Fungi Fun

Here is the humble beginnings of a unique look at shelf fungi...

first stroke...

a little more...

the beginning of depth...

Celebrating Fungi, the planets best reusers... Happy Earth Day!

spring give-away winners!

WOW!

I knew it would be good, but you all have some brilliant ideas! Thank you so much for sharing your collective genius! I didn't expect choosing would be so hard... I sort of expected that one would really speak to me, and I am delighted (and challenged) to say that I loved them all!! But alas I really must choose...

There is so much beauty lingering in the minds of all you folk, and because I love all of these ideas so much (except for the ant one-I hate ants, they are eating my house, but I will grant you a few points for humour) I have decided to pick 2 winners! Although I am not going to make any promises for when I might get to the other paintings, I do promise to post the progress as it happens.

So- With no further ado!

The winners of my spring time give-away are....

Mary for the intriguing suggestion of shelf fungi. I always look for the fungi in the forest, and have seen some spectacular specimens on a recent walk on the Quinsam River.

And the winner I could not leave behind, for both her ideas is Lindsay!

I am not going to give away which vision I plan to paint, but both river rocks and ferns rank very high on my fascination checklist. I love them both and can't wait to get to work!

Keep your eyes on the post box for your presents!!

Thank you all for playing, and sharing. Stay tuned for the fungi!

this variety is also known as Butt Rot...

A gift for your input

All this light and warm weather is inspiring me... this morning I did two loads of laundry (and put it a way- a victory in it's self), vacuumed the entire house (and the couch), and was showered and dressed before 8:00.

Considering my body prefers 7:30-8 am wake-up, this is most note worthy.

I am feeling motivated and inspired, and credit spring almost entirely. I have about 3 projects on the go in addition to the custom jobs I am working on, BUT, I still feel like painting something for myself (and you). The trouble is, I don't know quite where to place my inspiration, and find myself waffling around a subject. I just can't quite figure out what I would like to paint....

I know all you readers are full of great ideas, and would like to invite your suggestions here.

The person who's idea I choose will receive a gift... a little something new I've been working on and can't wait to release. I will post progress reports on the development of the piece too, so stay tuned...

I will choose a suggestion next sunday (the 19th of April)...

Just click on the blue "comments" below to share your idea!