Back again after a long absence...I have been painting lately and the "Sacred Cow" is going to be as (or better) than the pig (I think). At least it is as pleasing to paint. The background so far is a tie- dye effect and it is so yummy! I was showing the "Ball Dog" to some of my colleagues at the art school and my friend asked me why I am painting animals (as if it was naff). He went to see the pig in the gallery this summer so he is not trying to insult. I told him that I liked to spend time painting things that I like. If you're going to spend so much time on a painting then it should be something that makes you feel good. I have thought a lot about it since he asked and I know that I am really uncool art wise, but I really like my subject matter and I really like when I get that photo realism type effect. The backgrounds are a little surreal so maybe that will help me from being considered a total loser. I really don't like abstract art that much and the pre-Raphaelites are my heros. I like to look at my paintings and think how I could kiss them. That sounds weird but when the pig left the studio I had to touch it and when I look at it, I can't believe that I painted it!
My pic today is called "Horses at Holkham". It is a photo that I have played with in Photoshop using watercolour brushes and a parchment layer. I really love the effect. It is going to be a thank you card for our friends who hosted us that weekend. I think they will love it because they have a lot of local art that shows the beauty of the area.
Well, I am back at the studio tonight so TTFN X
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