TamandaArt

If you read the previous blog entry I was complaining about my ineptitude with a camera. Finally I've got the shot I needed. The background is now blue, not grey and not reflecting light. Part of the problem was that I've been messing with mediums as of late trying to get a deeper colour and an overall shine throughout. This piece has the perfect shine (although difficult to photograph) I think it turned out well in the end. Early Morning Light

I'm trying to avoid looking out the window as we have snow - again. Yes I do live in Canada but it doesn't mean I have to like snow in March (not that it's my favourite any other month either).  Here is a painting I did over the weekend "Early Morning Light". Every time I take a front photograph it seems to come up grey in the background but as you can see above, it's actually blue. It's a little misleading. Partly it has to do with the winter light and maybe a little about how my eyes aren't what they used to be. Early Morning Light 9" by 12" oil on canvas Click to Buy Bouquet 8" by 8" oil on canvas board Click to Buy Petals 7" by 5" oil on canvas board Click to Buy Here are "Bouquet" and "Petals" sitting here. I like to show photos of them on a flat surface so you can see the 3-D effect as well as the size when placed against something famili

I managed to take photos the other day before I sent off a 6" by 6" panel. I thought that a few might be interested in how I try to make sure that you're artwork gets to you unscathed.  Before I do any wrapping, I make sure that all the information is on the back of your purchased art piece. Title, medium, size, Artists name (because my signature is impossible to decipher). Also I print an inventory number which will look something like 026.2018. 1. I wrap all boards/canvases in wax paper. There will be no smudging on my watch. 2. Bubblewrap comes next as I do not want corners dinged.    3. Tissue paper is the third wrap. This is a gift for you or someone you love and I  want you to feel like it's a present when you open it. 4. Inside your envelope you will find:  A Thank You card - because it's important for you to know that you are appreciated.  Two business cards for you to share with others Your invoice and receipt  One

Spring Sunrise 5" by 7" oil on canvas board Click to Buy

Outside we get glimpses of spring but right now it's sleeting. Hoping that these will be popping up soon. Spring Mix 6" by 6" oil on canvas board Click to Buy

Today I was all over the place at first, running around. Somehow I managed to finish three paintings that I had sitting unfinished for a little while  Floral Mix 012 6" by 6" oil on canvas board Click to Buy Reach to the Top 7" by 5" oil on canvas board Click to Buy Green Reflections 5" by 7" oil on canvas board Buy with Paypal A productive day after all.

I'm lucky that I was able to make a space in my home that I can call "the studio". It isn't big, and it's full of mess but I call it mine. I also keep it messy so that my husband and kids stays out. It's all part of the plan.  Well it keeps those out most of the time, I do have co-workers that like to break my time up, a lot. The white wheaton is named Winnie and the black poodle is Penny. There is another co-worker that is camera shy today. Usually one of them is underfoot. I use a glass palette on a roller cart and just roll it around the room. One of the easels dances from place to place as well.  Every inch of this room is stuffed with everything I need and probably more. It's amazing what you can do with such a small area. I do dream of a larger space but until then, this seems to be doing great. 

Although this week was all about grapes I managed to finish these guys up. I started them last week but they were especially finicky so I put them aside. I continued to pick them up here and there and now, here they are.  Purple Petals  7" by 5" oil on board Lily Mix 6" by 6" oil on board Click to Buy Sun Worshippers 6" by 6"  oil on board Sold