Tag Archives: acrylic

Engaged

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Carol Wiebe

  January, 2011, I decided to join the Sketchbook Challenge. I did so, quite frankly, with reluctance. Why? I am driven to pick up on and follow threads, clues, intuitions that capture my attention and await expression. Whatever I may have … Continue reading →

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Keep It Simple, Sweetie.

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Carol Wiebe

I took the painting from It’s Never Just Black and White into my favorite program, Photoshop Elements and we did a little dance routine. Once again, I see how very simple paintings can be layered into complex designs. These are … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Just Black and White

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Carol Wiebe

I worked all day on Finding the Door to My Secret Garden, but am not ready to show it yet. There are a few little details that are bothering me, and the paint is still wet. You cannot take a … Continue reading →

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Red Arms

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Carol Wiebe

I painted this today. Red Arms Don’t ask. I don’t know. Wait . . . . I take that back. I still don’t know, but I love it when you ask!

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A lot of smoke but no fire

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Carol Wiebe

Sometimes, an art piece tales a LONG time to develop. There may be a lot of smoke, but no fire. It doesn’t have that spark that says YES, and gets you excited. You have to go on faith, because you … Continue reading →

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Time will tell

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Carol Wiebe

With my green paints still out, I paint this piece:

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Yes, Pikachu

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Carol Wiebe

I spent the entire day working with my grandson, making a Pikachu figure out of felt. It turned out well, and he is VERY pleased, but I can’t show it, of course. Copyright, and all that. I can show you the … Continue reading →

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The crow flies from my painting onto a paper quilt

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Carol Wiebe

This crow first appeared in a painting I did at Southampton Art School, while taking a course with Jeane Myers. Now it is a paper applique, ready to add to one of my Cracked Paper Quilts.

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Red leaf

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Carol Wiebe

Usually, after painting a new painting start, or underpainting, I am eager to take it into Photoshop Elements and see what I can do with it. This painting has produced:

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Framed

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Carol Wiebe

I used my Cracked Paper Quilt technique to make a frame for the stitched piece, or matte, if you prefer. I can make it as wide or as thick as I like, and make as many as I want, in … Continue reading →

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