I don’t know what it is, but I have far more half started projects than finished ones. All of a sudden though I must have some finishing energy around because I have started on a spree of pulling out half finished projects and taking steps to finish them.
This has been sitting around for a while and I thought the finishing was going to take longer than it did. Turns out it was only a few tweaks she needed. I think sometimes it is the amount of time a job is going to take in my head that puts me off starting. I am always pleasantly surprised when it takes a lot less time, and I have cause to wonder why I put this off for so long.
This is painted in oils, and she makes me insanely happy, even more happy that she is finished and can now wait for curing and varnishing! :)
And this was painted yesterday in my art journal with acrylics and I am totally stoked with her as well. And totally stoked with her ear!! :)
And I have other projects pulled out for me to attack this weekend. I don’t know if there is some cyclical energy heading my way with the middle of winter upon us, (or maybe the iron tablets I have just started taking are kicking in) but whatever the case is I am very glad.
And I am linking to Paint Party Friday this week, which is even more exciting!!
You paint wonderfully well. I’m glad you got yourself together to finish these as both have so much personality and flair! HPPF!
Great ear!!!! and I work the same way with finishing off all sorts of things in one or two sessions… glad there is someone else out there who is the same… love the first one as well by the way…xx
I love doing this…sometimes I think we get stuck because we are lacking a particular technique to get the effect we want….then one day we look at the piece and realise we now have that technique and woo hoo….satisfaction :D XXX
Both paintings are wonderful, the second one is my fave with the soft greens and browns, as I love these colours. Happy PPF! Valerie
Yes, delightful paintings, I like the faces and colors. And above all I like the looks sweetly dreaming. Greetings.
I used to think I was one of those people that started a project and stuck with it till I finished. Then, somewhere, somehow, I ended up with all these canvasses that are either backgrounds that I fell in love with and got to scared to put anything on top of or I have half finished mixed-media pieces and sketches and I think… how did that happen? Hopefully with this being the last day of school I can find some time over the holidays to make a start (or finish!) Either that or I will get exactly zero time with my paints ;)
Love your ladies and I always admire people that can work with oils – it’s something I have never really properly tried – they scare me for some reason!
Hi, think your girls are beautiful, special the second one, love the colors there..
Just reading your post is giving me momentum to get some of the many works in progress moving again! Loved your work over at PPF! I can see why the green one makes you so happy- she is stunning!!!
Gorgeous! Love them both! I’m the same way. I keep putting it off because i have all these doubts in my head. :)
gorgeous portraits, lovely strong colours.
It feels so good to go on a finishing spree! Everything seems possible, doesn’t it? All the rich colors in your portraits are so beautiful.
I love the idea of “finishing energy” as different from other energy. That journal page rocks!!
What a great idea to take all the unfinished and see where you can take them. I really love the second one. Beautiful. Happy PPF
Delightful portraits!
Really love the way you painted the hair in that first portrait!
Wonderful portraits, I really like the boldness of color that you use! Happy PPF! #3 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
hi natasha,
thank you for your nice words at my place… : )
yes, we’re all grown up now with these oil paints! i love them so much!! i had *no* idea the colors would go so far. the slightest little dab goes a long, long ways.
and also yeah about nondominant hand drawing in a (more or less) controlled way. it’s just always seemed like the way to do it to me…
beautiful day to you… : )
lynne
Isn’t this a fun class? Really it seems more like a great big group paintalong than a class. Love your Chen painting and can’t wait to see which you choose for week 2.
Good for you!! I have made some backgrounds, but not more than that. . .
Distinctive personalities and moods. Awesome backgrounds, they make the women shine.
Congratulations on finding the energy to do some finishing up! I love the Asian girl, and you’re right, that’s a wonderful ear.
Love your faces!!!
Congrats on finishing two beautiful paintings! Lovely faces and awesome colors?
Lol typo, I meant to put exclamation mark, it was not a question! :)
Your girls are great–I especially love the second one since she really sparkles and comes to life.
I just forced myself to finish a couple paintings hanging around. Sometimes we just have to get past our left side of the brain speaking negatively. .Glad you finished them. Lovely work. HPPF.
I agree, it never takes as long, and I always hate it, but leaving it and coming back to it, it is OK. Your work is wonderful and fresh. Blessings, Janet PPF
Wonderful paintings, I especially love the second one. I hate drawing and painting the ears, they never come out right, but yours is just perfect!
Beautiful! You should be very pleased!
I am happy for you1 It is like a weight off the shoulders! Your paintings are really beautiful strong women. I especially like the second one with the Asian feel. Great ear as you say!
Your two pieces are gorgeous!!! I love the colors of the first girl. Very powerful!