This small painting is an experimental piece: watercolor underpainting, colored pencil finish (inktense and prismacolor); and a non-toxic wax coating buffed on. The coating is something I use on crafted gourds that have not been painted or stained, but are only burned and/or carved. It generally wants to be sanded on lightly, dried and then buffed. But as I'm playing with different ways to avoid needing glass, I tried this - sans the sanding. The coating is nice - a semigloss, water-resistant finish that shows the rub pattern in an inoffensive way (in my opinion, anyway). This is mounted on masonite. The title of the painting is based on the feeling I get when I look at this lovely blue vintage wheel barrow/wagon, which I'm sure once was used on a daily basis to gather garden wonders. Is it just waiting to inspire someone to fill it with lavender or ripe tomatoes? I hope so.
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AuthorI'm Dianne and I live in South Central Pa. I'm a member of the Waldo's & Co. art space co-operative and Trade Shop, where I'm a member of the Artist's Committee. My studio is there, at 17 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, Pa. I work in pastels, watercolor and color pencil and enjoy both working en plein air (for more about that, scroll down on the homepage) and in my studio. Archives
November 2021
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