956 Free Spirited

This is my third black blob painting.  I really like the funky vase and the purple flowers.  I'm having too much fun to call this work.  Hoping you like it.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/956-free-spirited/797465

955 Playground

I'm having a ball encouraging my creative side (and black paint) to bust loose.  This is such a freeing exercise! I think you can probably see some of the black "Rorschack" pour behind the yellow background.

I've received a lot of positive feedback, so I will continue on this path for awhile.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/955-playground/797213

954 Cheerful Diagnosis

When I was a child in fifth or sixth grade, I was fascinated with the Rorschach test.  In case you are interested in learning more about this psychological test, here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rorschach_test is a link to a Wikipedia article, which I think is fascinating.  For a school report, I made inkblots on paper and surveyed my very young nieces and nephews to determine their psychological health.  Pretty funny, eh?

I suppose we all look for something familiar in shapes by analyzing clouds or abstract art.  During these Coronavirus lockdown days,  I thought I would test my creativity by pouring black paint on some boards and then try to find an image.  So far no scary images, or maybe it's just my attempt to be optimistic.  This is the first painting in this little series.  It was lots of fun and no pressure.

Your thoughts?

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/954-cheerful-diagnosis/797085

952. Social Distancing

This painting is a little different for me because I used a palette knife for all the painting except for the grasses.  Water lilies are not easy to draw or paint--they often look like Pacmen!  This was a lot of fun and something different to occupy the time.  What do you think?

Still need a title.  Maybe you can help?

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/952/795722

951 Without a Care in the World

I painted this happy little painting while in Florida for a month long get-away from the cold weather.  It was before we knew about the Corona virus and when we didn't have a care in the world.  It was such a wonderful feeling to have no obligations and no stress, a rarity.  My, how life has changed.

We are so lucky that we have a house, people to help us, and good health.  But still we worry because there is so much to worry about.  I often think that this is a test of our humanity (and definitely our patience)  and a very strong message to slow down, appreciate what we have and be kind to one another.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/951-without-a-care-in-the-world/793560

950. Pucker Up

Second go around for this set up since the first one sold right away.  I learn a lot from painting the same scene more than once.  This one is headed to Edgewood Orchard Gallery for their upcoming season.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/950-pucker-up/793130

949 No Place Like Home

It's been quite a while since I've posted a painting, but rest assured I have been busy at the easel.  We escaped the cold to warm and sunny Florida for more than a month, which was glorious.  I played around with paint and experimented with new subjects, just for fun.

We always have fresh flowers in our house, thanks to my thoughtful husband.  These tulips drooped beautifully exactly as I hoped.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/949-no-place-like-home/791510