The Inspiration of Winter

Scattering Seeds 12”X12”

There’s no time like the cold, dark days of winter to go in your studio and create things. The pull to be outside is less than in the warmer months so it’s easier to spend time indoors. I find that once the holidays are over and I can get back to a normal-ish routine with my days, I can always carve out more time for creating.

It’s not the first time it’s happened to me, but recently I have been inspired to delve into the realm of black and white. The simplicity, the austerity and the reflection of the skies and landscape in the winter months come together as I create with this very limited palette.

You can check some works in process pictures on my Instagram by following here:

I also have a video that gives some details about how I finish my paintings. It’s true that when people see artwork they are looking at what is the tip of an iceberg. Most of the work and process doesn’t really show in the final piece. My finishing process takes about a week and is done by adding seven layers to the painting. Only once the seven layers are applied, dried, buffed and ready to present do I call them finished. I hope you’ll take a look at the video detailing the steps here.

Feel free to send me a question, comment or share your own finishing process with me. We can all learn from each other - in fact, I highly recommend it as a part of your creative process.

Thanks for stopping by the blog and I wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Eclipse 12“ X 12”