1167. The Song of the Jester

 I really enjoyed creating this because I used a lot of "what ifs?".  The colors are a little brighter in real life.  I hope you like it.  Not sure if I will continue on this path.  Thinking it over.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1167-the-song-of-the-jester/1012073

1166. Alter Ego

 

Alter Ego, 10" x 10" acrylic on gessoed paper.  Painting will be mounted on cradled panel when sold.  

It's been awhile since I've posted a painting because I have been taking my commitment to learn "abstract" painting very seriously, spending hours upon hours studying color mixing,  mark-making, contrast, etc.  It is the most lofty goal I have set for myself.  Part of it is that I don't even like a lot of abstract art, oddly enough, and the pieces my family likes the best are the ones I like the least.  I must be true to myself, however, I am definitely gaining confidence to try new things and stretch my horizon.

The summer season is in full swing at the beautiful expanded Edgewood Orchard Galleries in Fish Creek, Door County, Wisconsin.  Several of my paintings have sold, but as usual, I am always eager for more.  I have many small paintings that are priced very reasonably at the gallery.  Take a peek, and remember shopping at EOG for your holiday gift giving.

https://edgewoodorchard.com/artist-page/?id=357407&fn=diane&ln=campion 

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1166-alter-ego/1011657

1165. Red Hot Temper

I am working on being less hesitant with my painting and mark making.  It is difficult for me.  In this painting, I let it rip and I'm happy with all the little nuances and the depth.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1165-red-hot-temper/1003425

1164. And That is the Question

 I recall somewhere in my past, I enjoyed cutting letters out and sorting them by letter in multi-compartment containers, and then putting them together to form a message, a la ransom message style.  Have you ever seen the ransom message, "Hand over the chocolate and no one will get hurt."?  Cracks me up every time.

I love this little painting, especially the letters.  There are so many situations in our world that have me asking this question on a daily basis.  I know I'll never get a true answer.  Sadly.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1164-and-that-is-the-question/1002014

1163. Metropolitan Opera

 The taster course is over, and I am taking the plunge and taking the Find Your Joy 2022 class beginning this weekend.  In the meantime, I am making "lemonade" out of some of the "lemons" which are underpaintings.  The collage papers are hand made by yours truly.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1163-metropolitan-opera/1000948

1162. Back Up Plan

 The original painting under this was dark and full of anger.  I was happy to rid myself of it all.  I'm much happier with this one.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1162-back-up-plan/1000774

1161 Deep Dark Secrets

I love the practice of layering paint to cover a previous painting, collage paper, or secrets. I like to see the random bits of color from earlier layers, in this case a still life followed by an abstract.