Painting on Artists' Acrylic Paper

I am such a canvas person--I love the way the canvas bounces as the brush strokes cross it. It is a tactile thing I guess... Anyway, I decided to try something new and this week I am painting on artist acrylic paper---and I like it. It is a different texture completely, but the palette moves very well across the slickness of the heavy paper. I mocked them up in a frame and they look great. I am not planning to take any to the show (Art Blast on July 3rd in Syracuse) but you never know!

The Martini Bar Is Now Open

This was fun--I love how Melissa turns me on to the best inspiration! No--really what do you think? I LOVE IT and it may become my new series! I am taking orders. How about margarita glasses, too????

Paintings Started and Finished at the Lake

My trip to the lake this week gave me weather was too bad to go out in the boat. I was glad I took my paint supplies. Monday was a washout as I was not 100%, but Tuesday I got up and ripped into it! I also took a trip to Goshen to get a few more BIG canvases--those are fun and challenging. I started three smaller paintings and finished two of them. I tried a peaking technique on the black flower pot with a Golden product. I LOVED IT! I also crackled the inside of the sunflower.

I will soon be starting some mixed media collage paintings--keep checking back!!!

Heading to the Lake

It is a another beautiful day in Northern Indiana. I am heading to lake for a few days of "Karla Time." I am packing my paints and some canvas, so I will have plenty to do. I'll be chillin' and working on some pieces for the my upcoming show, Art Blast, in Syracuse at the Creative Fish Gallery. If you are up this way on July 3rd, stop by the Indiana Folk Art Jubilee booth and say, "Hi."

Inspiration Poolside

So, Yesterday afternoon I am hanging out by the pool enjoying the coolness of the water and the beauty of nature--I look over and a beautiful cone flower was smiling at me. Then, two green-winged dragonflies playfully danced by--inspiration!!!

Summer is Finally Here for Me

Here are a few new paintings I worked on this week! It has been a busy few weeks since school dismissed, with finishing up the reading workshop trainings with Kristen. Now, summer vacation is finally here. I'll be painting a lot more-keep checking back!

Big, Bold and 4 ft. Tall!

So, earlier this week I start my gigantic 4ft. tall flower pot. Here it is in all its glory...and it is lovely. I plan to do a purple and blue one, also (or maybe a big flip flop???) I will be displaying this one at the entrance to my booth at the Art Blast in Syracuse on July 3rd. I thought this beauty would draw lots of attention to my artwork. I think I'll call it "Big and Bold."

I also hung it in my living room and it looks awesome! I may have to trade out the "Pueblo Trees" that now calls that space home.

Let me know what you think!

Been Away from Blogging for a While

It is not that I haven't been painting, I just haven't been posting. I have three shows coming up this summer, so I have been painting like crazy. I am so excited.

The Winona Art Show is this weekend. I plan to check that out Sunday for some inspiration and ideas on how to display my booth for my upcoming shows. I'll post the dates and locations soon!

I'm into cats right now!!! Here are some recent paintings: