January 2015 Thirty Day Challenge - Day 1 and 2

Leslie Seata's 30 Day January Challenge is here, and I went back and forth deciding if I was going to do it, can't believe it, but this would be my 5th challenge! My first one was January 2013 and I loved it!

Let me say, it's so much fun to join this challenge but it has a tendency to take over my life and become a bit stressful, yet it gives me much needed discipline. You can see why I have a problem.

So after a bunch of long conversations with myself and leaving it up to the first day of the challenge, I've decided to sign up. Nothing like waiting until the last minute to make a commitment eh? This time it'll be a bit different for me, as I don't plan on posting every day.

Decision made....I headed over to the new Hobby Lobby in Auburn Maine at 2pm to get some supplies, and OMG let me say it was my first time in a Hobby Lobby - um yep, I was a bit overwhelmed! It has only been open since the day after Christmas so you can imagine how packed it was. Head down and my 40% coupon in hand I found the section I was looking for and picked up only 1 small 8x8 clay board to start. Gives me an excuse to go back tomorrow I thought, hoping since it's no longer New Years there will be less of a crowd.

Day one, which was yesterday I painted using alcohol ink and....drum roll.... glitter (craftier version for me I know) on clay-board, it was my first attempt on the clay-board with inks and I wasn't completely happy with the process so on day 2, I decided to pour resin over it. I can say that I'm happier with the piece now. Still have to clean up and sand the edges where the resin got under the taped area.

Let's see what tomorrow brings!! Have to head back to Hobby Lobby now. ;)

Happy Painting all!

Sold - Thirty Paintings in 30 Days - Day 24

Hard to believe there is less than a week left in this challenge!

This is the 4th challenge I've completed with Artist Leslie Saeta and I have to say that although it definitely is a challenge it's not the painting I find challenging, but the blogging! I am a women of few words, well for the most part (my hubby may disagree with this statement).

 Portland Headlight Lighthouse, Maine
Original Watercolor
4x6 Mat - $55.00

SOLD

Since starting my first Challenge - I have learned to paint almost daily! Sometimes I even ponder the thought of starting January 1st of 2015 a 365 day painting challenge....we'll see!

The fact is I really do enjoy my daily paintings, I've learned to paint faster and not be as picky on every single piece. Learning to stop is one of the hardest things to do as an artist.  Can't count how many paintings that have been destroyed after over painting them. Sometimes I take pictures of the progress and look back to see where it all went wrong. It really erks me when the painting looked really good before going back to re-work it. Guess we are forever learning right!

Hope you have a great day - and thanks for stopping by my blog!

Peacock Feathers Renewal - Happy New Year

"Renewal" - Happy New Year!

It is said that a Peacock sheds its old feathers every year and grows newer, more brilliant ones each year, a sign of renewal! 

In 2014 I plan to paint even more, which was a very good year! I have to share that it was a record sales years in 2013 for me and I even managed to paint over 100 paintings! I'm not sure I could have done that if it wasn't for Lelsie's 30 Day challenge's! So a BIG Thank you to her!

Wishing you all the Best in 2014!

Ink Painting 5x7 

 

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30 in 30 collage

Here are a few of my 30 in 30 painting over the past 30 days, and as much as I enjoyed the challenge I'm looking forward to a breather. I may go back to working on some larger painting now that my 22x30 sheets of 300 cold press arrived!

I always love this experience and I thank Leslie Seata for putting the challenge together. I think she had over 400 artists that participated this time around. This is my second time this year doing the 30 day challenge and I'm already looking forward to another one maybe in January of 2014?

Thanks to all of you that have followed my journey - and I really hope you enjoyed seeing all my work. All of the painting of course are for sale in my Esty Shop.

Please feel free to follow my blog and find me on facebook - I love to stay in touch with my collectors and artist friends!

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"A IS FOR APPLE" Ricker Hill Orchard 30 in 30 Day 29

We went out on a road trip this morning to take some pictures of the fall leaves but ended up at Ricker Hill Orchards! So happy we did...because while I was out taking pictures of the goats and pumpkins Larry was inside the bake shop picking up fresh apple doughnuts and a pumpkin chocolate chip whoopie pie! And OH MY GOD - was it GOOD!

After we got home it was time for the football game - so at 4pm I threw in my laundry (first wash of the week - YIKES) and started looking through my pictures.

Have some amazing shots, but figured they are really too difficult in my short amount of paint time today (the Patriots are on at 8:30) so I simplified down to just one apple. It' rather amazing how simple an apple looks to paint isn't it?....but they are NOT!

"A IS FOR APPLE"

8x10 Frame

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30 Day Painting Challenge Begins September 1st!

This is a collage of 25 originals I did during my last challenge of "30 paintings in 30 days" back in March? It think it was March. Holy cow...had to go back on my blog and take a look and it was actually back in January! Eeeeee, I really haven't been painting a lot since the challenge.  A number of these paintings have since been sold, but there are a some still available to purchase on Daily Paint Works.


I'm not sure if I'll have a theme or not, I tried that the last time but I have to paint what I'm feeling at the time. Thought about doing a,b,c.....or by color....but naw,  just stick to my open concept...less pressure? What??? Pressure?? We are only painting 30 paintings! HA...I didn't miss one last year, but I'm still getting my move under my belt and don't have my painting area set up completely.  

Wish me luck! I'm super excited to get a kick start again! Thanks Leslie Saeta for the push! 

If you are interested in following our progress or heck if you want to join us here is the link to her blog: 30 day paintings in 30 days challenge hosted by Leslie Saeta! 

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"Magical Place" Birch Trees A Favorite Subject

 

  "Magical Place"

22 x 15" Watercolor/Gouache

Birch trees are one of my favorite subjects to paint. I wanted to feel the magic of the sunshine and the joyful happiness that the Maine forest brings to my heart.  It's so peaceful here in the woods and I hope it gives you that same feeling when you look at it.

Change of mood here and I hate to be negative but thought I would share my thoughts with you on this .....On a crappy note, I used a masque called Fineline and I was not happy with this brand at all. It seemed very, VERY hard to remove.

If you can picture it...I was sitting at my studio table for like hours...my poor little fingers were almost raw because I couldn't use my eraser without leaving most of it behind on my paper! My new eraser works great to remove pencil but this one did not take off the masque.

Note to self...buy a new bottle but pick a different brand.

In the end though, I was super happy with the way the painting turned out. It's another larger piece for me. Since the January 30 day challenge that Leslie Saeta put on...I am working my way up from my comfort zone of smaller 5x7 and 8x10 works.

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DAY 30 - LAST DAY OF CHALLENGE - "Winter Glow"

 

 "Winter Glow"

5x7 Watercolor/Gouache

Holy Cow...I did it! Day 30/30 of our Daily Painting Challenge.

This challenge was cray fun for me. I had a blast even though painting daily was hard. I realized that not every painting has to be perfect. It was about the process of painting and letting go of the perfectionist in me! One of my biggest problems this month was coming up with my subject matter, although I did manage to step out of my box here and there! Some of my favorite paintings consisted of the close up view points. They always seemed to be food based for some reason. Maybe it's the post holiday diet mindset - if I eat only a portion..it's not so bad for me! So therefore my thinking is... if I only paint a portion - it can't be that bad....hmm.

Happy to say that during this process I manged to paint my all time favorite painting, so that is super exciting! Drum role...it was the Blue Lobster, and it also happens to be one of my largest paintings to date. Also, my Lobster prints are now available on eBay. My plan is to continue on this route now that the challenge is over. I'm looking forward to painting  more detailed larger painting instead of sticking to my normal 5x7.  You know what this means....you may not see a post for a while.  

Another note....not only have I painted everyday - I managed to Blog everyday the past 30 days too! I think that was a bigger challenge for me than the painting itself. Said this before but I am NOT a writer. Posting a picture is great...but finding my words, well, not so much. My husband is a Senior online Marketing Manager and he is always telling me I need to write more in order for the search engines to find me. So I have added this to my goals for this year. Note to self...try not to ramble too much.

The traffic as been incredible this month - I have over 8,000 visits to my blog now. Many of the new followers are fellow (very talented) artists! It was so nice to chat with so many you this month and hope to continue. Some mind blowing work from these 250 artist that took the challenge along with me!

Big thanks to Leslie Saeta for putting this all together, and if you have the chance please check out the other artists fabulous work! 

So happy to have you follow me here!
~ Kellie

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"Waiting For You" - 8x10 Watercolor, Kellie Lynn Fine Art - Day 22

  "Waiting For You"

8x10 Watercolor/Gouache/Ink

Day 22/30 of our Daily Painting Challenge.


Waiting For You - Sailing was a special time in my life, I can remember the little dinghy just waiting for us to board it. We would row it out to the sailboat and set sail leaving our little dinghy behind Waiting for us, until we returned.




Special thanks to Brunswick Maine's Photographer, Benjamin Williamson for the Reference Photo.

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5/30 Day Challenge - "Blueberry Barrens" Maine Abstract

"Blueberry Barrens, Maine"

 5x7" Watercolor/Gouache

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(Painting only - But if you love it this way....we can negotiate the framed price)

Day 5 of the 30 day painting challenge!

Stuck with the Wild Flowers look today - wanted to play more with the colors! This one turned out really cool - it has an almost 3D look to it! It messes with your eyes!

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Day 4/30 "FIELD OF DREAMS" Abstract Wildflowers 5x7

"FIELD OF DREAMS" 

 5x7" Watercolor/Gouache

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Day 4 of the 30 day painting challenge!



Love trying new looks/ techniques and such so figured I would just continue to play with the colors! Looks a little like I've painted with acrylic or oil! This one is quite a heavy paint for watercolors and not my normal style but it was a blast just having fun with it. Really digging this whole 30 day challenge thing, thanks again to Leslie for changing my thinking! Letting go and having fun - who knew.Of course each day before I start, I'm nervous about what I'm going to have to post! We all know that not all our paintings turn out perfect! Well, I should speak for myself.....at least mine don't....that is  until I've played and tweaked them for sometimes like (FOREVER)!

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In Flight 5x7" Watercolor/Gouache - Butterfly Abstract

"IN FLIGHT" 

 5x7" Watercolor/Gouache

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So here it is, Day 1 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge that  Leslie Saeta so graciously set up for all us artists.  I was so nervous that I wouldn't be able to get one done on the FIRST DAY due to having the flu for the past 3 days. Haven't been able to make it off the couch.

My head is still in the fog and I'm still coughing like crazy, but I'm in flight to getting better. This painting just came from playing with colors...had no idea what my plan was when I started, but it emerged.

I've decided to just play during this 30 days....I have no plans what so ever. Going to use this time as a creative time for my soul and I hope to inspire some of you to paint in 2013!  Hope you enjoy and follow along!

All paintings will be for sale


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Getting Started - Basic Watercolor Supplies

Thinking of taking the 30 Watercolors in 30 Days Challenge? If you are ready to get started in watercolors I have listed a few basic items that I use during my Watercolor classes.


Cotman Pocket Travel Watercolor Paint Set
Currently on Sale 54% off - $10.70
This is a great little starter kit that comes with a little detail brush. The pans are replaceable.

Arches Watercolor Block 140 LB Cold Press 20 sheets 9x12 Inch
I recommend the 9x12 - you can start small with 5x7 paintings but still try a larger 8x10 with these sheets. Make sure to stretch your paper the night before.

US Art Supply Artists Canvas Board with Cotton Surface 11 inch x 14 inch 2 Boxes of 3 Each -
These are great little portable board that I love to use to tape down my watercolor paper too.

Masking Tape,1/2"
Any good quality masking tape will do (cheap ones can tear your paper when pulling it off). Make sure that you use a mat over your paper before you tape off the area you plan to paint. I usually go 1/4 inch outside the matted area to make sure that when it's framed you don't show any unpainted areas.


Winsor Newton Artists Water Colour Sable Brush- One Stroke Flat 1 Inch
Okay, this is a very nice brush and it's not completely necessary, but if you feel like spoiling yourself I say go for it! Other wise a simple flat wash or oval brush will do. You can find them at A/C Moore or Michaels for under $10.00

To read more about the challenge here is Leslie's link:  Leslie Saeta 30 Day Challenge

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30 Day Painting Challenge by Leslie Saeta

STARFISH

5x7

BUY IT NOW $75

 

The holidays are almost over and I am ready to paint again! I am super excited about a new challenge put out by a fellow artist Leslie Saeta. Currently over 100 artists have signed up to paint 30 paintings in 30 days starting January 2nd!

So please check back with me to see how I'm doing....may need a little boost to keep me on track since my other plan for January is to organize myself.

To find out more about this challenge, check out Leslie Saeta 30 Day Challenge.

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