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Missed the Boat…

June 26, 2019 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

Every so often, I do something that, to me, is unacceptable. In other words I….fail. Usually I don’t redo the ones that miss the mark, but this time I will.

The featured picture is probably the best of the tries I made of this idea. I did it when I was painting with acrylic, rhinestones and glitter. I kind of miss doing that! I’m thinking of doing some more small ones, as a sideline.

Here’s another example.

However, it didn’t quite do it.

Here’s another example:

And this.

Yet another good drawing, but damned failure at what I was attempting to do.

So, there I go again. Making the best of my failures (in my regular life, too.) Maybe this time I will finally, finally get it! Or maybe not.

The Worst is Yet to Come

January 1, 2019 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

I have a tradition, on New Years, to post the worst picture of the previous year. It helps me keep my sense of humor, and a sense of humility. So, here goes, the worst of 2018!

I actually only did two pictures in 2018, due to my stubborn artist’s block. Therefore, the worst isn’t as bad as it usually is. So, here ’tis;

So since I’ve got such a barren year to use last year, I’ve decided to post the worst of all time:

And the runner up:

I’ve got other bad work to post, but I’m tired from staying up last night to watch the ball in Times Square drop, and I have to be at my day job.

So, to everyone:

Happy New Year! And a healthy and happy 2019!

A Winter’s Tale…

March 14, 2017 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

This winter has been devoted to greeting cards, and gifts. With my lack of energy in the winter, I’ve had a hard time being able to tackle much in the way of creative work. Part of my brain hibernates, I swear, and lies dormant until March.

Looking at my previous winter’s output, there a lot of drawings I’m not proud of. A waste of time and materials.

I also have another type of work I like to do. I’m thinking of combining decals of my good, spring, summer and fall work, with the elements of Danbury rocks…and make objet’s d’arte. Also, do the same with functional items…sorry of a Roxanne’s Shabby Chic. So, I have plans not to waste another winter…..

And as we have this March blizzard outside, I feel more content and inspired than I have f0r months.

The Worst of 2016….and Moving Forward…

January 1, 2017 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

I’m still a little groggy this morning. I stayed up until midnight to see the ball drop in Time Square. Makes me think, all the years I lived in New York City, and close proximity, I never made good on my intention to go to New Years in Times Square. I think the lack of available toilets is what discouraged me.

However, let’s get to it. My worst work of 2016. I do this to keep it light on my part, and to keep it real. Everyone puts out a clunker now and then. So, here ’tis.

Shrubbery. It is. It’s not really all that bad, but then, it isn’t good either. Just laying there, in mediocrity, like yesterday’s stale sandwich.

My comforting observation to myself, is that my worsts don’t seem to be as bad as they used to be. Happy New Year…may 2017 be bright and populated with happy little clouds and trees, with friends.

The Worst of 2016

January 3, 2016 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

Yes, you read that right. I already have a candidate for my worst art of the year. I guess I’m still not feeling the greatest, and my judgment is off, but I really bombed hard on this one:

I meant to exaggerate the colors in this slightly, but went clearly overboard. It came out garish, and without a good focal point.

I may do it over. I may do something else. I can’t do much of anything yet, my new supply of paper is on its way, somewhere in Pennsylvania at the moment.

It’s a good day to do something else for a while.

On the Subject of Rainbows….

December 4, 2015 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

Another more modern association with rainbows is gay equality, diversity, etc. Oh yes, it’s a fertile metaphor

BUT!

I see so many rainbow drawing that are just wrong, and do not capture the spirit of the promise after the storm. First of all, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a rainbow against a blue, sunny sky, as so often is portrayed. That’s just wrong!

No wonder people shy away from the subject in serious art.

Not only that, rainbows seem to be pale and pastel in real life. They’re made of light, of course. So, enough of the bright colors!

(Of course, one way to get around both cliches is to portray it in black and white….especially if it helps the plot line)

So, now my drawing is in the late evaluation stages, waiting for me to come back to it with a fresh eye. In the meantime, I hope you have gotten some perspective on the serious subjects on rainbows.

Now back to real life, and real problems. Terrorism, homelessness, global warming and other subjects. Even if I spout fury on the subject of rainbows, it’s a good break.

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