387 Shades of Grey

Jackpot!  I found 18 pristine grey feathers of various sizes on the parkway in Chicago---don't even want to think about the possible circumstances.  I love mixing greys---to my non-artist friends and family, grey is NOT just black and white mixed together.  Ah, that would be too easy.

Went to the Old Town Art Fair in Chicago this weekend.  Lots of great art and inspiration.

Link to Daily Paintworks or to purchase: 
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/387-shades-of-grey/238049

310. Mixed Tulips

As an artist, it is always good to step out of my comfort zone and learn something new.  I am enjoying this creative learning process, the unpredictability of the medium, and how to "tame" it just a bit.  Alcohol inks give a vibrancy I can't achieve with acrylics and I love it. 

Regarding the giant banner for Art in Bloom, I have had many disappointments and little success in figuring out how to use the alcohol inks on a very large canvas.  Some things just aren't meant to be.  So I am painting the banner with acrylics and trying to mimic the likeness of the Garden 4 painting.  It is a giant effort and I will hope I can pull it off.