I’ve been working on many things, including painting, sketching, drawing, teaching art classes, but most of all, I had to deal with planting the garden. That left me not much time for posting anything anywhere. “Blue sky over summer meadows” painting was started in class. Therefore, it’s really not my personal choice of subject.
This post is just simple and short update since I already skipped April. April was quite nice, but then May brought bad and extremely cold weather, and I had no motivation to paint a lot. I have finished sketches and watercolor paintings, but they’ll have to wait for another time. “Blue sky over summer meadows” is a fairly acceptable acrylic painting, except I struggled abnormally to get realistic pictures.
Every art class also takes preparation; the biggest problem is what to paint. Teaching art classes nowadays is extremely difficult. Most people watch tutorials and speed paintings, and that causes one to believe that any painting is done within an hour or less, even if one is a complete beginner. That also makes one believe that there’s no need to know anything about painting, particular medium or brushstroke.
Anyway, I tried my best getting some images, and I must admit none of them is like the actual painting. I mostly can get very yellow or very blue images and resulting green is also either very blue-green or very yellow-green. The device I have always hated most is the iPhone. Unfortunately, that’s the only thing I can currently use, and it is very upsetting and frustrating to never have a good and decent image.
Therefore, I like very much the black and white version which shows only values and none of the wrong colors.
Regardless of how the “Blue sky over summer meadows” painting looks online, it’s a very uplifting and memorable artwork, and it’s available. The size is 20 x 24” or 51 x 61 cm. I just saw some really bad paintings in size 5 x 5” selling on Etsy at $89. Really? Well, my art is priced very moderately at the moment, but I cannot include free shipping, that’s for the huge companies. So, somebody might like it and keep the memories of summer on their wall.
I intend to completely conclude the green spring and summer paintings, and do instead close-up garden, flower, early fall, fences, mist images and some abstracted landscapes. I don’t have water in my backyard, but I have attractive old trees, even my own house looks very interesting since it has so much character. Painting and sketching plein-air is more rewarding and interesting which is what I am going to do.
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I particularly like the shadows along the pathway. Makes me feel like I’m there, walking the path.
Thank you very much! I’m very happy to know that it makes you feel like you’re there!
Ethereal.
Thanks very much Cynthia! I’m very happy with such description!
lovely artwork Inese… I am delighted you are teaching again .. And yes the garden this time of year takes up our time… And our blogging community has to take a back seat at times..
I am in the midst of playing blog catch up myself…
I hope all is well with you, and EnJOY Summer my friend xx <3
Thanks very much Sue!
Yes, outdoors take a lot of time, and especially planting.
We had extremely cold May, like some winter. Once the summer arrives, I will definitely enjoy it!
I know you are also probably working in the garden, except, your weather might be better.
The weather for Spring here Inese has been exceptionally warm and dry, in fact it broke all records. So yes the planting season well under way. and Lots of time in the garden too enjoying the warmth xx..
I hope your own weather improves for you xx
I can imagine you’ve planted a lot.
I have planted, too, but it was very slow growing so far. I think we are getting a nice stretch of sunny and warm ahead.
The potatoes in pots are doing the best. I will post on the other blog.
That is a beautiful scene, Inese, one I could walk into and continue down the path and around the bend to see what is there.
Unfortunately modern society seems to move faster and father, with an emphasis on speed no matter what.
The weather has been erratic here, too, and reflected in what is happening with trees and gardens. The heat and prolonged drought will come soon enough. We are not getting enough rain going into summer.
Thank you very much Lavinia!
I think I am not that well suited to operate in speed settings. I like things neat, nice and properly done.
You probably have heat already, we are hoping the upcoming week will be finally warmer which it seems it will be.
All the best to you!
We are not in the heat yet, but will be soon.
We had 1 hot day, now – humid and warm.
It has been on the cooler, cloudier side for the most part, but this weekend are are in for some heat, for sure. The forecast for June is drier than normal, and I hope for cloud cover to help keep the heat down,.
Well, too dry is bad for garden. We are fairly warm with some rain in the mix.
This is a stunning painting Inese! I feel like I’m walking on the path through the flowers, beautiful 💖😊🌼
Thanks very much!
It’s so fantastic to know you can feel the painting!
I love your painting, Inese! And I totally understand how the colors could be off while taking photos with your iPhone. But you have done a very nice job…it is a happy painting!
Yes, it’s good to connect. Seems we’ve both been very busy…but it’s always nice to come back together and catch up!
Sending all good wishes,
<3
Thanks very much Lorrie!
It’s always so great to hear from you!
I am fairly happy with the actual painting, I put it on the wall in my studio, and it does look good.
With all planting and weather disasters and all the other things, days just disappear.
It is nice to exchange a few thoughts, and I so much appreciate the blog friends who’ve been around for many years, I cannot even recall for how many. 10? 14? I started this art blog in 2011.
Your recent post was amazing, I promise to read more when the planting is done.
All the best!
Yes, Inese! It has been more than a decade! I think I may have started mine in 2011 also.
It is great to connect…and please…don’t worry about stopping by. I have not been here much so I don’t think you will find much new.
It’s very nice to connect and I love your artwork…I really do. You have a fantastic style…I would be able to pick it out amongst other paintings that’s for sure!
Sending all good energy of love and light <3
I agree, I really value all the old blog friends. It’s a unique relationship when we have learned to know each other over so many years, all the ups and downs, all joys and bad issues and everything in the middle that has happened to us. That is only possible with blogs, on social media it’s not even close to such great relationships.
I believe, too, over years my style has sort of worked out itself. I am also happy to know that my paintings are recognizable among the others. Actually, quite a few people have told that.
All the best to you Lorrie!
Beautiful work, Inese! Enjoy your weekend.
Blessings
Lisa
Thanks very much Lisa1
Apart from the approaching heat wave, everything is good.
I hope you’re also starting the summer with lots of pleasure!