this weeks work

I did some finishing touches to the two rabbit paintings I hadn't finished last week.  the last touches really bring a painting to life!

this is the only photo I took during their early progression.

bad blogger!

 a bit into the process.

I then worked more on eye,
 darkened foot, darkened the ears...

 you can see a little eye difference here with this and next photos

see...corner of eye is highlighted.

these are the tiny details that make it all come to life!

"Sure Footed"

4x4"
acrylic, india inks, charcoal and collage on canvas

$24

People who connect to rabbit are clever & creative but may be working to control anxiety.  They are ready to run from potential harm but can relax in their safe burrow.  Use rabbit’s energy to know you can release your fears; you can protect yourself.

earlier in the process

worked on eye, darkened some fur in areas

with yellow for sunlight

"The Pause"

4x4" 
acrylic, india inks, charcoal and collage on canvas

$24

Rabbits are clever as they can hide in plain view by staying still. They tell us to think outside the box. If Bunny is calling he may be saying it’s time to stir up the creativity. Don’t let your ideas sit idle for long; be willing to do the unexpected.

these canvasses will be at Bates Crafters Gallery this week, or you can email me if you live outside of driving distance and we'll work out shipping.



I also started another owl;

I'm hoping with the collage elements I put on his head that I can be a little more free and create a more whimsical painting.

until later,
Jenny

giraffe and bun-bun are online!

good Monday morning!  this weekend was pretty rough for me, but I was able to keep my eyes open long enough to help sweetie get my two newest paintings up in the online shops.  I'll keep it short and sweet, as I'm still not well and need to reserve my energy on the next two bunny paintings details.

I'll do redbubble first
*click on the title of each painting that will bring you to all the items for the painting.   enjoy browsing!


"Journey At Dawn"

Giraffe is letting you know that you already know the way; to let your foresight take the lead. Follow the direction of your heart. If things feel ‘right’, then it must be so, but if it feels wrong be sure to look inward to make sure it’s not just a fear of change creating the feeling. It is not enough to look forward, you must also move in that direction.

shown on a woman's tee shirt

shown on a spiral bound journal

"The Treasure"

Rabbit is associated with luck, fertility and abundance. Know that your ideas are prolific and will come to fruition as you act on them. Keep an ear open for opportunities. Do the work and save your riches to make it thru the long, cold months.

shown as an art print

shown as a throw pillow

now for society6
*click title link to go to art print- then scroll to bottom of page to find other items with the same art.   enjoy browsing!

"Journey At Dawn"

 shown as a phone skin

shown as a serving tray

"The Treasure"

 shown on a bar stool

shown as a springtime card

enjoy browsing the huge selection of products for all of my paintings!

until later,

Jenny

giraffe and bunnies

this week I started working on bunnies, but first I had a giraffe to work with on Monday.  a special long-time friend requested a giraffe, and this sweet girl came easily.

I dont yet have maps for all over the world, so no Africa.  I instead chose to use a map of my friends state and included the town where she lives.  I used pinks and purple, added a metallic jade for shimmer and contrast, and love how it looked.  I knew I would play with the jade more at a later stage.  I added a heart in the giraffe spots because Peggy finds hearts wherever she goes; in the food she eats, in oil spots, just all over the place in her daily life.  when I looked into the symbolism of giraffe it talked about direction (map), and heart, so it was pretty synchronistic!

"Journey At Dawn"

5x7

Giraffe is letting you know that you already know the way; to let your foresight take the lead. Follow the direction of your heart. If things feel 'right', then it must be so, but if it feels wrong be sure to look inward making sure it's not just a fear of change creating that feeling. It is not enough to look forward, you must also move in that direction.

she loved it, 

so this painting is now sold

Tuesday morning had me sketching out some bunnies to paint in time to bring to Bates Crafters Gallery for Easter.

then I gave the background a base coat of Diarylide Yellow so I know what's bunny and what's not.

and a layer of color to the rabbits;

then concentrated one one rabbit to try to finish before the day was over.

everything but the whiskers

and darkening the lightest areas

that eye, though!

put some ultramarine blue down

and it did the trick!

today came and my injury pain and springtime allergies are getting in the way of life.  I've decided to concentrate on slowly finishing up this one bun-bun to bring to Bates on Saturday instead of stressing myself out over getting more done.  that won't solve any problems, and just creates more tension in me, which will bring on even more pain.

I've cut down an old paintbrush this morning in order to be able to more easily paint whiskers and tiny details.  hopefully this idea will help those problem areas so I'm not as intimidated and prone to procrastinate those last details.

I'm also doing a varnish experiment today.  I'm not really happy with what I've been using, as the shine gets in the way of seeing the art in all lights.  I bought some matte varnish last night, and today I varnished half of a yucky old canvas ornament.  after it dries I'm going to varnish the whole thing to see how the matte only side looks, and if using the matte over the gloss varnish will rectify the glaring shine on paintings that already have been varnished.  crossing my fingers!

until later,
Jenny