Saturday, June 20, 2015

How was your week?

I've had a fantastic inspiring week,

and also got lots of painting time.
I'm still, after several years of painting, always surprised on how much a small collection of colors can do. It's a true joy to sit down each morning with fresh, clean water and my watercolors, and just create whatever I want to. I know for sure that my lifestyle is just a dream to many people, but real for me and I truly appreciate it.

SOC 5 week 2 is pink + pink + orange. Lovely combo and some of my favorites. It was very tempting to make another flower, but I chose to experiment a bit instead. In fact, this is an idea I've had for some time and now got to test it a bit. My colors this time is: Twinks, Jasmin and pink garnet the orange one is "flat" watercolor. Black and white in addition this week.


In class I had a go on an old can I have, and I have to say I'm very pleased with the result. Someone asked me if I were going to frame some of my work, and I said no because I have so many from earlier that should have been framed, but this one does need a frame.


I have chosen to make a booklet containing some of my paintings in class, together with poems/ verses. I made the front cover the other day, and am happy with that. It has a good feel to it and as it's growing, it becomes more and more a part of me.

First spread in my booklet looks like this. An English verse I stumbled upon some years ago, and that flew right into my heart. I so much admire people that live their lifes in a practical manner. Lol.

Right side contains a Norwegian poem about the wasp.
Now, it seems I have gotten into some computer trouble, and can't access the classroom. So I'm not sure I'll be back in there, but the problem is worked on. In the meantime I'm painting on my own, and today it's time to paint a red pepper.

Beautiful people, thanks alot for all your lovely and inspiring comments, I really appreciate you for taking the time.

Linking to Paint Party Friday and SOC 5.

20 comments:

  1. Lots of lovely work this week. Your SOC creation is beautiful, and the painting of the tin is fabulous. I remember that poem with peas and honey back from my childhood, fun! Have a nice weekend, Hugs, Valerie

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  2. Love your art Laila... a beautiful take on the pink and orange.... how wonderful is the beginnings of your book... and gorgeous painting of the tin X

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  3. I think your booklet is going to be beautiful, Laila! I can't wait to see the finished product that is filled with your work! And the art work you created using this week's colors is stunning! You are an inspiration to us all! HUGS!!!

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  4. fabulous vibrant use of the colours this week - would look wonderful on a big shawl

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  5. Sounds like a great week.
    Your SOC pinks and orange is terrific, quite unusual, I like the way you have painted the horizontal stripes, they bring the whole painting together.
    The can is beautifully painted too, as are the roses and buds, and I love the browns and whites with the red rose.

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  6. Fantastic pieces of art Laila-you really nailed this week's SOC colors and I love the composition. Your book is beautiful too.

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  7. Laila, your art is always inspiring and beautiful. I love the idea of your booklet with your art and poems.

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  8. Great artwork!!! I'm also a lover in such bright colors! Ulrike

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  9. Love your pink and orange art Laila. I am trying to work out what 'Corso' is on that tin - is it hair wax? Do tell. Happy PPF

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  10. Laila, such wonderful artwork this week. Hope the computer problem gets ironed out.

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  11. Wow! You are a very creative artist. Your SOC entry is so well done and enjoyable, and the tin is stunning, as is all your art you showed. Beautiful work, all.

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  12. Such great pieces here, your SOC piece really is different and unique!

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  13. Love your tin and your SOC piece is awesome.:)

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  14. Your SOC-piece looks fantastic! Love the lines! And the watercolours are so beautiful....

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  15. Always such a treat to visit your beautiful work and humble expressions! I love your soc full of colour and all the others are gorgeous too!! You deserve great things..you are kind soul! Enjoy creating!

    Hugs Giggles

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  16. Beautiful piece for Soc and great work this week!

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  17. Sikke en masse skønne billeder denne uge :)
    Er især helt vild med tulipanbilledet - det er virkelig smukt!

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  18. Finally getting here to catch up on your blog and have to say I am loving seeing your work being shown to the world... It has been such a pleasure having you in the classroom... And love the summer of colour piece... Awesome

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