Concentrated Sunbeams (Day 26)

"The juice of the grape is 

the liquid quintessence 

of concentrated sunbeams.” 

~ Thomas Love Peacock 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Glorious Grapes~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Alcohol Inks on Yupo paper

See painting specifications and price here.

“Give me wine to wash me clean 

of the weather-stains of cares.” 

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

“In the abstract art of cooking, 

ingredients trump appliances,

passion supersedes expertise,

creativity triumphs over technique,

spontaneity inspires invention,

and wine makes even the worst 

culinary disaster taste delicious.” 

~ Bob Blumer

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Inspired By Wine (Day 3)

"The artist must raise the cup 

of his vision aloft to the gods, 

in the high hope that they 

will pour into it the sweet 

mellow wine of inspiration."

~ Paul Brunton

~~~~~~~~~~~Inspired By Wine~~~~~~~~~~ Alcohol Inks on Yupo paper See painting specifications and price here.

~~~~~~~~~~~Inspired By Wine~~~~~~~~~~ Alcohol Inks on Yupo paper See painting specifications and price here.

~~~~~~~~~~~Inspired By Wine~~~~~~~~~~

Alcohol Inks on Yupo paper
See painting specifications and price here.

For me, INSPIRATION is imagination coupled with emotion and enthusiasm. And it usually comes when I least expect it. A fleeting thought, a happy accident, just getting into the painting process, something someone says or does, can all trigger it. Belief and contemplation of a connection to a Higher Power, can also inspire creativity to kick into gear. It usually happens at a time when my critical left brain is tired or distracted because the analytical does not mesh well with the intuitive state. I'll admit, as I've said before, I've always been a very right brained person, so it is easier for me to listen to that side anyway. As Einstein said; "Imagination is more important than knowledge." and without it there can be no inspiration, but that's a subject for another post. For me, being in a relaxed state and getting into the zone are key. I don't drink wine, but a couple of beers can sometimes do the trick!

Be sure to bookmark my Fourth 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge Home Page for history and links to all the 4th -  30 in 30 CHALLENGE information.

One of the highlights of these challenges for me has been meeting some totally amazing and inspiring artists and bloggers! There are so many interesting stories and it's always so great to reconnect with old and make some new online friends! The art and opportunities are so diverse out there, it boggles my mind and broadens my horizons! 

Thanks so very much for your "fb likes", G+'s,

pins, follows, comments and INSPIRATION!

So, I'd really love to know,

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

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Inspired By Wine

"I cook with wine,

sometimes I even add it to the food."

~ W. C. Fields

Inspired By Wine See painting details and price here.

Inspired By Wine
See painting details and price here.

Yikes! It's been ten days since I posted here. I've been so busy painting, doing commissions, preparing for my Legion Paper/ Dick Blick Yupo Demos and  spending way too much time on facebook!

I was surprised when this painting hit a home run and broke my personal records for traffic, likes and comments on facebook this week. It's not that I'm keeping score, but I can't help but notice. Facebook has become a good barometer for me as far as people's preferences go. I'm still not 100% sure if this was so popular because folks just like the idea of wine, the quote or the painting.☺

This piece started as a flower a while ago and had been set aside. Every time I saw it, I thought of grapes. So after some major surgery "Inspired by Wine" was born. Now, can you guess what I'm thinking of painting at my May and June NYC Demos?! 

BTW,  I just set up two new facebook groups; Yupo Artists and Watercolor on Yupo Paper. Come on over and join in the fun!

KEEP SMILING AND CONTINUE TO

PAY IT FORWARD!

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