The Color Red: January Challenge Color

The Color Red:  January Challenge Color

We are Kicking off January's video with a quick chat about my favorite color red and we'll be doing a short tulip tutorial with watercolors.

The color red, what does it mean to you?

Today we are looking at one of my favorite reds, cad red! I love the color red but strangely I don't use it that often and it's usually painting flowers. Red is such a bold and powerful color. It means LOVE, Power, emotion, grabs attention, courage, and Strength.

Red has so many shades, think about our fall leaves, lipstick shades, sunset colors, and holiday reds. And since red is a primary color you need it to create some many other colors and values.

I love the winsor newton cotman kit and the tube paints with red, but I find that the pan paints work very well to help new watercolor students learn how water is your friend. Little water will make a lighter shade and less water will give you a stronger pigment color.

I'll be using a squirrel hair brush and tube paints in my tulip tutorial on youtube this week.

Watch the full tutorial here: https://youtu.be/b88JY3KUguc

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Thirty Paintings in 30 Days - Day 17 Red Poppies

8x10" Watercolor

RED POPPIES

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Posting a Day late, and the Steelers lost so that means welcome to Denver GO PATS!

Thirty Painting in 30 Days - Day 16 "poppies" I'm watching many episodes of Super Natural on Netflix while painting my daily painting. Waiting for the Steelers to play some football!

Thirty Paintings in 30 Days - Day Eight

 "More On The Way"

6x6" Oil Deep Edge Cotton Stretched Canvas 

$100

I think I'm in love with the larger brush strokes and using only one brush!  I found these little mini 6x6" Deep Edge Canvas in my "Art Supply" closet, or my outside porch area. It's the little back porch that has the best view of the back yard and the water view, yet it's turned into my "stash" area for the winter.

That will change once the warmer weather comes, because we plan to finish that room off and make it into a "nice" charming/cozy area to drink our morning coffee and stare blissfully at the beautiful view we own, and yes I mean we "OWN" ....as in Mortgage Free!

Having no mortgage and a simplified home allows me to do what I love everyday! I am so lucky to have the support of my wonderful family and friends, and of course none of this would be possible if it wasn't for my collectors!

   Our backyard - see this is looking out my "stash area" window!

There is More on the way...day 9 starts soon!

Thirty Paintings in 30 Days - Day Seven

 

 "A Flower Like No Other"

6x6" Oil Deep Edge Cotton Stretched Canvas 

$100

One of my favorite movies as a blonde hair, green eyed, pigtailed, skinny little kid was the Wizard of Oz. Did you ever get to stay up late on a school night, with your mom making that special "stay up  late" food with the incredible smell coming from the kitchen... of "homemade" not microwaved but stove top popped popcorn with real butter and oil! The big ole bowl of yummy, buttery, salty, gold! Now, I don't eat much corn at all...you know...that big scary thing called GMO's and all those microwave cancer causing machines...UGH!

Whew...where did I go....anyways, back to pretty little flowers. Do you all remember the bright fields of the dreamy brilliant red poppies that almost took out Dorothy? Well, I didn't realize until I watched it again as an adult that they were poppies....bummer...I love that flower!

Hope you enjoy  my version (smell free however) of the not so "Deadly Poppy Field"

"I'll Follow You" - A True Creative Piece

"I'll Follow You"

Wasn't sure where I was heading with this one - it's a true creative oil piece. Found myself working on the background days ago and then sat with it for many more before deciding what to do with it.

Even as I painted I had no plan...just knew there were more Islands and reflections to come.

My hubby called this one EPIC - And that's a compliment! Where does this one bring you?

My son snapped a picture of me carrying it to my 3 season room to dry! Give's you a good idea of the size.

I called this painting "I'll Follow You" - because that's what I found myself doing as I painted. I followed the brush and my feelings and it slowly appeared on my canvas.

Have a great day - and thanks for stopping by my Blog!

SOLD! ACEO - Artist Trading Card or ATC "Red Cardinal"

Day 6 - "PROUD"

Thought I would change this up at bit! I've decided that my "STYLE" is Change. I am always switching things up with my art. I really enjoy the detailed paintings, but I find my self getting burnt out or creatively stressed after completing a major detailed painting. It's not a bad thing really, but I just find that I need to work on something less "EXACT". So the ink paintings have been a great change of pace for me.

Six days in I was ready to detail again...but didn't want to commit to a big detailed painting. I've been meaning to do some ACEO's so it' the perfect time during this 30 day challenge! These are small 2.5 x 3.5 Trading card size.

ACEO's are miniature pieces of art!  All of them are the exact size and can be traded or swapped.  They can be any media, but need to fit a standard trading card sleeve.

I found a package of 10 cold press watercolor paper by Strathmore at my local Craft Mania store.
Getting ready to have more fun with these! Going to try to keep them simple, we'll see how I do.....keeping things to a minimum.

Fire in The Sky - Sunrise On The Lake - SOLD

SOLD

Wide awake this morning at 4am - hate that...and yes I did go back to bed! Of course then I didn't want to get up at 6:30, but I did. I was all snug as a bug under my down comforter.... and it's really cold out there!

How appropriate that the sunrise this morning was on FIRE! It was beautiful shades of orange, red, and pinks! It was cold...but pretty!

I manipulated the inks before they completely dried to get the look of trees in the background. It looks like an early morning sunrise on the lake.

Merry Christmas Poinsettia

Season's Greetings everyone! I want to thank you for all your support and wish you and your families a Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

I started my Kellie Lynn Art business online December 6, 2011 and I am loving each and every minute of it. Without all you, my SUPER Supportive Clients and friends I wouldn't be able to do what I LOVE. I was amazed to count that I have sold over 60 original paintings this year THANK YOU!!!!

XOXOX 

Day 25 - Poinsettia
Last one of the $50 Special!

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Pure Passion Of Color - Sunset

Has anyone really ever seen a sunset like this one?  The fun thing about my creative emotions with ink art, they are a pure passion of color. What do you feel when you look at this vibrant red and black sky?

For me it was warmth. It evokes a strong emotion of Love, after all Red is the color of passion! A passion for the holidays...my favorite time of year.

 "DUSK"
8x10 Ink on Yupo
Matted 11x14

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End of Fall - Time to Hibernate!

$50.00

You know how I can always tell that fall is here and that I"m getting ready to hunker down for the long Maine winter hibernation? COOKING - yup, the urge to cook becomes incredible! Funny it's always the hearty warm meals that come to mind. Today I'm making one of my hubby's favorite dishes, shepherds pie, and I have pumpkin cookies for dessert. :)
This painting depicts the end of fall with all the leaves blanketing the ground like that warm hearty meal will be in my belly!

Hope you get to get out and enjoy what's left of the beautiful fall foliage and enjoy your fabulous Sunday!

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Three Amigos - Red Garden Vine Tomatoes

Have you ever planted a fresh tomato garden? I did my very first time a few years back. Watching them grow from a little yellow flower was amazing, but eating them was even better! Since we moved this summer I wasn't able to do a garden (sad face) so it's certainly good to have friends that did!

 

I was over to a friends house the other day for a quick visit and managed to snag myself a few ripe garden tomatoes right off the vine! We had a frost  a few days later....I hope she managed to grab the rest! There is nothing like fresh garden tomatoes!

Feeling sad that I didn't have more...so I captured them forever in a painting! :) Until next summer folks....Looking forward to planting after the long cold Maine winter. According to the Farmers Almanac it's going to be a fun one!

"THREE AMIGOS"

Red Garden Tomatoes

$100

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"Getting Ready" Fall before Winter 30 in 30 Day 30

It's here...the last day of the painting challenge (clapping) Phew!

We headed out this weekend to take some pictures of the changing season,  but it hasn't quite hit where we are yet. A few trees here and there, but I know it's coming fast and I'm getting ready to hunker down for the cold winter months. It's always a great time to paint!

This Maine painting is so crisp looking and although the colors are warm fall colors I think you can feel the coolness in the air. Hope you enjoyed my daily paintings and continue to see what I come up with next week, because I promise to put out a painting a week for the rest of the year!

