I added a few details to the work last Tuesday. Slowly but surely my little Clara is coming to life. This is still in the rough stages but we are getting there. There is so much going on in my head right now that I want to put into this work. I think I have limited myself with the size of this (11 by 14). Maybe larger next time! I want to add at least another rat and possible a third and I want to add more to the background. Clara still needs a lot of refining but that will come in stages. I am working on 300 lb watercolor paper (arches). I love this paper. It will hold up to most of my work. I can get it super wet and saturated and it holds its shape. On another note...I have been given a reprieve. My gallery show will not be until January (I hope). There was a mix up in scheduling. Part of me is disappointed because I do have some pieces interpreting the Nutcracker ( 3 pieces 11 by 14), Clara is one of them. The other part of me is relieved because I am living the Nutcracker with my kids through Christmas. It is very frantic getting them back and forth from rehearsals, both scheduled and unscheduled. And the homework! I hate it! There does not seem time to just enjoy the holidays. It is just one big jumble. Sigh...I need to breathe.
K
PS Happy Halloween...We are having a party here...What was I thinking?
5 comments:
I find it so frustrating when I have ideas spinning around in my head about a piece of work but life is keeping me away from it! Your piece is looking great - thank you for sharing the process with us. I hope you get some rest soon!
Its looking great and I bet that reprieve will be a blessing!
Yeah as Linda says, I hope you do get a rest soon, lol.
Rest is a luxury from now until the 25th of December! Sigh....
As always, thank you both for your support!
Looks like the Nutcracker is still keeping you busy! I hope you're managing to find time for yourself. I look forward to any updates you have when you have the time.
Hey Kathy, I noticed in your profile that you like greyhounds - have you seen this website? She's offering a prize at the moment too!
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