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CONTRAST SPIRIT
Horse

24 X 30 inches
Oil on Canvas

A Painting a Day




Playing with contrast yesterday I worked on this beauty...and she is gorgeous in real life. I am not sure the photo does her justice. Mixing scarlet , Alazarin Crimson and yellow I found the bright crisp burnt orange and as I began working the horse and her face I knew the background would be in turquoise, horizon blue and cobalt....further contrast occurs with mauve and lime green....it was enriching to paint and amazing to watch as the colors began to play off of each other!

Today is painting again. I have sold the Iris I posted yesterday. It is hanging in my dining room right now drying out...we still have wet damp COLD weather and more ice for tomorrow. I am not accustomed to this, but we need the moisture. One nearby lake was down 19 ft from normal...and it gained 5 ft in the past week....that is how bad the drought is here. Large cities are still on water rationing in the middle of winter.

Well, my paints are calling me...I am headed across the studio to the easel! AND LATER to my guitar...music arrived yesterday...for the guitar and for the harp I have ordered. The harp is being hand made in Australia...I cannot wait!!!!


Happy Friday to all.

Grace
Laurie


“I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.” —Psalm 89:2

Comments

Roxanne Steed said…
glad to read of another artist/musician. I paint & play traditional Irish fiddle tunes..congrats on the harp-I've just found your blog & really enjoy it!-
11:59 PM
Laurie Justus Pace said…
Thanks..I am going to jump over to see yours!!! I am waiting sooo patiently for the harp to arrive.
5:56 AM
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