abstract painting

Yes, I tend to do mostly abstract artwork, but jumping into Tracy Verdugo’s 30 days of abstracts on Instagram got me thinking about doing abstract work even more . . .

Challenges, PaintingLenna Young AndrewsSeptember 24, 2018

A new painting

We have been moving furniture around so I could easily make more use of our dining room table . . . for art! When we swapped rooms there ended up being a big empty space above the TV. None of our other artwork seemed right for this space . . .

PaintingLenna Young AndrewsJanuary 3, 2017

I revamped a painting!

The other day I decided to revamp this painting I did for Steven 2 years ago. I wanted to add to it as it did not seem done yet and looked too watery.

PaintingLenna Young AndrewsSeptember 28, 2016

getting painty

I am continuing with Tammy Garcia's online course called Novel Approach -slow but sure, at my own pace. I really like that! It has taken some getting used to at first, not being in the same place as everyone in the course, but you know what? I think it's good . . .

Altered Book, PaintingLenna Young AndrewsFebruary 17, 2016daisy yellow art, Altered Books

StencilGirl Windswept Bag Project!

Whoo Hoo! I am so happy I was asked to be a Guest Designer for the StencilGirl Talk Blog, February 17, 2016. When I started thinking about what to do, I felt inspired to work with fabric . . . .

Painting, Miscellaneous, StencilsLenna Young AndrewsFebruary 17, 2016stencils

Playing with paint in my journal

10/24/14 -If I don't have an idea to get me started working in my art journal, then playing with paint is a sure fire way to get me to dive in. Start by squeezing acrylic paint right on your journal page.

Art Journal, PaintingLenna Young AndrewsOctober 24, 2014

Looking for indigo

“Moderation. Small things. Sample a bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health.” ~ Julia Child

Art Journal, PaintingLenna Young AndrewsSeptember 21, 2013watercolor crayons, blipfoto

I've got those monochromatic blues . . .

I've made a short video on my process for daily paper prompt #20 . . . the blues -

Art Journal, PaintingLenna Young AndrewsSeptember 11, 2013

Zen and the Art of Painting with Bill Buchman

Bill demoed and spoke about the Zen approach of reacting to the moment. In Zen Buddhist painting, ensō symbolizes a moment when the mind is free to simply let the body/spirit create…

self-portrait

Especially because this seemed like a difficult task to do in my mind -a self portrait, I am so pleased with how it came out! I really like this self-portrait and was glad that once I started looking for inspiration, it manifested itself. Another lesson learned once more: Just start!

Painting, Bill Buchman ClassesLenna Young AndrewsApril 28, 2012Bill Buchman

The Big Gesture and more . . .

In class, Bill demonstrated the Big Gesture with Sumi-E brush. Here is his demo piece below - it is a Zen idea of spontaneity in painting.

Painting, Photography, Bill Buchman ClassesLenna Young AndrewsApril 21, 2012Bill Buchman

Enso: zen circles - with Bill Buchman

Last Monday in our Creative Breakout class our instructor Bill Buchman showed us how to do the Enso using Sumi-e brushes and a reed pen.

Creative breakout class with Bill Buchman

Last week in class with Bill Buchman, we learned more about color theory. He started with a lecture about color, showed us what he meant by color temperature and opposite/complementary…

Painting, Bill Buchman ClassesLenna Young AndrewsApril 9, 2012Bill Buchman

Creative Breakout class with Bill Buchman

Yesterday I went to my first class with Bill Buchman. I was very attracted by the title of his workshop ...Creative Breakout: Release the Power of Your Creative Imagination