Many artists use illicit substances, torid affairs, exotic travel to inspire their art. Since none of the following are available options for me- 1 and 2 definitely out and 3- with 3 small boys in tow I could really appreciate, so I have to resort to things in my very everyday life. This first piece was literally inspired by mango lassi- no joke. I had been in a painting slump since Christmas and something happy, sweet, and surprising was enough to hurl me out of my funk. 
Here is a detail and then the full piece- the awkward, ungainly size of 24" x 48". I like it's sort of tension of pattern with confusion the play of contrast with monochromatic green layering. The canvas is textured with layers and paint and sheer papers. I can't wait to varnish it and let the colors pop out and highlight the surface texture.
Also this week a quick study of valencia oranges that may look familiar from my post aboput feeling the love, remember that arrived for me unexpectedly from CA.
My recipe for artistic inspiration: Input food--> art
Maybe this is how it worked back when artists had patrons who sponsored them and provided their livings in return for their work- takers? anyone? smartmama sponsorship? bring food offerings?
or maybe I have some artistic fetish for orange fruits?
1. playdates 2. libraries 3. sun & visible grass
I really like it. Beautiful colors. Can't wait to see the oranges one too when it is complete.
ReplyDeletesigh. these are gorgeous. I want them.
ReplyDeletei will send you oreos. double stuf. would that inspire? ;)
ReplyDeleteLast year I made an RSD2 cake based on your instructions (only ours was called, RU10? for my 10 year olds birthday). I came back to check out what you are up to.
ReplyDeleteI love your pictures of flower jumbles! (Like you used in your background.) I have always wanted to create "true art," the kind you can frame and hang on the wall. For some reason, I have no problem painting all over the walls of a room (in my first house I did stenciling and made my own stencils, in this house the kids bathroom is free-hand tropical fish), but even though I have taken a couple of classes in watercolors and drawing, I can never produce anything I want to frame.
Recently realized that perhaps my hang up is being a perfectionist. For some reason, I don't hold myself to the same expectations of realism when I paint on walls.
So this is getting really long to just ask, would you please consider blogging a tutorial on your flower pictures? I would *love* it.