"TEXAS LAYERS" IN THE WEBSITE © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Texas Layers"

41" x 12"

Mixed Media on 1.5" cradled panel

$750

I had a terrible time with photographing this painting.  Most likely because of the tall skinny nature...and the color of the sky just drove me crazy.  Here is a detail of the sky that ON MY COMPUTER more accurately describes the blue/grey color I applied. It is a mixture of several blues.

This was taken in process...but you can see the texture in the sky as well as the bluish grey tones that describe the sky..

The center shows the paper cast spiral along with the cactus and fence as it layers it's way down to the bottom

The intent of this painting was to pay tribute to the great state of Texas as that is where we are looking to move.  The butte is from the Davis "mountains". 

It's been quite a few months in the Galloway household.  We have had numerous events that have kind of set us back a bit, from job related insane travel for my hubby, to health scares (we are both just FINE...just had lots of events surrounding until we found out we were fine!), to babies being born and trips to check out Texas; another one set in a week or so...SO, this has slowed me down in the painting area a bit..HOWEVER, there is more in store, so hang on and thank you for your patience!

HAPPY CREATING!

POPPY BEGINNINGS and NEW CLASSES!

I've begun a largish poppy painting with an abstract feel.  This detail shot shows the background process and a beginning of laying in strong color.  Poppies are such fun to paint...such strong orangy red color against the lighter background. CONTRAST is always a good way to go if you want it to grab attention.

I love layering with paint, paper and texture...then drawing in my poppies on top where I feel they would work into the composition the best.  This little section has a little of everything but the painted poppy...background layer, papers, added texture...FUN DOINS!

It's important to pay attention to detail as you can see I've begun to do in the top left corner...paint, texture...blending, but leaving some of what I've done in the background.  I can't say how it will come out in the end...but I'm liking the process so far!

You can see the whole piece in its beginning stages...papers, paint, sketching, texture...all layering...I've begun to paint the poppies so I can work the whole piece together with what I've done in the background so far...This is by far my favorite way to work.

I've worked with more attention to the abstract qualities of this painting.  Something I've been studying for awhile now.  WHICH BRINGS ME TO...new things that are going to be offered that I will speak more about in coming days.

I am working on series of lessons that I will be offering to small groups of people up HERE IN MY MOUNTAIN SETTING!  The working title will be "LUNCH AND LEARN".  I've revamped my lower level into a classroom and will be offering a morning of learning capped off with lunch up here in our little escape from the city location! FUN DOINS!  I believe I will be focusing on the concept of ABSTRACT in the beginning as that is what I've learned is a strong interest.  HOWEVER, there are many different subjects and projects I will be offering throughout the summer months and on until the snows start flowing again!!  IF you are interested in receiving more information on these classes please e-mail me at art4life44@hotmail.com! SO, be watching for more on my Lunch and Learn offerings in coming days!

HAPPY CREATING!!