(The actual video is posted a little later in this post)
Welcome to another Freedom through Painting Friday!
Today I would like to share a video of my painting process.
First, I must mention a couple of things.
- I adore painting on paper. I feel that painting on paper gives me the freedom that I desire to experiment and play. Plus, there is HUGE collage material potential for any painting that I do not wish to keep whole. I paint on 80 lb. paper, which works just fine for tempera and acrylic paint. There are limitations to how much heavy paint and heavy layering you can do, but for quick painting for the fun of it, 80 lb. paper works great! (For heavy layering, I would use 140 lb. Strathmore watercolor paper or 100 lb. Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper.)
- I love using long handled brushes. I don't always use them, but the long handle allows me to be looser and more free when I paint. I am going for expression, not perfection. (The Robert Simmons Titanium Brushes have worked well for me. I also recommend the Simply Simmons brushes, if you are out shopping at a craft store like Michaels.)
- You do not need any prior art experience to paint. All that you need is the desire to create and your own inner guidance. Begin by choosing colors that you are attracted to, then paint away!
First, I will share the video. After the video, I would like to talk a little bit about the artist Flora Bowley.
The video is just under 5 minutes long. At about 1 minute 15 seconds, I speed up the video. I hope you enjoy it!
Let's Talk:
Flora Bowley is an artist I have been following for several years. I took her Bloom True E-Course several years ago, and it was really transformative for me. Flora got me painting on LARGE CANVAS!! After I was a student, the e-course was revised and new videos were shot by Zipporah Lomax. I am a huge fan of Zippy's photography.
Every time Bloom True is offered, I contemplate signing up again.
Every time Flora releases a new Studio Diaries, I contemplate signing up. What about you?
Here's a sneak peek into the January 2016 Studio Diaries from Flora Bowley:
Isn't that awesome?!! Flora is a professional artist and teacher with a huge heart. I can relate to her on many levels.
If you are wondering why I am talking about Flora in this Freedom through Painting Friday post on Orange Spiral Arts, it's because Flora inspires me to paint!
I can almost guarantee that she will inspire you to paint, too!
Go ahead and sign up for the Bloom True E-Course if you can.
If that's too much right now, I highly recommend Flora's Studio Diaries.
I love sharing the love for other artists who I believe work hard to help others open up to the power of their own creative expression. Flora does that.
May you feel inspired to be free, let go, not care if your painting "looks good", so that your creative soul has a chance to feel expressed and satisfied.
Whether you choose to paint on paper, or canvas, with inexpensive paints, or fancy paints, your soul does not much care, as long as you paint!
Upcoming Opportunities:
The Beautiful BEing Program ONLINE is in full swing. It's not too late to sign up. The pace is nice and slow, over a five month span. The content is rich and deep, where inner wisdom and intuition guide the way, writing + painting! Click here.
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Liquid Watercolor Mandalas through Forest Lake Community Education, Wednesday, February 17th, 6pm-8pm
Blessings and Peace,
Briana
