January 30
In My Studio – January 30
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For the next six weeks, my primary focus is the How to Paint a Girl E-course. This week, I prepared backgrounds. It was really of fun, and I’m looking forward to getting back into painting.  In the 1990’s, I did alot of folk and decorative painting, but I haven’t painted in 10+ years and never freestyle, so I’m feeling quite adventurous.
I’m still taking photos for my Photo Meditations e-course. This week was self-portraits. Ugh! and Yuck! Like many people, I hate having my picture taken.  I’ve seen e-courses about “discovering” yourself through self-portraiture…maybe I need something like that.
I also worked on my art journal. My goal is one page a week for 2012. For all my scrapbooking friends, this may seem like a fun and creative challenge; but I can tell you, this has been tough for me.  Have you been in the scrapbooking section of your local craft store? It’s enough to send me screaming into the streets. So, I was delighted when I found this endcap with SMASH* journal supplies. The journal is a nice size and filled with interesting patterned pages and the SMASH* pieces cost about $2 a pack. One day I may be able to confidently navigate my way through the paper crafting section, but for this year’s project, I’m going to stick with these supplies, what I already have on-hand and magazine pictures.
 I also worked on my project for the 2012 Creative Color Challenge. This month’s color was Tangerine Tango.
Daily Inspiration
The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want.
Ben SteinÂ
I hope Mum doesn’t try and “discover” herself. I’m the only one who should have their picture taken! Deccy x
Busy (in the best way) art week! Your oranges are so rich!
My friend was delighted when she discovered the Smash journal stuff. And I love the Tangerine Tango!
I think some of my walls might be #cc3300! I love dark colours. I find them quite jewel-like in a home.
I love your canvases and I can’t wait to see what you do with them next! I hate shooting self portraits. HATE it! I’ve done a few, but for the most part, I avoid them. I’m going to have to look for the Smash products, simply out of curiosity!
Darn it, I’m not sure if I’ve commented or not. Hehe.
Good luck on your projects. I’m sure your creative juices will start anytime soon.
Huggies and Cheese,
Haopee
Very creative week ahead. Love the quote!
Your studio is so cool!
Dachshund Nola
Love the colors in that first picture. Is that last picture in Chicago?
Your pal, Pip
Yes, it is Chicago. I was in Chicago last Sunday-Tuesday to go to the Merchandise Mart. I took the picture from our hotel room. I love Chicago!
Lori, you are one busy woman!!! So many fun things on the go. I love your background paintings and that orange/tangerine colour is fabulous. Oh, and the Ben Stein quote – priceless. Love it. xoxo