The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: A Little Time for Work in Progress

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

A Little Time for Work in Progress

I managed to find a little time this afternoon to work on my shutter again. It was another beautiful day with a nice breeze, so I parked myself outside with my paints and more. I am taking time to think this one out before adding things, so it is slow going. The theme is something I love ~ "birds".

I am so relaxed and happy when I am working on a piece of art. I would love to spend hours each day creating. Hopefully, the future holds that dream.

I will continue to post updates as I work on this.

10 comments:

Marlene said...: Audrey it is beautiful, I also love birds and this looks like it would be fun to work on.; September 15, 2010 at 11:08 PM
OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...: Your WIP just keeps getting more and more layers of wonderful. It is lovely. The Olde Bagg; September 15, 2010 at 11:12 PM
illustration poetry said...: FAIRY FISH!!!!

(im choking on something...gulp...); September 16, 2010 at 3:47 AM
illustration poetry said...: this is really really nice!
i love love love the red color, looks like BLOOD.... dangerously nice!; September 16, 2010 at 3:59 AM
illustration poetry said...: im not so busy with works at the moment but busy with something else not so important! :D; September 16, 2010 at 4:00 AM
yoborobo said...: It's really beautiful! Can I come sit outside and paint next to you? :) I know what you mean, I could do that for hours and hours and be very contented. And if someone would bring me iced tea and a salad for lunch...wait, that would be Heaven. :) xox! Pam; September 16, 2010 at 6:36 AM
Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: Love the progress Audrey!
Can I join Pam too? We can sit and paint, or sit and talk and paint, or sit and talk and paint and drink wine.....
I think I like the last one!!! ;D

XXOO!!♥
Anne; September 16, 2010 at 7:24 AM
Deborah said...: Save a spot for me, right in between Anne and Pam please and thank you! I'll bring the salad with grilled chicken and NO cheese. I love the way this piece is coming along. **blows kisses** Deb; September 16, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Gail H. Ragsdale said...: I love birds too and this is going to be wonderful!; September 16, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Bella Sinclair said...: Oh my goodness, Audrey! This is so gorgeous! Love the postage stamp and the patterns in the bit of red. The birdie is absolutely beautiful. Gosh, this is going to be one stunning shutter. It already is!

Hope you're having a fantastic weekend.

ps. I did not even notice the spelling of lanters until you pointed it out! Hahahaha; September 18, 2010 at 5:20 PM

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