F.A.T Friday Trolley Hop at Mellwood

So, Friday was my first Trolley Hop night down at the studio--the first one I actually got to attend, anyway. In the course of the 9 or so hours I spent down there, I completed two new paintings.

For those who follow my Facebook page, the first one will be quite familiar. I had been working on it for several sessions, and I was finally able to get it to a point where I was happy. I decided to quit on it before it became overworked and stale. I'm not 100% in love with it, but it's an nice restart for me.

Flamingos, 12 X 12, Acrylic on Canvas. $175

I also completed a painting for the rookiepainter blog challenge (found here). Again, I'm pleased with the over all, but there was a slight perspective issue between the reference photo and my drafting and it bugs me. The response has been quite positive, though, so I'm going to relax and be happy about it, too.

Question, 9 X 12, Acrylic on Canvas. $150

 

 

All in all, this has been an amazing "first week back" at the studio. I really couldn't be happier to be back in the saddle. My tentative goal is to paint every day; but I eventually want to complete a small painting every day. As I become a little more comfortable, easing along with the unflexed muscles, I think I can attain that goal.