1196. Pretty Please

 I really love this painting.  It is calming and joyful and it told me when it was finished.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1196--pretty-please/1042900

1187. Cracks in the Alibi

 I really enjoyed painting this not only because of the colors, but because of the techniques and the intuitiveness that went into making it..  The "cracks" are very random (eyes closed) and remind me of the marks ice skates make on the ice.  

1180. Respite

 I took a big step this week by painting over the painting below which was supposed to be titled "June July August" because that's how long I had worked on it.  When it slid well into September, that's when I said "ENOUGH!"  I was so sick of it by then and was happy to paint something that feels more like "me."  In the class I am taking, the new lesson was about subtle contrast, which I love, and the concept of first look/second look.  First look is supposed to grab you, second look is what keeps you close to observe all the little details and subtle contrast you would not see from across a room.  I love subtle contrast, or in my mind moody, dreamy paintings.  I even added a few subtle references to my quilting days.  See if you can find them.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1180-respite/1022125

1118 Jumped in with Both Feet

 Painting a 48 x 48" canvas is a major commitment.  There is no backing down.  If I thought I was putting my toe in the water before, this was me diving in to the deep end.  I had another more colorful painting in this spot, but was tiring of it, so I painted a new one, with more of a calm feel.  I think Oliver likes it too.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1118-jumped-in-with-both-feet/961124