Joyful Purpose

And so it begins ...

I started a group of new paintings and so it begins the "process"  thought you might enjoy the journey so here is stage one ...

 

stay tuned ....

Online Classes

It seems as though the economy and time constraints have caused all of us to hunker down and rethink things - speaking for myself this is true.  Online classes keep coming in my path and while they are not the same as going and being present they are a wonderful alternative.  I had been encouraging my dear friend LK to do one for some time now and lucky for me and many others she has.  Be sure to check her out.

That being said I have been asked by many of you if I would consider an online class in lieu of a physical one.  My first step would be to see how much interest I would have?  So I am putting out the proposition....

If you are interested in either "online" class please contact me for the details at armfield@att.net

ANIMAL SPIRIT GUIDES

"All things share the same breath - the beast, the tree, the man ...the air shares its spirit with all the life it supports."  Chief Seattle

Many Native people believe that animals present themselves to us in the form of guides and teachers. In this class we will journal about why certain animals are prominent in our lives, what we can learn from them and how we can express ourselves through our art using them as guides.  The techniques we will explore will include using b/w photographic images along with paint, pen, pencil, color and poetry.

La Canzone del Mare ~ Song of the Sea

“You have heard the beat of the off-shore wind,  And the thresh of the deep-sea rain;  You have heard the song  - how long?"         Kipling

La Mare will be our muse in creating a unique book filled with poetry, photographs, drawings, paintings, and more.  We will walk the shores for inspiration and to capture images of deep beauty. This class will focus on the Sea and all the wisdom she has to offer. 


These will include such topics as~

Digital Photography - layout, settings, and design
Post Production editing - photoshop, iphoto
Sketching from photographs and objects
acrylic painting
water color and pen sketches
preparing background papers
coptic journal construction

Painter's Progress II

Here is day two in the progression ~ interesting to see the pieces next to one another and to see how they evolve

Painter"s Progress

I started 4 new paintings today.  I like to work on things simultaneously. It helps to push my brain forward.  When I get stuck I just move to the next piece and keep rotating.  Thought I would show the progress of today.

to be continued ....

Lucky Shoe Painting Collection on Sale

Now for Sale in my Etsy Shop

Lucky Feet

The "Lucky Feet" series

I love horseshoes - obviously I love the feet they are on - and what they represent - good fortune, luck, prosperity, and the noble steed.  So I have decided to do a series of 6x6 paintings based on color and emotion.  I like them grouped together to make a whole other piece.

Painter's Progress ~ Finale

"Fanniya"                                                                                acrylic   18x24

The painting - The "Mare" is finished.  Now I can show you what I was working from start to finish ~

Start:


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Finish

Painter's Progress II

Here is the latest progression of  "Mare".  Which is when I start laying down more specific colors and details.   And it continues - stay tuned ...


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Painter's Progress

Finished Paintings from the
COMPASSION SERIES

         Om Namah Shivaya                                        18x24



         Namaste                                                            16x20



         Heart of Compassion                                      18x24





available in my Etsy Shop for purchase

Works in Progress

I have been working on a series of Buddha paintings as of late and thought I would show a peek into their progress in the beginning stages.