26 x 11 oil on panel
This was a 'getting back on the horse' exercise today. I've got my studio set up back where I had it before, which really doesn't have the greatest natural light at this point in time. I found that if I stood in the family room looking into it (the family room having super bright natural light) that I could really see my palette and I was able to focus and get after it. It will all work out but ideally I would just take over the entire family room for my studio! I'm sure no one in this house would have a problem with that. :-)
We watched the old Kirk Douglas/Anthony Quinn movie about Van Gogh last night. I had never seen it before and it got me all inspired to get my rear in gear today. Thanks, Kirk! I also found out I got in the Plein Air Austin juried exhibition next month (reception is Oct. 16th, 2 to 4 in the Chase Bank Building). First time I've entered this show so I was relieved not to be... r...r...rejected! Only entered one painting, the one of Boggy Creek Farm. I feel like things are looking up in my art world; I've had a really good year so far on painting sales. This could be my first year to qualify for paying taxes on my art income -- yikes! It helps that I have weaned myself off of giving paintings away. :-)
