Today I am adding layers to the postcards. Pencil marks and scratches. I had a burst of energy at about 9:30 last night. It didn’t last long, but I did get quite a bit done. Some cleaning and what you see here.
I found a great discounted frame at Hobby Lobby. Solid wood. Just over six bucks! A steal. I think it may have been rejected because a couple of the corners don’t match up well. I used a black nail file and fixed that right quick. Haha.
I had no idea if it was a standard size. I knew I could find something to fit. I worked in framing years ago, and I can’t resist a great deal on a frame. Luck was on my side! It is standard, 8 x 10. Woo Whoo!
I knew I would paint it. Of course. You know me. It had a red undertone, and I wasn’t keen on it. I will add several layers. It will be darker and look slightly aged. I’m hopin’. Stay tuned.
I finally made a start on the Sandy Sandy class I won on Instagram. She will be doing more giveaways, follow her if you are interested. Her work is stunning and she is a wonderful teacher. (Thank you Sandy! And thanks to Christine B. or Kat V.R.! One of you tagged me for this.)
I have started on the videos that are included. And I have some sketches ready for painting. I don’t have a lightbox, so I use my computer screen to transfer the reference images.
I seeeeee sunflowerssssss!
Could be…. 🙂
Sheila, thanks for a few minutes of a vacation from life here in my corner to visit you in yours—a gift! Your photos of adding layers to your postcard starts make get my unstuck from progress with my own postcards. Thank you for that.
Wow! Loving the progress of your frame transformation. Eager to see updates.
Also very eager to see where you venture with your SandySandy class.
I am still in the midst of all of these Dotty. Ashamed to say, and they are all staring back at me each day. Calling loudly..
Very happy to think I may have helped you. 🙂 You know how much I admire your daring 🙂
My word you are working on so much at one time! The postcards look very interesting and the frame super although too ornate for me. Remember to take things easy even tho you might feel good – don’t overdo!!
Thank you Dear Val, for that timely reminder. I have been overdoing a bit for a while now. Even though I have not much to show for it. Haha.
I do usually lean towards more modern, clean frames. But as an ex framer, I know how valuable these frames are. Solid wood. So when I find them on sale, I find them hard to resist. LOL. Take good care, my friend. Stay safe in your woodland paradise. 🙂
Great post. Energy is hard to come by. Glad you are getting something accomplished. Nice work
Ahh, you said it, Christine. Keep walking, and getting into the gorgeous woods 🙂
loving your process here… who minds the mess, leave that woman who always want to clean OUT of your studio!
YES!! I know that is my stumbling block when it comes to abstracts, Carol. There needs to be some mess, and that is where you will find the excitement!
But you already know all that. 🙂