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Accept the fall gratefully

The fall is here

Just like birds, I will take off tomorrow. I won’t go south; however, I will go east, to Latvia. Whether we like it or not, September is soon over, and October will come with its gold to soothe and comfort our aching souls because, oh well, we are heading towards the winter. Eventually, snow silver will cover the rusty golden sparkles, and our feet will be walking the icy and cold sidewalks of freezing town and city roads. I love the colors of autumn, just like we all do! It is such an injustice that this beauty disappears so fast. Nevertheless, it is a great time to capture and enjoy the fantastic colors. Regardless of personal preferences, nature’s cycles are inevitable.

Fall art projects

I kept working on some projects and I also tried to bring to finish the class project: the distant blue background and the lonely tree. Pumpkins are going to be uploaded to Fine Art America; maybe somebody will like them as greeting cards or other products: there are so many now that I cannot even list them all.

Looking forward to my time in Latvia

I will try to report about my adventures in Latvia since I have a new laptop. Laptop is fine, I would not say I’m very excited about Windows 10, it came with so much abusive stuff which I never intend to use that it takes me hours and hours to adjust my settings for my personal needs.

Alone, acrylic painting by Inese Poga

Alone: lonely tree; 20 x 24 in acrylic painting, it was sold to Brenda. Thanks, Brenda!

Pumpkin for Thanksgiving, 20 x 24, in acrylic painting, art by Inese Poga

Pumpkin for Thanksgiving, 20 x 24, in acrylic painting

High above, acrylic painting, 20 x 24 in by Inese Poga, sold

High above, acrylic painting, 20 x 24 in by Inese Poga, sold

Under the autumn sky: 30 x 42 in acrylic painting by Inese Poga

House under big sky, it’s a very large acrylic painting, 30 x 40″

Painting tip for students

If you would like to paint some fall scenery, put the color you want to use exactly on a spot where you want it. Do not keep brushing the paint around for so long that everything becomes the same color. This is easy using a feather-like, light brushstroke. It is like running on a spot: you just use the flat and wide side of the brush with light motion, so that it mostly is parallel to canvas surface.

Enjoy the sunny fall days and survive patiently the dullness of rains and chills of winds!

Art collections by Inese Poga

43 Replies to “Accept the fall gratefully”

    1. Yes, although fall is so beautiful, or at least can be when it’s not rainy and windy, the bad part is getting closer to winter. I know it’s rushing events, but I so much cannot stand bad and cold weather and I am aware that I am not alone. Have a great autumn, too! Hopefully, things will happen as you want them to!

  3. Hello Inese,

    You are brilliant in your art, have been enjoying looking at what you have created, find some relaxing time for your trip to Latvia and soothe yourself,

    Warmly,

    Barb

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  4. Lovely paintings. Have a safe journey. We should all know winter is on its merry way and there is nothing we can do about that. Maybe it won’t be harsh. A good distraction will be our art!!

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    1. Thanks Yovette! Differently is good. Every student gets a different painting from the same image, too. I think, it’s great. First day in Latvia. The weather was wonderful and the day went well.

  8. Inese, these autumn offerings are warm and lovely. My husband helped me upgrade my computer to windows 10, and I like it now (I don’t like changes but it was easier than I expected this time).
    Blessings on your visit ~ Wendy

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    1. Thanks Wendy! It’s not that it’s unmanageable, but it was overloaded with all kinds of stuff which I had to get rid off. I mean, why not to allow choosing things one assumes necessary instead of just implementing any possible apps? I don’t like this type of persistence they use to make it look as if some kind of state of the art operating system when it’s nothing like it. I was teaching all day today, and I’m having great time with my dear family.

    1. Thanks Cynthia! So do I, however, I’m not sure if I have time to paint while here. The problem is also I couldn’t take any supplies with me because of suitcase weight, so I will have to pretty much wait until I am back. The fall weather has been great here so far, I hope you’re enjoying the fall colors over there, as well.

  11. You have a great time in Latvia, Inese. Beautiful fall color paintings. That last one, with the old farmhouse, is absolutely my favorite I’ve seen of your work. That could just as well stand for the coming of spring after a long winter. That hint of green by the front of the house and beautiful puffy clouds. Love it!

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    1. Thanks Leslie! I’m so happy about your feedback regarding the old house. It’s a fairly large painting, and I think it looks really nice in reality, I was totally unable to get good pictures and colors are a bit dark, but I can see that other artist probably feels how it looks as a real painting. I’m really taking time and enjoying the weather and nature, family and friends. Thanks for stopping by!

  12. A most beautiful post…. The paintings are amazing… and so is the theme… I truly believe that autumn is the most poetic and artistic season…
    Thanks so much for sharing… I hope you have a great weekend ahead, dear Inese.
    Aquileana 💫

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    1. Thanks Aquileana! I can only agree that autumn makes us more poetic, and the bittersweet scenery with falling leaves and fading colors is definitely one of the best artistically approachable subjects. It is certainly worth taking advantage of this spiritually and emotionally loaded time of the year. I hoe your weekend brings you good things and lots of pleasure!

    1. Thanks Lorrie! It’s been such a gap between my posts, I know, it’s not good, but I got so overwhelmed with different stuff, including medical issues, that I simply didn’t get a chance to post anything new so far. I intend to soon because I’m back, and my trip to Europe was fantastic. The weather was collaborating, I got a chance to give two lectures, and I finally got my Master’s degree papers.

    2. Ah!! Congratulations my friend!! I knew I was behind…but here I missed your whole trip! 😉 Sending you beautiful energy…healing energy. May your Sunday be blessed and may you find the time and answers you need! Much love ♡

    3. Thanks Lorrie! I intended to post something as I was traveling, but unfortunately my picture taking abilities were close to zero and I also was short of time. You know if you meet mom and daughter and grandchildren once a year at the best, time flies. Energy is going to help since I have a large commissioned project and that’s due soon.

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