Painting Windmill Art

Every time I drive this road

I see a windmill

stand like an iconic country silhouette

 against the sky.

And every time, I think

"I want to paint that".

So my country roots got the best of me.

 

My wood square measures about 25".

I used cardstock to dip in my paint colors

and drag across the board,

creating a textural and layered background.

Then I transferred my pattern onto the board.

I used aluminum paint and white for my windmill base.

Then I shaded with aluminum and black.

I love the effect of the aluminum shimmer.

I like the art both ways -

with the white frame and without.

I will list these in my Etsy shop soon.

Thanks for stopping by!

Deb

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The 36th Avenue

The Scoop

Work it Wednesday

Abstract Beach Art

I'm dreaming of

being on a beach today.

It's January in Nebraska

and there is beauty in the white on the ground

and frost in the trees,

but I can't wait for warmth and sunshine!

So I'll create art that will 

remind me of the places I love to be.

Lake, Ocean,Beach, River, Pool, Spa;

You can create wall art that will reflect those colors.

I started by building a large wood gallery box, 37" x 37".

Base paint brown black mix.

Chalk in lines.

Using many shades of blues and green and white,

drag and scrape paint across surface in many layers.

The colors are happy.

The horizontal stripes are restful.

This piece is for sale in my Etsy Store.

Happy art for your home!

Deb

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Inspiration Monday

Between Naps on the Porch

Coastal Charm

Inspire Me Tuesday

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Worthwhile Wednesdays

Winter Art Fair and Instagram

Good Monday Morning

to all of my "maker" friends!

I had so much fun working on a variety of new art

for the local market.

So I thought I would share a few photos.

These days when I am so busy painting

I don't have as much time to post on my blog.

I find I post more often on instagram.

Would love to have you join me there @debhrabik

Have a happy week,

Deb

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Between Naps on the Porch

The 36th Avenue

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Cozy Little House

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