Below is a painting I'm in the middle of. It was just a bunch of textured swirls as I experimented with shell grit and broken up eggshells for some coarse texture. It seems to be transforming into mother and child (Madonna). It is still in the rainbow colors but I changed the photo to black and white and rotated her. I like the way she looks like she is in a cave. Other than that I'm not at all sure how it will end up. I'm in what I call 'middle earth'. Time will tell as I resolve this one!
I am so proud of your efforts Jan . . .where do you get it from ? I would like to say me but that would be just a wee bit presumptuous.
ReplyDeleteHang on though, as a blacksmith I had to be a bit of an artist with all that scroll work and the shaping of white hot metal.
Do you remember the steel tree and park bench I created and I called it 'midwinter' because leaves for the tree would have been to hard to make. I entered it into the art competition for the whole of the Royal Air Force in the UK and it came second. It went from being a bit of rubbish to being my pride and joy . . unfortunately a sea going packing box of mine was pilfered and it got stolen!!
Someone else must have thought it was good also eh?
Anyway beautiful Daughter . . . keep at it because I think that you have a real talent.
Best wishes Dad x
...and you are a brother of our Auntie Joan and she too is a wonderful artist! so it is in the family. You will be pleased to know I am going well with the whole Ukelele thing. Once you had gold by enya and I'm learning silent night in G. I do love it when I get the chance. I tried leaving it in the loo so that every time I sat down in there I could practice but it wasn't a very good idea! Have you learned a few Christmas songs for your oldies in aged care?
DeletePS You will have another trip to Perth, even if your in a wheelchair. I'm happy to push you around, you'll just have to adapt to being in over 80 I guess;)
Thank you for the encouragement and making me laugh with your latest blog about writing notes to oneself . . .tell me about it! ha ha then I lose the notes. Yes, I learned more Carols for the wrinklies and they sang along heartily . . .Love you, byee till next time. Dad.
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Can I comment ???? I wrote it! Ha ha but I forgot to say Jan that I remember looking out of your studio window and seeing that town hall where they are decorating . . . brought back memories of my last trip to you . . .I hope its not my last trip . .
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