See  a painting you like and the original has been sold, please let me know and I'll be happy to add it as a print!

"Getting Ready"

5x7 Original
$100 Framed 8x10

 

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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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"HOT TICKET" - Red Chili Peppers 30 in 30 Day 21

Love hot food? Red "Hot Ticket"....Makes for the perfect kitchen ART!
This cute little watercolor has hot and bold red's that can make you hungry!

Okay, I had to scout out my painting subject in the kitchen today. I bought a bunch of these to make some red hot paste for our dinner's BiBimbap! YUM - not sure if you've ever tried it....by it's hot and delicious!  

Here's the recipe link in case you want to try it!

"HOT TICKET"

  Progress Steps

Original Painting size 5x7
Framed and Matted to 8x10
Black or White Frame's Available
 

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VIDEO "Birds Eye" - Watercolor Demo Speed Painting

Hopefully you will enjoy this new video. I painted a cardinal last week and a few of you were wondering how you can bring the eye to life. It's really all about the reflections.

This video is a speed demo with music, but I am planning on putting together more instructional video's with voice so that I can walk you step by step through the process if you wanted to follow along.

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"THE CARDINAL" - SOLD

 

  "THE CARDINAL" 

SOLD

  5x7 Watercolor/Gouache on 140 Arches Cold Press

Daily Painting #42

Always playing with paints and styles even after 20 years...guess it never gets old with me. This is a looser style painting. I lightly sketched in the Cardinal and used a very wet on wet technique on the outside of the bird first.

This kind of painting is very fun for me....love freedom and lack of restriction it gives me. I'm free to explore and play...just like a kid.

Once the background was done I started some detailing on the bird. Here comes my problem...I like details and find it hard to just leave it alone...think you may of heard me say this before if you have been reading my blog for a little while now.

A big thank you to a fellow artist Karl from Watercolor Journal. We chatted a bit on facebook yesterday and I just love his style.....he encouraged me to give it a try!


Happy Painting
~Kellie

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"Little Lady Bug" - Signs of Spring!

   "Little Lady Bug"

  5x7 Watercolor/Gouache on 140 Arches Cold Press

Daily Painting #40

Was out with my friend the other day and while she was getting out of my car and she spotted a little lady bug crawling along the door handle. Looks like some things are waking up! Feeling spring in the air!

Special thanks to Photographer and friend Shannon Taylor for the reference photo!

Happy Painting
~Kellie

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 Saint Patty's Day

 3/17/13 !

"JUST US TWO"

I'm Irish, so to celebrate Saint Patty's Day... I'm doing another FREEBIE! 

YOU COULD WIN THIS 5x7 PRINT! ~ The original watercolor was sold to a famous person! I'll apologize to you first, but I am honoring my clients privacy, so can't say who :). Ugh, I know, sorry!

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* 1 Winner will receive this "JUST US TWO" 5x7 Print! It will come with a free 8x10 Mat as well and as always- Shipping is Free!

 :) May the LUCK of the IRISH be with you!
~ Kellie 


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Day #15 of our Painting Challenge "TAKE A BITE" Red Apple - SOLD

 

SOLD

"TAKE A BITE"

Red Apple

5x7 Watercolor/Gouache 

Day 15/30 of our Painting Challenge - The half way point in our challenge!



"Take A Bite" - Last apple - must head out to buy more...I ate it, but at least I managed to paint it before I did.

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"RED SKY AT NIGHT" Sunset Watercolor

"RED SKY AT NIGHT"

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Day 8 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge.

Captured a beautiful picture of a red sunset the other night while driving home on Pleasant Hill Road, in Brunswick Maine. For some reason nature just blesses this area with the most incredible sky colors! Whether it is the morning or evening, sunny or wet, summer or winter....it is just beautiful here. That is one of the reasons Larry and I (when we ran) would chose this path! It was such an anticipation for us.....what would nature show us just around the corner. We would wait for the break in the trees and then WOW the view!


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