New tiny paintings

Today I am happy to share some new paintings with you.

 ♥Flamingos-12x16

Here is my newest mixed media painting, which I am so excited about. I finally finished this piece yesterday. Ever since I did the pineapple painting, I've wanted to create more bright neon pieces for summer. I was nervous about doing flamingos because the neck is long, curvy and thin. I was worried I wouldn't be able to cut the paper/fabric exactly right and the neck would look all choppy. Anyways, I am so glad I just went with it and attempted the piece because it turned out great. I did struggle with the background a little, but then I decided to go for a sunset appearance fading into emerald water.

  Flower Bouquet- 11x14

I finished the flower bouquet painting last month, but forgot to post it. I love the contrast of the different purples with the black. I normally don't use a lot of black in my art because I like my art to be bright and fun. However, I feel the black really compliments the purple and mint colors. I think I might experiment more with black in the future to create some contrasty pieces.

So here is a little sneak peek - I've been trying to create a tiny painting collection because I hope to eventually open an Etsy shop. I would love to hear any feedback! Please tell me your favorite pieces and what you would like to see more of! It would be super helpful.

Spring Painting

Oh how I'm lovin Spring. The weather is warming up and flowers are blooming! I am so excited to be outside more and enjoy the weather. Another thing I am excited for is to paint! I recently started a new shift at work where I get Fridays off, which will allow for more painting. So here is my spring inspired painting. I wanted it to be really bright, colorful and flowers were a must. I've been on a gold kick so had to add some gold detail. I have so many ideas for new painting and I can't wait to get to work!!

Spring Bouquet 11x14 mixed media

Artwork

So here are some of the paintings I forgot to post from last year.  The paintings are a Rocket Ship, No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, and a Geometric snowflake.

 

This painting is the biggest painting I have ever done which is a 30x40. It was a commission piece done for the new Children's Hospital at UVA- The Battle Building.

This picture is of the painting framed and displayed at the hospital.

This painting is one I did for my nephew's nursery. I have never done a monkey painting before, but was stoked to try it out. I really like how it turned out. I feel like most of my paintings are so bright and colorful that I wasn't sure how the brown would turn out. However, I am pleased with the outcome and it is super adorable in his nursery.

Here is my most recent painting that I did for Christmas. I wanted something Merry and Bright hanging in my living room. I decided to do a Geometric snowflake. I am really happy with how this painting turned out. It is a 20x24 canvas painting. Usually I use a bunch of different mediums, but for this painting I used silver leaf foil and acrylic paint. The silver leaf adds the textured part and the bright geometric style adds the pattern both of which I so desperately crave in my works.

New paintings

I have been so slack at posting on my blog! I  have been meaning to post this now for a while. To be honest I meant to post this about 2 weeks ago. Anyways, I finally got around to painting some new mixed media pieces. It has been gorgeous weather outside (I love Spring) and I decided it would be perfect to set up my art supplies outside!

I love how they both turned out!!

Paris Je T'aime

16x20

mixed media

Up and Away

16x20

mixed media

I think this is perfect for a little boys room and I love the colors!

FYI I recently learned how to use my DSLR camera so hopefully now my photos will be better on my blog!

Dove painting

 

Mixed media Dove painting I painted for my moms birthday. With her favorite scripture verse I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me - Philippians 4:13.

Art Show Experience

I having been meaning to post this update, but I feel like Ive been so busy. I did my first art show on Nov 12th. The show was in Savannah at the Civic Center. I wanted to post some pictures of the show. The show was a good learning experience, however it was not what I hoped for. I did not know what to expect, but there wasnt much traffic through the show I was involved in. I didnt sell anything and neither did many of the other artist. I am not going to get discouraged. I still would love to do another show eventually. I feel as if it was good experience to be involved with other artist and to see how the other artist setup for shows. I had alot of encouraging words from the other artist and from people who walked through, which was awesome.

And Jewelry

4 New Paintings for Gaballis Art Show

So I have been super busy PAINTING. I was worried that 4 more was impossible to do before the show and almost gave up on tryin to attempt to do the last one, but I am so glad I pushed myself because I FINISHED. I am so happy how they turned out! I really wanted to do some fall inspired pieces since most of my stuff is really bright and can be associated with spring or summer.
The art show is this weekend in Savannah. The show will feature about 50 other artist. It is at the Savannah Civic Center November 12, 2011 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Visit the website to see photos of other artist works at http://www.gabballis.com/

So heres the finished paintings!!!

Peacock
mixed media

22x28

Fall Bouquet

mixed media

18x24

Mister Owl
14x18

mixed media

Rocketship

mixed media

11x14

and of course dont forget

I already posted, but wanted to post again.
Fall Owl

mixed media

16x20

A new painting by me :)

So here is a new painting I did. Its an abstract-like painting but with alot of vivid colors. I would love to know what you think because its kinda a trial and error. Im exploring new techniques and styles, but still trying to be true to me.... so hope you like.

11x14 mixed media piece....

acrylic, glitter, tissue paper and painted wooden blocks

No Freaking Way ...."I was hiding under your porch because I love you..Can I stay"

I love the movie up! I came across this posting on blackeiffel and couldnt believe it. SO apparently National Geographic decided to bring the floating balloon house from UP to life..how could I have missed this. check out the story here nationalgeographic..its pretty cool! I have to watch this episode somehow... I think it already aired though....

Heres a clip of inside footage from youtube

I absolutely loved the movie UP it was so cute! I even did an UP inspired painting, which Sold already Quote from the movie is my fav..."I was hiding under your porch because I love you..Can I stay?

SOLD paintings

This week has been terrible and stressful. I got some bad news concerning when I will graduate and its really brought me down this whole week. However, I am trying to stay positive as best as I can because its not a definite decision yet.

I am so glad today ended up being a better day. This morning I got a huge presentation out of the way. I am just so relieved to be done with it. You know those projects that teachers make such a big deal about and then it turns out to be nothing....yep thats what this was. It was busy work but it definitely wasnt as bad as everyone made it out to be.

I also had some good news this morning, which brought my spirits up! I sold 2 paintings this month at the gallery. I don't know why, but it just makes me extremely happy when I sell a painting each time I sell one it feels like its the first one Ive ever sold!

John Lennon Mixed Media 11x14 SOLD!

Bob Marley Mixed Media 11x14 SOLD

Photoshopped inspiration from my Art.

Here is my spring inspiration!
My idea for a spring/summer collection of painting. I want it to be abstract, but fun, colorful and full of shapes/geometrics. Heres 2 of my paintings that I cropped and photoshopped for my inspiration.

and

I combined and switched the paintings around and photoshopped..

So heres my favs. sorta blurry due to photoshop but just alil inspiration from my older paitings

Some of my art.

So school is really intense right now and next month I will be taking my first registry for abdomen, which I am super nervous about. One thing that has been driving me crazy is the amount of free time I have WHICH IS NONE. If I am not at clinic, work, or studying I am sleeping and also trying to work in exercising to! Not trying to complain because I am so thankful for what I am doing and that I am able to study ultrasound.

Anyways I havent been able to do any new art, which kills me because being crafty keeps me sane! BUT I thought I would do a post of some my paintings. All are mixed media pieces.

Soon I will have a mini break and I have so many ideas going thru my head for paintings. I want to do a spring, abstractlike inspired mini collection of paintings. So hopefully I will do a posting soon about my ideas and inspiration!