A Colorful New Year

Here we are in a New Year- already it’s the 13th! I wanted to make a post, say hello and just share one of my greatest loves- COLOR!

The top image is a little canvas with the primaries on the top row- left to right- Ultramarine White, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Red Light and Ultramarine Blue. All the other colors are mixed from these four-which I didn’t think would be possible. Don’t you need masses of tubes to get all the colors? Well, no you don’t. When I studied at The Lyme Academy of Fine Art- we were not allowed any more than these 4 in Painting 101. I don’t restrict myself in that way any longer but still value the harmony that a limited palette will bring to any painting.

This next image is a color chart dating back to my days at the Lyme Academy- it’s a value scale. I look at it today and know I could do a much better job, but it’s a great reminder of how far I’ve come since I started painting in 2000. Remember- it’s progress- NOT perfection- and that goes for all the facets of my life. 

 

When The Day Is New & Happy New Year’s Eve

When The Day Is New is my last sale of the year- painted while feeling and thinking about the magic that happens when I look for the promise and hope of each new day. One day at a time. This one is 30x48- with a big thank you to CamelliaArt on Hilton Head Island, SC. 

 

Her Broken Wing

This angel is part of a set my Mom had. She used to arrange them on a mirrored lazy susan, among some evergreens, with a candle in the center. Over the years, some were broken, some forgotten, some fell out of favor by their dated looks. All kinds of reasons to stay tucked away, on a shelf.

But this year I painted one- the one with the broken wing. At first I painted her with her wing as I imagined it would be - intact. But then…I thought….tell the truth!

She wants to be accepted as she is. All of us do. So here she is- her real self. Perfect in her imperfections. Transcending her limitations and her fears; she stands with grace in her light.

Hand Picked

 A new venture for me- I’ve decided to offer my art available as merchandise through Pixels-a company that prints on demand. Here’s the link to take you there- I’m very excited that more people who love my art will be able to own it! http://anne-winthropcordin.pixels.com

Here’s a painting titled Side By Side from the Take a Seat collection made into a big, beautiful beach bag!

This painting is titled In This Together-from the Hand Picked collection. Check out all the merchandise it can be made into!

Honey Crisp

 

Here’s one that was fun to paint! A big juicy apple, with one slice taken out- painted from direct observation in the campground. The background was an exercise in simplification-I’m happy with the abstract nature of it, but still portraying the colors of Fall. 8”x8”, oil on panel.

Seal Cove

 Seal Cove, Oregon- what a magical place. We are traveling in our motorhome and the campground is right across from the Pacific Ocean. Cross the 101-look carefully!- then a set of steps to the beach. At the first landing is a bench where I set up to paint the magnificent rocky shoreline. The painting is 8x16 and already has been SOLD! 

People walking on the beach asked for a photo of the painting- of course I said yes, but then asked them to take one of me. The artist in her happy place!

Harmony

 

My painting Harmony was selected by Kevin Gilmore for a new show at Spring Bull Gallery titled Out of the Blue. This painting is 12x24 on gallery wrapped canvas and was originally titled- An Experiment. Using only yellow ochre, Indian red, ultramarine blue and titanium white to make as many hues as I could while minimizing repetition and showing a full range of values. The show runs through 10/29/23- hope when you’re in Newport you’ll stop in. Open daily except for Tuesdays.