As long as I’m imprisoned, I’m determined to make the best of it. I’m in the throes of a final phase in a very ambitious painting of New York City. The painting includes things I struggle with most: lines, perspective and more lines. Even with a ruler, I find it difficult to draw a straight…
Musings
COVID, CREATIVITY OR THE LACK THEREOF
I admit that by month seven – or whatever the hell it is – of this pandemic, I’m frazzled. I’m certainly not alone. Anyone with a pulse feels the same. I don’t feel I can complain because I’m 1) alive; 2) healthy; 3) roof over my head and food on my table (and hips). Therefore,…
GREAT ESCAPE
Original Landscape 12×16 Acrylic Framed and ready to hang 600.00 I painted this during Covid. Working on it was calming and meditative. That state of mind is reflected in the painting. When you look at it, you’re transported to rolling hills, green grass and the beauty of nature. This is unlike most of my other…
CURE THE BLUES
Original Oil Painting 8×10 Linen Canvas Box Frame 375. An expressionist floral painting in shades blues and lavender will bring sunshine on a cloudy day – whether clouds are in the sky or in your head. This is last of a group of small floral paintings made while on extended stay in Carmel, California, surrounded…
ORANGE CRUSH
375. Orange Crush 8×10 Original Oil 1″ Box linen frame I’ve never used this color palette before but will definitely be using it again. The blending of the colors create movement and flow. It works in a group arrangement or stands on its own. ViaEtsy
COVID, CRAZINESS AND COLOR
When the world is dissolving into madness, it helps to have a distraction. Painting flowers has become mine in recent weeks. What a lifesaver! I’ve been experimenting with new oils, water based, so they have no toxic fumes and are easy to clean up. That’s a MAJOR plus for me because I’m so messy. I’ve…
RED WHEN YOU’RE BLUE
RED WHEN YOU’RE BLUE 8×10 original oil Linen box frame 375 I love this painting for its color and attitude. When locked inside in winter, it’s the kind of painting that reminds you sunshine and flowers remain even if unseen. A vibrant color palette with an expressionist flare. ViaEtsy
PURPLE PASSION
$375 8×10 Oil Original oil painting Vibrant and bold purple background sets off the whites, blue and pinks. Sophisticated despite it’s small 8×10 size It’ll keep your room in bloom throughout the year as you discover new facets of the flowers. ViaEtsy
FLOWER FIX
375.00 8×10 original oil The first person who saw this painting, another painter, said it had “mystical” quality to it.It’s certainly mediative. You can get lost in the painting, going deeper and deeper into the field of flowers until you lose yourself. The soft color palette of yellows, orange and greens is soothing yet vibrant….
BLACK LIVES MATTER!
As horrific the last week has been because of the brutal murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police, it was thrilling to see the response to those heinous actions from the public. I attended several protests this week. One took place in downtown LA. I’ve attached a photo of me on my…
#RESIST – REUSEABLE FACE MASK
Original #RESIST face mask. An art gallery in Montreal is manufacturing and selling it. Protest while protecting yourself and others. ORDER NOW! (www.art-a-porter.com/benita.garvin) A great heirloom to pass down to grandchildren from the pandemic of 2020! Here are just a few happy #Resisters. Masks are comfy, cool and come two (2) to a package.
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