Susie Caron
Pet Art Blog
Twee' Art LLC, Vermont
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 The Washington" #2 Susie E. Caron The next one also took 2 months, mostly because I began to paint it as a snow scene. However, my husband told me that in the winter, this train would not have a cow catcher in front. So, I altered it to a mid-summer scene . In this one, I discovered that I needed to use graph paper grid lines over a photo of his train in order to enlarge it and make it proportionally correct. This took a lot of time and planning. I particularly like the way I painted the smoke. The most important thing I've learned to date is not to be afraid to paint over anything I don't like, or that just isn't working. I used white Gesso for a while, but later for small mistakes I just used Titanium white. I promised more photos of my original paintings on coasters. As you will guess from these, my son and his wife are very active. I painted their coasters from their photos.
If you are thinking about painting your own coasters, I recommend buying the 4 to 4.5 inch pine blocks and using acrylics as a great way to start. You can find them at most art supply stores. I buy most of my supplies at DickBlick.com or Michaels. Dont forget to purchase some acrylic sealing spray to water proof them as well.
Questions or comments? I'll answer below. Hugs and Blessings Susie
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This is painting #10 and my very first bird painting. Susie E. Caron (c) 2/15/17 I just completed this little acrylic painting of a sweet, colorful bird. I found the photo on Pixabay, a site that offers Creative Commons Zero License (CCO). What a wonderful site and obviously, helpful to me while I'm learning to paint. I found several that I liked and chose this little fellow because he's all alone. He also looks a little cold, but he's sitting in a tree filled with small seeds. I decided to call this painting: "He Feeds the Tiny Bird" ....because that's what I see. Matthew 6: 26 says "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? I hung this painting in our dining room to remind me that God miraculously provides for all living things. When every I find myself wondering how God could take care of us and our needs, this painting will remind me that He Feeds The Tiny Bird and He can supply our needs. I only need to ask. Hugs and Blessings Susie |
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About SusieSusie Caron, acrylic artist, creates realistic paintings of pets, animals, and selected scenes. Her love of and experience with many pets and farm animals throughout her life, enables her to capture the unique feeling and expression of each subject. In her commission pet and livestock portraits, Susie also works with each customer to discover and then reveal the personality and special bond between pet and human. Categories
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