November 18, 2011

Without Words



I love the simple beauty of a background. When I feel stuck, playing with backgrounds is my chisel. It cuts away all the voices of perfectionism and allows me to just enjoy paint on my hands (and hair--according to my daughter).  I've got an idea for words on this one, but nothing's solid.  For now, it's a wordless canvas bursting with patterned color and that's enough.

(Sorry for the poor photo quality. I'm still struggling to understand this camera. Yes, the manual would be a good place to start but, phffft, who reads that? ;)

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!



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27 comments :

  1. Ayala ArtNovember 18, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Awesome start! About the camera, does it have a "menu" button? I would try that first, seems it is focusing farther away, maybe you can tell it to mark where it is focusing, if it has that option (I don't like reading manuals either heheheh)

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  2. Tara TylerNovember 18, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    that "background" is art by itself!

    i love automatic cameras =)

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  3. KateriNovember 18, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Agreeing with Tara, as well as being inspired by the fact that you are creating beauty even when you don't currently have the words. (Thanks for stopping by and following my blog.)

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  4. NettyNovember 18, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Beautiful background. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  5. AbelaNovember 18, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    The fund is very important ... you have it, see what it is. Saludos

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  6. JoanneNovember 18, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I like that idea, almost one of building your work from the bottom layer up. Enjoy!

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  7. Mary C. NasserNovember 18, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Great textures and patterns!

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  8. NEEDLEWINGSNovember 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Love the colors and textures. An awesome background!

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  9. carlareyNovember 18, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Creating backgrounds is like yoga for your art muscles, isn't it? This one is lovely.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Thank you for your comment on my blog! I am now a follower of your blog :) You are an amazingly talented artist and I am so super jealous! My only artistic ability is doing hair! haha. I do love to write though. I am working on a Major in Communications right now! I am excited to continue reading your blog.

    Xo. Nicole -

    Madeoutofrealthings.blogspot.com

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  11. EVANovember 18, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Great background - looking forward to seeing where you go from here!

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  12. Tracey FKNovember 18, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    love the cuts away all the voices of perfectionism line... beautifully written words to go with the wonderful background you have created happy ppf xx

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  13. JanetNovember 18, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    You're right, it is enough. I love doing backgrounds and this one is beautiful. I like how the colors are layered and blended with some darker ones on the left side.

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  14. JKWNovember 18, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I never thought about backgrounds like that. Interesting. umm, I can read a manual and still not get it. . . that's what grandsons are for :) Blessings, Janet PPF

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  15. CarolNovember 18, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Great background and I can't wait to see what you put on it :0)

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  16. Gloria j ZucaroNovember 18, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Love all your colors and textures. Very pretty!

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  17. Robin Panzer ArtNovember 18, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Creating backgrounds can be such a joy and this one is quite lovely! ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #9 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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  18. Carolyn DubeNovember 18, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I hadn't thought of it that way - that doing a background puts the perfectionist in my in its place - but it is so true. When I'm swirling in inner critic crud backgrounds get me back into my art.

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  19. ANNENovember 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I love it! Beautiful colours.

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  20. JenNovember 18, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Wonderful start! Working on backgrounds makes me so happy. It can be so relaxing too. Looking forward to seeing your finished piece. :) Have a great weekend.

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  21. peggy aplSEEDSNovember 18, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    yes, i love doing backgrounds too! did you try half pressing the camera button to focus it? thanks for sharing!
    hugs,
    peggy aplSEEDS

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  22. Daniele ValoisNovember 18, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    oh, I love backgrounds too! This one of fab!

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  23. Kristin DudishNovember 19, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    You're off to a wonderful start! It is fun to imagine the endless possibilities of this beautiful background :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  24. AnonymousNovember 19, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I hope you show us what you ended up doing with this!

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  25. Amanda TroughtNovember 19, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    This is a lovely background, I work in a similar way, doing the background helps me get unstuck. Looking forward to seeing where you take this next. Have a blessed weekend. Amandax

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  26. HeARTworksNovember 19, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Yes I find that if I am able to create a beautiful interesting background, I am more inspired with the rest of it! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  27. ChristineNovember 19, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    This is a painting to me, not just a background! I like it.

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