Inspiration from Vietnam

My sister and I traveled through Vietnam this summer.  We both fell in love with the homes in the country.  Many of the old homes are a mix of Vietnamese and French Colonial architecture.  They are stunning.  This painting was done from a photo my sister took as we traveled from Ha Long Bay to Hanoi.

Twenty Paintings Down

Here is my 20th painting.  I really can't believe there are only ten paintings left.  This project has been a mind-blowing experience so far and I hope to finish off strong.  

Below is Elise Wehle's latest work.  She actually started the background while we were driving to Portland.  Amazing!  

Here is the 16th painting!  I love drips.

Elise Wehle's most recent work titled "Where the Land Ends" (below) reminds me of Lake Louise in Canada.  

Through Colored Glass

I am happy to say that I finished the ninth painting before 6pm.  Record timing! Here it is.  Only twenty one more paintings to go.

Elise Wehle's latest artwork:

As many of you know, at the end of the 30 Paintings in 60 Days Project, there will be an art show for everyone to come see the finished artwork.  So although I do mean to post a photo of each painting as I do them, I also want there to be some surprise paintings at the show!  Above I have depicted just small details of paintings 6 & 7 so they will still be a surprise for everyone.

I love the teal color in Elise Wehle's latest work below.  Annie Henrie is up to speed on her paintings as well, but has kept photos tightly under wraps for the upcoming art show.  Thanks as always for following along and I love to hear from you!  

Day 6 of 60

Cascade     8" x 12"    $150

I am happy to say I have made it to day 6 of 60. Here is my painting based on the drawing that follows. It was inspired by my total obsession with chandeliers.  My husband can vouch that whenever we go to Lowe's or Home Depot, I am always eyeing the chandeliers. My favorite is the caged chandelier from Restoration Hardware.  This painting was inspired by two chandeliers depicted below.

What do you think of the painting? As always, I appreciate your comments.

Here is Elise Wehle's second piece of artwork!  She is going strong on the project as well.

60 Days of Painting

March is going to be a great month for painting!  This March and April I am taking the challenge to paint 30 paintings in 60 days.  Fellow artists Elise Wehle and Annie Henrie are also participating in the challenge. 

Please feel free to follow my blog as I post a painting every two days.  The focus of the project is to enjoy the process of painting, not to worry and labor over every meticulous detail.  If you have any comments, image or theme ideas, leave them below or on my facebook page.  I would love to hear from you.  All paintings that will be posted are for sale.  Please contact me if you see one that you would like to have in your home.

Above is the first painting.  Below you can see the wood panels Annie and I made for the project!  It is difficult to see, but there really are 30 panels here.

Also, I am happy to announce that you can currently purchase prints and originals of my artwork on the following sites:

http://society6.com/HeatherRobinsonTeran

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeatherTeran

Here's to a great 60 days of painting!

For those of you who weren't able to be there at my latest art show, here are the paintings:

"A Day's Work"

"Strawberry Days"

"A Sensible Thing"

"All Glamour"

"Canopy Fiction"

"Cloud Cover"

"Peacock Suite"

"Fins Desserts"

"Rustic Romp"

"Shakuhachi Saucer"

The show was titled "The Last Eight Months" referring to the time it took me to produce this body of work.  As you can tell by the statement beneath the show title (see photo above), it was an exploration of unrealistic ideals and our own private vision of utopia.  

It was such an amazing experience painting these--difficult but often enjoyable and definitely rewarding.  Thanks to everyone who helped me with the show!