"MOOSE EYES" ORIGINAL SLICE OF LIFE PAINTING © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

 "Moose Eyes" (detail)

20"x20" oil on textured canvas

Available through my website

$300

"Moose Eyes" 

I've been very curious lately as to what might work in my slice of life paintings as I am calling this series...so, wildlife had to be part of my experiment.  I found this awesome group of photos in the free morgue files as I haven't seen a live moose in years...and just had to crop this dude to see how he might come out, and I had fun and I love him!  I wrapped another dowel with leather, jute and canvas in some of the colors and values found in "Moose Eyes" and let some of the canvas string down the textured canvas to bring a slight bit of interest...the beads are a purple and some fun gold to match his eyes.  For me, this series is fun and different...inspired by a simple band of color streaking through a metal round I saw in Texas one day...Inspiration can come from the simplest of places!

HAPPY CREATING!

AFFIRMATION STICKS; A FUN WAY TO BE REMINDED © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"The Journey"

14"x2 1/2" over all  Wrapped dowel 12"

$28

Available through my ETSY shop

These affirmation sticks came from my packing!  I found all these dowels and before throwing them out sat for a minute and wondered what I could do with them.  SO, wrapping them in leather, jute, hemp, yarns...whatever worked with my theme...and then adding some metal detail and there they were!  The 12" dowel is attached to old barn wood.  Just a great little way to be reminded of what you need to be reminded of.  Hang them in a spot where you can see them every day...that's where affirmations do their best work! They have saw tooth hangers on back making them ready to hang!

"Creating Yourself"

14"x2 1/2"; dowel 12"

$28

Available through my ETSY shop

Same process, different affirmation.  The stones in this one include Lapis Lazuli!

It is always important as an artist to experiment...try new things...play with materials...this is just a great example of doing just that!  Take some time to play!

HAPPY CREATING!