"Space is the Place"

 

When I found out my older daughter was pregnant I was happy as a clam! She's due in about a month. She decided the baby's room is going to have an outer space theme so I did a little digging and found this amazing photo courtesy of NASA and the Hubble telescope. I think it turned out pretty cool It was fun smearing paint on a canvas with an old rag to give it that dreamy/cloudy look. As you'd expect, it looks better in the flesh! 

"Zany"

 

The word was "Zany" and I kept it pretty loose. Not totally happy with this one. Maybe I'll have a bit more success with the next "One Word" painting. 

"Blocks #3"

 

Made a trip to Blick's and bought some new paints, so I thought I'd try them out on one of these Mondrian-like numbers. I think it worked out okay. 

"Dawn's Early Nightlight"

 

Early one morning I noticed the sunlight creating these interesting shadows from the blinds in our bathroom. They were cast across this old seashell nightlight. I though it might make a cool painting. Not sure if I captured the mood or not--you be the judge. 

"Toledo Square"

 

Went to a Toledo Mud Hen's game about a month ago. On our way back to the car, I noticed this beautiful block of buildings. The brickwork and painting details were stunning. They made a decent subject for a painting too! 

"Cityscape"

 

I did this one using only palette knives. They were challenging to work with but I think it turned out okay. I'll have to play around with them some more. 

"Blocks #2"

 

Having a bit of fun with these Mondtian inspired paintings. I thought I'd do one that was all warm tone colors. 

"Angel Spirit"

 

This is one of my "One Word" paintings. The word I randomly chose from the dictionary was "cherub" but when I finished the painting it looked more like an angel or a spirit, floating in space. Hence, the new name. 

"Blocks #1"

 

A Mondrian-inspired painting. I'm really enjoying doing these. 

"Old Mariner's Church"

 

This historic church is located downtown Detroit, about a block from the Renaissance Center. They actually moved it a number of years ago to its current location. As a side note: Patty Smith and Fred "Sonic" Smith of the MC5 were married here. And they raised a ton of money to have the bells reconditioned.