Feb. 28, '13 , Acrylic on Gessobord (3/4" birch sides) 12" x 12" Ready-to-Hang
Today I wanted to convey the feeling you have when standing in the woods, when the sun is starting to sink and the shadows deepen. I find the woods to be a place of peace. I can smell the air now, the smell of dirt and leaves decomposing. I always get a sense of timelessness when I look at the trees, who live such long, unassuming lives, doing their silent work of taking in carbon dioxide and breathing out oxygen. Their ancient presence is a good reminder of how fleeting life is...a good reminder of our brief time here. How do we want to spend that time? When our lives increasingly run faster and faster, it is good to create some space to breathe. Now...I should listen to my sage advice!
My cousin Kristy asked for some reflections on how this exercise of a Painting-A-Day has been for me. First, I made it through the month of February! Yes! Second, it has more positives than negatives! Third, I want to keep going with it! It has been a good experience for me. The discipline to paint every day is a healthy one for an artist, not easy, but good. I have learned to be flexible with myself. This is crucial when I have other commissions. But, I find myself drawn to that 12x12" white surface with a sense of excitement...what will it be today? I love the variety. I am learning technique in the process, as I experiment. I love that it is an affordable piece of original art for people to buy. Cheaper, really, than a print that needs to be framed. I appreciate the immediate feedback I receive from viewers. One of my challenges is to spread the word to others who might like to follow my progress...that is where I need your help. Anytime you run across someone you know who is interested in art, I would be thankful to have you share my website www.RobynSandAnderson.com or share my facebook art page,
Robyn Sand Anderson Art. Thanks so much everyone!
That said, this weekend, I will take a break for some family time. Next week I will need to take the whole week to work on the Buxtehude commission. I will keep you updated with the progress of painting #2 and #3. I hate to let go of my daily 12x12 paintings, but I have to in order to fulfill this commission. It is intrigueing, challenging work to interpret 17th century music and 11th century lyrics. But I love it! Talk to you soon!
This painting has SOLD.
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$100 for this original painting, ready-to-hang, plus $18 shipping and handling.
My cousin Kristy asked for some reflections on how this exercise of a Painting-A-Day has been for me. First, I made it through the month of February! Yes! Second, it has more positives than negatives! Third, I want to keep going with it! It has been a good experience for me. The discipline to paint every day is a healthy one for an artist, not easy, but good. I have learned to be flexible with myself. This is crucial when I have other commissions. But, I find myself drawn to that 12x12" white surface with a sense of excitement...what will it be today? I love the variety. I am learning technique in the process, as I experiment. I love that it is an affordable piece of original art for people to buy. Cheaper, really, than a print that needs to be framed. I appreciate the immediate feedback I receive from viewers. One of my challenges is to spread the word to others who might like to follow my progress...that is where I need your help. Anytime you run across someone you know who is interested in art, I would be thankful to have you share my website www.RobynSandAnderson.com or share my facebook art page,
Robyn Sand Anderson Art. Thanks so much everyone!
That said, this weekend, I will take a break for some family time. Next week I will need to take the whole week to work on the Buxtehude commission. I will keep you updated with the progress of painting #2 and #3. I hate to let go of my daily 12x12 paintings, but I have to in order to fulfill this commission. It is intrigueing, challenging work to interpret 17th century music and 11th century lyrics. But I love it! Talk to you soon!
This painting has SOLD.
If interested in purchasing, hit the Painting-A-Day Purchase tab and then hit the Etsy widget.
It will take you right where you need to be to purchase the painting of your choice. Thanks!
$100 for this original painting, ready-to-hang, plus $18 shipping and handling.
