Size: 20x16 cm
Media: oil colors on canvas
Still so much of life
Monday, 30 November 2009Thursday, 26 November 2009Wednesday, 25 November 2009Invitation to tea (1)![]() Size: 29x21 cm Media: soft pastel on Ingres paper © VANESSA STASHINSKI 2009
And here is some more practice with cookies. There are 3 pastel studies of same subject (Invitation to tea). Which one do you like more? Tuesday, 24 November 2009Domino![]() Size: 22x18 cm
Media: oil colors © VANESSA STASHINSKI 2009 Actually, I was painting these lovely cookies as a study for future paint, but seem they are self-sufficient. Monday, 23 November 2009Sunday, 22 November 2009Saturday, 21 November 2009Friday, 20 November 2009Thursday, 19 November 2009Wednesday, 18 November 2009Tuesday, 17 November 2009Chilling together![]() "Chilling together (1)" Size: 17x15cm Media: oil colors on canvas © VANESSA STASHINSKI 2009![]() "Chilling together (2)" Size: 18x14 cm Media: oil colors on canvas © VANESSA STASHINSKI 2009We just brought home these twisted chilies from the grocery store. They were so vibrant, vital, and attractive -I couldn’t wait to paint them! Monday, 16 November 2009Sunday, 15 November 2009Round the world (II)![]() Size: 30x22 cm Media: oil colors © VANESSA STASHINSKI 2009It's one more of travelling ducks painted by demand. Sometimes I feel like I'm a duck-travel agent :-) I can't help - people like them. So I do! I like these yellow ducks - they are little but brave buddies. And... do you know what? I don't mind to paint it again. Vanessa
exhibition, still life, painting
apple,
duck,
round the world,
travel,
yellow duck
Saturday, 14 November 2009Nameless yet#123 (not named yet, need your creativity, guys!) Size: 40x40 cm Media: oil colors on stretched canvas © ANDRE STASHINSKI 2009 Folks, I stuck with name of this one and ask for your help. Photos below show painting in progress. Andre Friday, 13 November 2009Thursday, 12 November 2009Wednesday, 11 November 2009Tuesday, 10 November 2009Art-materials
Just received a box with art-materials from the store. What a pleasure is unpacking!
This time I received oil colors and linseed oil (1 liter jar) of Pebeo - French manufacturer. Their quality is satisfying and prices are reasonable. A Few months ago we tried KAIBO colors, made in China. Well, they were extremely cheap, but… ohhh… it was really, but r e a l l y baaaad! It’s correct to remind ourselves: “we are not even rich enough to buy cheap goods”. Hah, at least we tried! Ah, yes, we purchased also varnish at this time. The big one (480ml!) which is supposed to be Van Goch (with VG’s auto portrait) is “ultra-shine” (OMG!) and stinky – we tried it immediately. The second one is “Triple Thick” spray (US) is good and multipurpose. It contains 6 oz (170 gr) and is quite expensive, but at least sure. Normally we don’t use varnish on paintings, but there are few pictures painted on rugged canvas; unfortunately colors paled when dried. Varnish is supposed to return them to their original qualities. Monday, 9 November 2009Sunday, 8 November 2009Saturday, 7 November 2009Thursday, 5 November 2009Tuesday, 3 November 2009Sunday, 1 November 2009
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