Marshland sunset

The last painting in my marshland series of four, this is the same scene as two posts back, but this time the marsh is at sunset and so slightly lighter than the other. The nuances between twilight, sunset, and dusk are fun to try to capture.

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck
MARSH SUNSET
original oil, 8x8"
available at Gallery9, Oct 7, 2011

Yesterday I felt like trying to paint was like voluntarily going to the lion's den - I've been so beaten up by my efforts. Late in the afternoon my diligence was rewarded with a painting I can't wait to have framed and shown at the reception, October 7th at Gallery9. The BIG news for me -- drum roll, please -- it's 20x20"! Large!!

Have a great day!
Thanks for reading,
kmw

Marshland path

Yesterday was spent on the patio working on a bunch of paintings that were unfinished and unresolved. I'm not sure if anything has gotten better or instead is just getting more muddled. Argh! Painting can really take you on a roller coaster!

Today's painting is a scene I have worked on a few different ways and sizes, both in oil and pastel. This manifestation is my favorite. Seems to me there's a great distance toward the water. I hope it appears that way to you, too!

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck
BEACH PATH
original oil, 8x8"
available at Gallery9, Oct 7, 2011

For inspiration I've been looking at a lot of artists' work lately. Check out David Lussier's page at the Harrison Gallery. In class I showed a few of his paintings on my phone's web browser. We were discussing the sparkle that he gets with well-placed 'random' marks. Gorgeous, really!

I'm hoping to get more time painting in today. And the fever to jump to pastels is imminent. Looking forward to making that change shortly. 

Thanks for reading!
kmw

Marsh series and bonus Lucy!

In painting, I often embark on a series. I find doing this to be utterly valuable. A wonderful exercise, creating a series of work based on a singular subject.

Taking the thought out of "what will I paint" opens doors to learning new things as I delve into all aspects of a single subject. Rather fun!

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck
SALT MARSH
original oil, 8x8"
available at Gallery9, Oct 7, 2011

The latest series focuses on the marsh landscape, my ultimate favorite place to be. So far I have four 8x8" oil paintings completed, so for the next four days, these will be the subject of my blog.

And for good measure, here is a photo of Lucy at her first day of preschool.

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck
LUCY STARTS PRESCHOOL 2011

She melts my heart. Four years old and the time is flying by!

Thanks for reading,

kmw