This is the present state of one of the "maytagaramas" I have been forcing myself to work on. There, I said it. May I add, there is a lack of joy in creating these large acrylic paintings of old washing machines- but they must be done. They are for a friend of mine that owns two laundramats (I don't think I spelled that correctly, referring to the place where you take clothes and wash them). It's the straight lines I mostly detest and sometimes tire of the lack of color. Hopefully it will help me to pick up my pace and not be so picky, my gosh, it's not like someone will be seeing these old machines very often to compare them to...but, I need to do a good job. It doesn't help that I want to be painting and drawing other things and try to when there is not enough time to work on these. It has been more difficult finding adequate time than I thought, how could I forget how slow I am? Probably the same manner I forget most everything else. For the record, the background looks sky blue here but it is actually a green, I have tried to mix up the background colors as much as possible. There will be a total of 14 when I am finished, then I will be framing them. Today so far has been filled with using a modern washing machine, cooking, cleaning some, you know, those tasks I live for (ahem!). VolleyGirl would love for me to get them finished as part of the money is going to pay for her braces..........I'm trying! Bless her heart, her makeover depends on her mother's painting ability.
what a huge chore...not too inspiring really, bet you never thought your daughter's future look would revolve round a washing machine...tee hee, what's apollo doing? snuffs is downstairs sleeping on the sofa while hubby watches telly. hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I would not like that task. I think I might rather be cleaning house than painting antique washing machines! Hope you can muddle on and get them finished soon. What we do for money, right?
ReplyDeleteOh I know your feeling so well. I have had to do things I dont like to paint also. And if I dont get them done I feel like I cant get anything else done. I hangs on my mind. Sometimes it is just better to dive in and do them. Get them out of the way so you can create some fun things. But it is looking good. What medium you using? acrylics?
ReplyDeleteyes, Cris, I feel like I can't do anything else! It is acrylics.
ReplyDelete"have to do" is tough - but I find old machines so facinating I think it could be fun...if you wanted to! But it's all for a good cause
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ReplyDeleteComissions are hard only because an artist usually wants to paint what inspires them, what they feel.
ReplyDeleteBut comissions are often part of the deal and they help us grow.
You can make these more fun by not making yourself stay with flat, boring colors.(your words) Put some purples or blues in those shadows, add an unexpected POP of color somewhere!! If you use creative license you'll more likely have more fun ;)
I think it's coming along just fine!