Dramatic Start

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My day started very dramatically this morning with the sky putting on a spectacular show for me.
Today is the first day I have alone, a chance to pick up my paint brushes and get back to the canvas. It's not an easy thing after a long break is it? I can find plenty of 'urgent' other jobs that need doing but they must wait. ;)

As I write this I have actually made a start, although you could swap the word 'start' with 'mess' but I'm pushing on through despite the chaos!
The painting above is one I did earlier. You might say, "Oh this doesn't look chaotic!"
No, that's because it's small and still inside my sketchbook!
The paintings I'm have trouble starting are larger ones on canvas. An entirely different way of working, with bigger brushes, thicker gooier paint and a larger surface to cover.
Well, off I go to do some more to my 'mess'. When I've spent some more time on it I'll give you a peek!

Comments

Robin Larkspur said…
glorious sunrise! inspiring. Your canvas will reflect that, I am sure!
5 January 2011 at 13:22
*❀* said…
i need some of your determination. well done you, on making a start :o)

i love these images, the bright beautiful birdie pic and the gorgeous cloudscape. we've had no sun at all here today just wet wet wet and it's almost already dark at 3 pm
5 January 2011 at 15:16
Victoria said…
Jessie..wonderful post..and such a beautiful vibrant piece..gorgeous..I am in love with the colors you have shared today! Fabulous!
5 January 2011 at 15:43
Tam Hess said…
Yellow is so bright and cheerful! that bird makes me thing "happy!" Thanks for sharing.
5 January 2011 at 15:58
Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said…
I just love it! And yes... finding myself pulled everywhere and want to paint peace.. funny world! Blessings friend.
5 January 2011 at 18:50
Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said…
Oh it did post, well I posted a comment below accidentally after thinking I lost the comment above and posted to the wrong one. sigh... again. This is my clue to go curl up with my book. blessings and laughs, amy
5 January 2011 at 18:55
Jess said…
Thankyou :) It's a amazing how seeing such a vivid yellow can indeed show up later in my painting!
6 January 2011 at 10:40
MelMel said…
Hello!

Happy new year!
Stunning pictures!

I'm having such a nice afternoon watching Move to the country and blog hopping!xx
6 January 2011 at 15:21
SaraLynnArt said…
I am loving your new birds! The patterns are so beautiful and delicate.

Also, I've nominated you for the Stylish Blogger Award! (here: http://saralynnart.blogspot.com/2011/01/little-pink-fairy-some-stylish-blogs.html)
6 January 2011 at 21:27
Anonymous said…
Loving your birds Jessie and that sky is awesome!
Thank you for your message, so lovely to hear from you.
Here's to have a great new year, even though it seems to a wet beginning,lol! As the rain can make a mess outside, we can make a mess inside, he, he!
Loads of love!
Julie
7 January 2011 at 09:34
Cynthia Schelzig said…
WEll this gush of yellow is exactly what I needed...it really brightened my day!!
8 January 2011 at 16:52
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