The Vagabond Artist, as I like to call myself when I’m on the road, finished the two paintings I’ve been working on the last few weeks. I showed them to the woman who is curating my show at Plumb Cellars, and she is interested in adding them to the display.
I am looking for your advice on what to paint next and I have some ideas to share and see what you think. Please comment if you are drawn to one in particular.
Lastly, I wanted to share information on the upcoming FREE Art Soul Gathering Retreat starting August 29th and going for 12 days!
Next Series
I’m thinking of moving away from the “Wine, Women, and Song” series of paintings and going in a different but somewhat related direction. One series I’m considering is focusing more on couples, sharing the joy of everyday life, or maybe dancing. Something like the following sources:
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="448" height="720" src="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Couple-Hugging.jpg" alt="Photo of an older couple holding each other in a loving embracee." class="wp-image-7465" style="width:600px" srcset="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Couple-Hugging.jpg 448w, https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Couple-Hugging-187x300.jpg 187w" sizes="(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px" />
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="283" height="424" src="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bicycling-Couple.jpg" alt="Photo of an older couple bicyclingand having fun." class="wp-image-7464" style="width:600px" srcset="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bicycling-Couple.jpg 283w, https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bicycling-Couple-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px" />
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="540" height="810" src="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Couple-Dancing.jpg" alt="Photo of an older couple in a dance posture. They are dancing cheek-to-cheek." class="wp-image-7466" style="width:600px" srcset="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Couple-Dancing.jpg 540w, https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Couple-Dancing-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" />
Another route I’m considering is more along the line of fantasy – paintings of druids, fairies, and crones. Here are some examples of what I’m thinking about:
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="564" height="705" src="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/old-fairy.jpg" alt="Photo of a fantasy older fairy woman. " class="wp-image-7470" style="width:600px" srcset="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/old-fairy.jpg 564w, https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/old-fairy-240x300.jpg 240w" sizes="(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px" />
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="900" src="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Raven-lady.jpg" alt="Photo of a fantasy older woman seated on a bench in the forest surrounded by two ravens. " class="wp-image-7469" style="width:600px" srcset="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Raven-lady.jpg 600w, https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Raven-lady-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" />
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="1024" src="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/owl-man-819x1024.jpg" alt="Photo of a painting of an older man with an owl perched on his shoulder. " class="wp-image-7468" style="width:600px" srcset="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/owl-man-819x1024.jpg 819w, https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/owl-man-240x300.jpg 240w, https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/owl-man-768x961.jpg 768w, https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/owl-man-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/owl-man.jpg 1637w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" />
I’m limited in just how large I can go with a canvas right now. Please give me your feedback as to what direction you think I should follow.
FREE Art and Soul Art Retreat
Ida Anderson Lang is generously offering a free online retreat featuring many arttists I follow. The retreat starts August 29th and will last twelve days. You don’t have to do all the sessions and you can pick and choose what resonates with you. For me, I have attended classes with eight of the featured artists, so I may opt to do a class with a new artist. The individual classes don’t typically last long and usually replays are made available. All levels of artists are encouraged to participate.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="706" height="715" src="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-21-125800.png" alt="Photo of the artists participating in the Art Soul Gathering Online Retreat. " class="wp-image-7477" style="width:600px" srcset="https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-21-125800.png 706w, https://create4today.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-21-125800-296x300.png 296w" sizes="(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px" />
Here’s the signup link. I’d love to see what you create.
Takeaways
I look forward to your advice on where to go next with this creative journey. I hope you can take advantage of the free online retreat as it’s an excellent opportunity to explore new techniques and inspiration.
Until next week, thank you again for being here.
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