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I'm still plugging away at my painting. I almost broke one of my goals last night. I vowed not to pull any all-nighters this year. Last night when the munchkins were snug as a bug in a rug I was so tempted to stay up until I was done. But the thing is I would have so payed for that today. A 5 year old and 2 year old aren't quite so understanding about being in a painting groove. And since neither of them ever nap, that mean no nap for Mommy. So I was a good little artist and packed away the brushes at 2 a.m. giving me just enough shut eye to function today:)
On another note I found the perfect place to photograph my work at night. My laundry room. It has fluorescent lights and it provides enough light for my camera to at least pick up a fairly good representation. A friend says she puts a pink light bulb and a blue light bulb in her fluorescent lights to simulate day light. Anyone know if this works? Also the washer and dryer are the perfect height to prop my board up so that I get a great angle. Of course I would figure this out when I only have 6 more months before we move. Fingers crossed I have a designated art area in my next house, at least a place to store my ever accumulating art stuff!
Hope you're having a great week. See you on Friday for the Feature:))
Carrie
The way you paint glass is truly magical! This is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is coming along beautifully, Carrie. Gee, I'll have to tell my husband to try photographing his ebay stuff he sells on the washer and dryer. He is forever trying to find a place to get a decent photograph. I don't believe he has done that yet. Hugs, Carol
ReplyDeleteAmazing work! :-)
ReplyDeleteCarrie, this is looking mighty fine - love those greens! Kudos to you for getting so much of it done!! [ I never would have thought to use fluorescent lighting. ]
ReplyDeleteThis is astounding! Those reflections are just incredible!
ReplyDeleteI have a daylight bulb in my art room which is pretty good. I've never pulled an all-nighter though because my room is at the bottom of the garden and I'd feel a little scared!!
oh my this is going to be astounding!! i love stayin' up late painting while everyone is gently snoring. i take my stuff outside toward evening. your set up sounds like a great idea! so looking forward to this being done, it's just stunning.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! Snap!
ReplyDeleteReally spectacular Carrie. You are crazy good! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is getting better and better each time. Really wonderful, I just love how your paint glass. Can't wait to see the finished painting.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, having the discipline to know when to call it a night! It's really hard to stop when you're on a roll. It's looking wonderful so far!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be an awesome painting when finished, Carrie!! I LOVE IT ...
ReplyDeleteI love how it looks so far! It is beautiful and very coherent -- hard for glasses with all those small pieces of shapes like puzzles! When I tried they always seem to feel off into pieces. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThe fluorescence two bulbs should work -- I learned from a photographer if you use a blue and a warm bulb it simulates day light. I have tried it myself and it seems to work. Let me know how it does for you!
The speed at which you work is so amazing...