going for it

I'm looking around for places that might want to display some of my artwork around town. I have been making more paintings again recently. It is a good break from doing my other work which is mostly on the computer. I do a lot of reading and a lot of writing - painting/drawing seems to stimulate a completely different area of my brain. It keeps me from burning out.

Most of my new stuff is abstract, mostly centered around repetition. I mostly work as a meditative process - it really helps me relax. I have been trying not to plan out these paintings very much. Sometimes it is really fun to try and solve the problems that arise as you are working on the piece. I have always been attracted to combining colors that do not necessarily look harmonious. I like saturated, bright colors.

So hopefully by writing this I will be putting it out there to the universe that I would like more people to see my artwork. These pieces need good homes to go to!

Kahlo always makes my day better

art

New drawings over on http://www.francescalyn.blogspot.com/. These are for a video piece I am working on.

come check out my portfolio

I'm trying to get my artwork all on one place. I would love for you guys to see it and let me know what you think. I used blogger as a platform and I think it worked out pretty well. Eventually I would like to make a Dreamweaver site.

Please view my online portfolio @ francescalyn.blogspot.com .

the genius that is akira

garden of eden

gorgeous paint textures

Scott Robinson

with the outline

This example has the outline. It's a little easier to see how it is put together.

the water cycle - new paintings

The Spirit of the Dead Keep Watch by Paul Gauguin

i think someone should buy these:

Each of these paintings is 4" x 5"

an old figure study i actually sort of like now

Working on it

In Bloom

One of the pieces I am donating to be auctioned off to benefit El Limon. Because clean water is important. Plus, how cute is this? This one is one of my favorites. I'd buy it.

I was thinking about rain

New work....painting on the kitchen table

New Artwork: Shadowboxes

Hey guys.... I just got this stuff uploaded. I am looking at a lot of Joseph Cornell.Expect lots more work soon. Hooray it is Spring Break!

random thoughts on today

Jim Butcher could do a better job on the Harry Dresden novels. I'm halfway done with writing a short story. No Idea where it is going still.

Tonight was the printmaking show. It was really great. I went with Lindsey and David. I sort of wished I would have taken lithography. Printmaking is such a unique process. The professor, Bob Mueller, is one of the most unique people I have ever met. He's one of a kind. Bob gives this incredible speech about the times he has been in Iceland that is so moving, funny, strange, and wonderful. He's such an exciting man.

The paintings are going well. I am doing large paintings of words. Get excited. I'm going to live in the studio now.

Do you ever google someone you know? Or yourself? It's really creepy what comes up. Try it.

Happy Birthday Amanda!