Artist's Journal

The popular artist blog by abstract artist, Lisa Daniel.

ENOUGH PURPLE?

IS THERE REALLY ENOUGH PURPLE IN THE WORLD? I think not. This painting is getting really rich with some glorious purples. It will be done in time for the studio tours next month…stop by and see it. Maybe you can title it! Yes I will have paintings in the studio that need titles, just like…

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DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

FRESH POUR Starting a fresh new painting! I love the sight of a blank canvas…trying out another flat color, red violet. So many colors and only so many hours in the day!

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FRESH AND GOOD IN THE HOOD

FRESH As always, I am on the lookout for new colors, new materials, anything that is different from what I normally work with. In walks through the door, flat colors. Been wanting to try them for some time now and finally getting it done. This is a detailed shot of a painting I just started.…

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MOTHER LOAD

DONATIONS I’ve had the great fortune of having family and friends who keep their eyes and ears out for canvas destined for the landfill…take a look at this mother load! Got a call last week to see if I wanted all of this canvas otherwise it was going to the dump. Of course I said…

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THAT EVIL YELLOW

ALMOST This yellow painting is almost done….there is a lot of detail here that this photograph, (shot with my phone) doesn’t do it justice. Adding a few more layers then it will be ready. I have a friend who is moving to Tacoma soon, into a new condo-this painting would be great with your new…

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HOW CAN IT BE????

BEFORE & AFTER I am in love with this space! My shoulders lower when I walk through that door. Creativity here is free and unencumbered. These before and after photos cover 6 years of work. How can it be 6 years already? Time goes by quickly when you are pouring! It’s also getting crowded, looks…

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