Creative Dawn

I found another wooden napkin holder only this time it's just plain square.  Still not sure what to do with this one, maybe it can be used as a file holder.  Deciding on the color was the hardest part, I painted this first in white, then tan and finally brown.  The first idea for the design was more of a painted mosaic but for some reason the large and pin point dots seemed to fit.  It doesn't take as long as you would think to paint the tiny spots because you get into a rhythm once you start.  I think a real pointillist design is something to work on in the near future.  Seurat is my absolute favorite artist so it is only natural to want to paint in his style.  If I do try his style I wouldn't paint anything quite as large as what he did, that would take A LOT of patience.  Originality depends only on the character of the drawing and the vision peculiar to each artist. -  George Seurat

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...