Greenery – 4"X4" mixed media on masonite. I prepared the masonite using Delta Ceramcoat and golden crackle paste - and I used saran wrap pressed into it and removed, to create the background texture. I tried to focus on the light and shadow instead of each individual leaf in this painting. I think I was successful and it was way more satisfying than defining each leaf. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013

Rock'n Roll– 4"X4" mixed media on masonite. This image is of greenery peeking out of and sneaking around my rock garden at our cottage. I prepared the masonite using Delta Ceramcoat and golden crackle paste - giving me a nice texture for the rocks. The tirle comes from the way the greenery rolls around the rocks so nicely. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how precious life is and I wo

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I was at Micheals the other day and found a bunch of 4"x4" linen canvasses. They are the perfect size for these miniature paintings. And they were on sale. Bonus! I bought some daisies from Safeway and I painted this today. Painting on denim is interesting. I love texture! #originalart #APaintingaDay #petals #miniature #daisies #art #acrylics #APAD #blog #flowers #yellow #green #01