Thursday, July 28, 2016

Changes for the better

Painting by Vicky Christensen, mixed media on 16 X 20 inch canvas 
This is another old painting that I decided to give new life. So I pulled out the paint and glazing liquid and went to work.

Here's what it looked like before:

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Tulips!

Painting by Vicky Christensen, acrylic on 20 x 16 inch canvas 

I decided to rework another painting. The original was a canvas with a lot of colorful stencils and abstract shapes. I loved the colors but it just didn't have any composition to speak of. I have been wanting to do more floral paintings so I thought why not use this old painting as a background for a floral in a more expressionistic style. So here it is!

FYI, this is the old painting:

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Neighborhood walking path

Painting by Vicky Christensen, mixed media on 20 x 16 inch canvas panel 
My inspiration for today's painting is a walking path within a mile from my house. I exercised a little artistic license, but I assure you the real thing is quite pretty and peaceful.

Here's the underpainting:
The collaged paper added some color and texture. The finished painting was supposed to be more expressionistic but I couldn't resist my ingrained tendency to add detail. Maybe next time.

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Painting with Mom again

It's time for my monthly date to paint with my mom and a few of her fellow residents. Here are some photos. 


Shirley, Honor and Mom 

Juliana and Shirley. Juliana volunteered to help this month.

Shirley's painting 

Honor and Mom 

Juliana

Mom's painting 

Mom

Honor's painting 

A quick watercolor study I did.

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Orbs and ovals

Painting by Vicky Christensen, mixed media on 24 x 18 inch canvas 
This painting started with some painted deli wrap that I collaged onto the canvas. I followed up with a layer of light molding paste for texture, let it dry, then followed with drips, drops, sprays of water, glazes and so on. I couldn't resist lightly sponging a tint of my favorite Golden color, manganese blue hue, to finish off the painting.

Friday, July 1, 2016

Summer holiday bouquet

Painting by Vicky Christensen, acrylic on 18 X 14 inch canvas 
Happy July 4th weekend to my US friends. Enjoy!