Lots of great photos to take this time of year. The color lights reflecting on the ornaments and on the tree branches are pretty fun. This could be a fun painting or a cool background in future paintings. Enjoy!
Category: Jump starting creativity
Dandelions
Posted in Jump starting creativity, Peeking Behind the Easel, and Reference Photos
I think of dandelions as a summer flower. But here we are, still spring, and the dandelions have arrived.
I liked this one because the seeds were all ready to pick up a wind gust and have an adventure! I can picture in my mind several painting ideas from this photo. I hope it inspires a painting or perhaps even a poem for you!
Valentine Orchards
Posted in Jump starting creativity, and Reference Photos
You never know where you might find inspiration for art. Keep your eyes open – inspiration is everywhere. These beauties were hanging out at my local grocery store!
They were so beautiful in a large clusters waiting for someone to take them home. I love their pastel pinks and perfect petals. I snapped their portrait for future paintings.
My son showed me this well done pep talk video over the weekend. A great message for everyone learning a new skill. New skills take lots of time and practice to perfect that skill to match how you see it in your mind’s eye. I thought my readers might like this video too. Enjoy!
THE GAP by Ira Glass from frohlocke on Vimeo.
Fun With Blackboard Paint
Oh the very cool things you can do with blackboard paint! I haven't tried it, but take a look at the creative and fun ways people have used blackboard paint!
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Source: google.com via Elizabeth on Pinterest source: thepleatedpoppy.com via Carmella on Pinterest
So easy to paint on! And you just paint over it with primer when you are tired of it. Now take a look at some really creative ways to use the paint:
source: blogs.babble.com via Danielle on Pinterest http://www.designsponge.com/2010/08/diy-project-bonnies-chalkboard-planting-pots.html
http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/p/portfolio.html Source: source: arealhousewifeandmommy.blogspot.com via AT on Pinterest, source: raisingolives.com via Kathy on Pinterest
And this is just silly but so fun!
John Cachego (NogsOnline) via flickr via http://www.improvisedlife.com/2009/08/24/chalkboard-volkswagon/
I'm ready to try it!! How about you?