My Week in Paint

I can't believe another week has passed. This one was a little tumultuous for me and I discovered something interesting. Art has become not only what I like to do, but it has become my way to get back to center and to work things out in myself. 

I used to think that words were most important - talking about things or writing about things, but for me that's not the case. I feel most whole when I go beyond words into shapes and color and intuition flowing freely.

In fact, I have noticed that words can be so inadequate to describe anything. But before I painted, words were all I had. I'm glad that changed.

Ok, enough of the deep talk and back to color and paint. Here a little something about a new technique I tried after watching this video by Annie Hamman. In it she demonstrates how she created a very subtle texture for an angel wing.

Basically, you rub an oil bar (like a big oil paint crayon) all over the stencil you want to use. Then you take a rag with mineral spirits and wipe over the stencil onto your canvas or paper.

It leaves behind a very thin and delicate layer of whatever stencil pattern you used. I was looking for something to bring texture to this alligator I am painting (still in progress) and this was perfect!

It took a while to dry, but today I will spray it with fixative and work on it some more. Fun!!

Linking to the ever inspiring Paint Party Friday!

Here's to a peaceful week. May yours be filled with sunshine, hope and much love!

❧ Silke