Day 11: It’s the Little Things and Other Cliches.
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] “Little Things” 4×4, oil on canvas[creativ_button url=”https://denisehopkinsfineart.com/product/little-things-4×4-oil-canvas/” icon=”” label=”Buy Now” colour=”blue” colour_custom=”” size=”medium” edge=”straight” target=”_self”] Day 11 and I’m trying to appreciate the little things on this roller coaster of emotions that is 31 paintings in 31 days. I am currently visiting my ninety-one […]
Day 10. Panic
“Cello, Beautiful” 6×6, oil on canvas [creativ_button url=”https://denisehopkinsfineart.com/product/cello-beautiful-6×6-oil-canvas/” icon=”” label=”Buy Now” colour=”blue” colour_custom=”” size=”medium” edge=”straight” target=”_self”] Remember a mere forty-eight hours ago when I described day 8 as “ordinary”– as finally falling in the routine of a painting day? HA. If day 8 is calm and peace and joy at the wonders of routine, day 10 […]
Day 9: And the Band Plays On.
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] “Waiting for Nate” 6×6, oil on canvas [creativ_button url=”https://denisehopkinsfineart.com/product/waiting-nate-6×6-oil-canvas/” icon=”” label=”Buy Now” colour=”blue” colour_custom=”” size=”medium” edge=”straight” target=”_self”] I’m grateful to all of you who have been sending me photos of musicians for this little series I’m exploring. The photo that is the inspiration for this […]
Day 8: When it Rains, it Drizzles.
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] “Tiny Dancer” 6×6, oil on canvas [creativ_button url=”https://denisehopkinsfineart.com/product/tiny-dancer-6×6-oil-canvas/” icon=”” label=”Buy Now” colour=”blue” colour_custom=”” size=”medium” edge=”straight” target=”_self”] Now that I’m on my fifth daily painting challenge ever, I think I’d classify day 8 as the day I find my rhythm. If everything before that feels anxiety […]
Day 7. Put Me in, Coach.
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] “Put Me in, Coach” 6×6, oil on canvas [creativ_button url=”https://denisehopkinsfineart.com/product/put-coach-6×6-oil-canvas/” icon=”” label=”Buy Now” colour=”blue” colour_custom=”” size=”medium” edge=”straight” target=”_self”] This is the third painting in my musicians series and the second child playing a ukulele. I didn’t specifically seek out children playing instruments, but the reason […]
Day 6: It’s Been A While Since this all Began
“Traveler” 6×6, oil on canvas [creativ_button url=”https://denisehopkinsfineart.com/product/traveler-6×6-oil-canvas/” icon=”” label=”Buy Now” colour=”blue” colour_custom=”” size=”medium” edge=”straight” target=”_self”] Last night I dreamed I spoke my mind to someone I never speak my mind to, and I’m wondering if sometimes we get to practice in our dreams, a rehearsal of sorts. I must admit in the dream I did not […]
Day 5. In a bit of a Jam Session
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] “Lucy” 6×6, oil on canvas [creativ_button url=”https://denisehopkinsfineart.com/product/lucy-6×6-oil-canvas/” icon=”” label=”Buy Now” colour=”blue” colour_custom=”” size=”medium” edge=”straight” target=”_self”] My day 3 painting left me excited, energized, and ready to do more. These types of paintings challenge me because I’m trying to eliminate details I usually emphasize in order […]
Day 4: Mandeville Tree Hugger
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] On a recent trip to Muir Woods in Marin County, California, I stood in awe of the redwood trees, ones I had visited a few times before but which still feel like church every time. I come from trees. My native Mandeville, Louisiana, […]
Day 3: So Pinteresting.
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] “On the Balcony” 6×6, oil on canvas [creativ_button url=”https://denisehopkinsfineart.com/product/balcony-6×6-oil-canvas/” icon=”” label=”Buy Now” colour=”blue” colour_custom=”” size=”medium” edge=”straight” target=”_self”] If you looked at my pinterest account, you’d notice I’m a hoarder of recipes that involve herb garnishes, I’ve got a thing for fresh flowers, and I love […]