Monthly Archives: October 2009

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  New Paintings To Share

  Posted on October 31, 2009 by Gulfsprite in Blog, Painting

  I am still practicing drawing and painting faces. I definitely see progress. Here are a few that I have done from imagination instead of using a source image. And a while back I was painting only one color and did a black and white study. Here she is with a bit of color added: You [...]

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  A Fun, Quick Journal Project

  Posted on October 30, 2009 by Gulfsprite in Blog

  I am a big fan of Teesha Moore’s (and her husband’s art and her daughter’s art too). Teesha just released a video of how she makes a fun 16 page journal. I am thrilled with the idea that the artists in the Moore household will now be creating videos. Imagine all of the great things [...]

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  A Fabric Altered Book

  Posted on October 24, 2009 by Gulfsprite in Altered Books

  I am not skilled with the sewing machine. You would think the child of an accomplished seamstress would have skills in this area, and I do know a few things but nothing like what I see other artists achieve. I gave it my best and I am happy with the end result.

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  The Place Where I Am Now

  Posted on October 18, 2009 by Gulfsprite in Blog

  This is not the place I need to be for very long. I am in that transitional phase where you take on something new (and large) in your life that upsets the balance of things. This means that I have to figure out how to fit in all of the other parts of me into [...]

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  Contemporary Abstract On Canvas – Tangerine Wrapped

  Posted on October 11, 2009 by Gulfsprite in Painting

  Original Mixed-Media Contemporary Abstract in light tangerine and creamy whites with a touch of bronze in the center. Measures 18″ x 24″ x 1 1/2″ gallery wrapped canvas. Acrylic, inks and plaster on canvas. This piece is heavily textured, with great depth and detail. Perfect for earth and environment loves and those who celebrate the [...]

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