Muck and Mire
acrylic, ink, pastel, marker, crayon on paper
I am truly inspired by intricate tiny worlds that I come across on my walks in the creek bed and the horse trails behind my home. It is a virtual laboratory for a nature lover or artist. Here’s one example of how I am inspired daily. This is a bit of painting then my obsessive compulsive drawing over it, cause I just could NOT leave it alone. The hardest part of art said a favorite teacher…”Is knowing when to stop”
Boy is this right on to me.
That is the key.
Something I fight with all the time.
I agree Deb. It is difficult to stop. This is a beautiful piece. You stopped at the right moment
Love the colors on this one, and you are right it is dense and crowded in parts, I really like it. Great job!
Thanx much! You see why people have tagged me “the organic artist”..
Take care, Deb
Great stuff – love the green palette. Your quote about “knowing when to stop” reminds me of a principle in design that says that it is not complete until there is nothing left that can be removed.
Yeah that is key to me….knowing when to walk away! Sometimes I’ll walk away for a few months then come back to re-visit a piece with fresh eyes!
Take care, deb
Incredibly Beautiful. I love your work!
Thank You that’s nice of you to say. It’s always good to hear. Art is such a selfish thing, I do it because I must. So when someone appreciates it….that makes it even better! take care, Deb