and complex.  What I would like to do is to recreate this or something like it in a large painting.  I can picture the finish project in my head. 

This is another thrift store find.  Chess board on one side and Chinese checkers on the other.  It cost 1.40.  I wasn't sure what to do with it so I just painted it a solid color and waited for an idea.   I was looking through my jewelry and came across this necklace.  I loved the shapes and colors, so I used it for my inspiration.  It's interesting how sometimes while looking at magazines, shopping or just watching TV can help you to come up with an idea.  It just hits you, DUH, why didn't I think of that before!  The shapes also remind me a bit of Joan Miro.  A lot of his work has that kidney bean shape.  I am really liking this 365 project so far.  Having recently moved, I have more wall space to cover and now, my walls are slowly filling.  I may have to try a little Seurat style soon.  He is one of my very favorite artists.  The pointillism may be a bit of a challenge and also...