Monday, January 24, 2011

Works in Progress X 12 - OR Complete Lack of Artistic Focus!






This last week has been a good one- at least in the area of my painting! For starters, I sold one of my watercolors- wish I could say that happened every week! Also, I finished some watercolors that I actually LIKED when they were done, and at this moment I have 12 small oil paintings in progress. The frosting on the cake- I woke up today to find one of my watercolors in a wonderful Etsy treasury!

First, I want to explain the multitude of wet canvases in front of me. I love to paint in oils, but once you get to a certain point in the painting- you need to sometimes let some paint set before putting more layers (shadows for instance) over the first layers. It is also a good way for me to concentrate on certain aspects of my painting that I think may need more work (practice, practice). Some of these are on canvas, some are on masonite and they are in various sizes- all fairly small. I don't tend to start watercolors the same way- just a few at a time at most!
Thanks for looking- I hope to have some finished oil paintings to post soon!
Sheryl
Posted by Mermaid's Palette at 10:10 AM
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17 comments:

  1. PatJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Those little oils are so cute!

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  2. MeowlissaJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Love them all :) I've always loved the red fruits and these are just beautifully done!

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  3. Mermaid's PaletteJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Thank you, Pat! I like the small ones also- maybe because they are small, I consider them less work!

    Thank you Meowlissa! I have to admit, the reds are my favorites also, maybe the contrast with the dark background...

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  4. FranzJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    The fork and the strawberry are incredibly real! But how do you do??
    Congratulations Sheryl, I remain open-mouthed in front of your talent!

    Ciao!!!

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  5. Mermaid's PaletteJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Franz- as usual, your compliments are much appreciated! I seem to do a better job with still life painting and detailed objects than when I try to paint a larger scene.
    Thank you so much - I mean, grazie!
    Sheryl

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  6. Maria's WatercolorJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    So happy to hear about a great week, I love the fork and strawberry painting, so pretty and realistic! You have been very productive this week and can't wait to see how the oils progress.

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  7. martinealisonJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Là au moins je peux profiter et manger des yeux vos fraises!!!(je fais de l'allergie alimentaire avec elles!!!) Beau travail.
    bises

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  8. Mermaid's PaletteJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Thank you, Maria! Some weeks go our way, and others don't- so I am very happy for the productive ones!

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  9. Mermaid's PaletteJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Merci, Martine! Welcome to my blog- I loved yours!

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  10. SadamiJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Dear Sheryl,
    All your works are beautiful, cute and...look so yammy!!! Congrats for your approach.
    Cheers, Sadami

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  11. Gretchen Bjornson ARTJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Congrats on your sale, the wonderful treasury, and all your beautiful paintings!

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  12. Ugly Stepsister aka B. TravellJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Beautiful work Sheryl. I love your tootsie pop paintings. Your blog name caught my eye because I just finished a mermaid painting.
    Barbara

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  13. Mermaid's PaletteJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Thank you, Sadami, Gretchen, and Barbara!

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  14. Cristina Dalla ValentinaJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    What a nice surprise having meeting you, Sheryl! Thank you for your visit! I really lvoe your blog and your paintings! In particular, these small oils are delicious! Ciao!

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  15. Mermaid's PaletteJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Grazie, Christina! I am so happy to have you here, too!
    Ciao!

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  16. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I am happy you left a comment on my blog as it led me to yours. Love your works both in oil and w/c. I too am an AF wife, or I should say was. We retired many years ago. another thing we have in common are Etsy sites. I am following your blog now, so I will return often.

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  17. Mermaid's PaletteJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Thanks, Carol and Welcome!

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