Jane

Jane, originally uploaded by jacksonsquarestudios.

I am working overtime at the hospital and in the studio. My job is intruding upon my creative time - so much so that I am trying to cram in painting in my off hours and I end up being exhausted when it finally catches up with me. Today I had to go in to the hospital to audit charts and I realized that it was my 14th day in a row of working! No wonder I am exhausted.

This is my newest painting - Jane. I named her Jane because I was so inspired after taking the face painting class by Jane Des Rosier. I love painting my little girls but these angels....I could just paint all day!

Tuesday is September 1..starting the count down until the Country Livin Fair....we're making the 8 hour drive for the weekend! I can't wait!! Are you going??

I need some rest..going to work in the morning for some more audits. Have a great evening!

Karen

New Art..Reclaimed Wood Panels

We found some large wood panels at the flea market last weekend

This is what I have created with them.

One sweet praying angel.

One beautiful angel with lots of texture, crackle and beeswax.

New paint techniques and a clean studio are a great combination!

Have a great day!

Karen

Angel and Vintage Lace

I tried something different with my newest painting.

Take a look.

I started with a canvas - layed down a thick layer of modeling paste

I created a bit of a pattern with the paste.


I painted and collaged directly on the textured canvas.

Tied it up with a piece of vintage lace and fastened on some vintage buttons.

I think it turned out nice...what do you think??

Have a great Wednesday,

Karen

Sara Elizabeth..New Angel Art

When I'm searching for Peace...

I go to my studio for some painting.

This angel, I call Sara Elizabeth.

I attached a beautiful brass medallion that I found at a flea market,

in a wooden box full of metal objects.

(sold, thank you)

Wishing you Peace,
Karen

Party Time!

Image via CrunchBase

The Etsy Cottage Style Team is having a blog party.

Thanks for stopping by!

How have I been spending my time lately?

Painting angels...lots of them!

and using crackle paint.

I love it.

I love the textural interest that the crackle paint adds to the painting...



I love the deep lines of color I can add once the crackle paint has been added


to the halo and wings....

I'm also loving Walnut Ink Stain....

Love the aged appearance it adds to the paintings.

Oh, and I forgot the gold leaf I'm adding to my paintings!

I'm loving that too.

Did I mention the beeswax?

I love the shine and texture it adds to the artwork.

And the scent....wow...it is so yummy!

So that's what I've been playing around with

and all my favorites.

Stop by the Cottage Style Blog and

check out the rest of the blogs

It's a blog party....Have fun!

Have a great day,

Karen