Liquid Woodland A mixed-media Abstract painting Materials   Pouring acrylics Heavy-bodied acrylics Metal leaf (gold and bronze) Texture paste Loxley 12 by 12-inch canvas, 1. 5 inches deep.  Today I read a quote by Paul Klee "A line is a dot that went for a walk" and that feels so appropriate for this painting.... On a bright, but chilly January morning, 'Liquid Woodland' was inspired during a reflective woodland stroll. I was walking...

Rainbow Revelry Mixed-media painting. Acrylic paints Chalk pastels Glass crystal clear and AB Rhinestone A5 Acrylic paper Are you recovering from the Christmas revelry? Personally, I had a quiet Christmas with my partner, but whether you hosted a large festive gathering or spent it in peaceful solitude, there’s no denying that this time of year is all about celebrating and having fun. So here's a painting to reflect on the celebrations we have...

Phantom Hues Mixed-media painting. Acrylic paints Chalk pastels Glass crystal clear and AB Rhinestones 140 x 95mm Bockingford Watercolour paper This is the last in a series of five paintings painted on postcard sized pieces of watercolour paper. Each painting began with a pastel background which I then worked on with acrylic paints using pallet knives. These little paintings have given me inspiration for a series of larger paintings that I...

Spirits Awakened Mixed-media painting. Acrylic paints Chalk pastels Glass crystal clear and AB Rhinestones 140 x 95mm Bockingford Watercolour paper Here's anther very tiny postcard sized painting. Look for the eyes and find the spirits.      This painting started with a chalk pastel background as seen above. Acrylic paint was applied on top with a pallet knife before I added the Rhinestones.    Check back tomorrow for another painting.....      

Can you see me? Mixed-media painting. Acrylic paints Chalk pastels Glass crystal clear and AB Rhinestones 140 x 95mm Bockingford Watercolour paper This very tiny postcard-sized painting on watercolour paper was really fun to paint. Look for the pairs of eyes - can you see me?   Chalk pastel background. Acrylic was then applied with a pallet knife and the Rhinestones added last.    Check back tomorrow for another painting.....    

Heaven's Dreamscape Mixed-media painting. Acrylic paints Glass crystal clear and AB Rhinestones A4 canvas Here's a painting designed to brighten a dull day. I had just finished painting two tiny stretched canvases in bright summery colours and just kept going.