Sunday, 28 October 2012

No pressure!


Frequently I say on my workshops and courses, how important it is sometimes to take the pressure off when you are painting.  Quite often, we are working towards deadlines, be it for galleries, exhibitions or simply the desire to produce a painting good enough to frame for our own walls.  Sometimes, along with this aim to try and produce a masterpiece, can come a feeling of frustration and disillusionment.

Taking a small piece of paper and simply painting for the fun of it, can sometimes result in the freshest and most spontaneous of paintings and it's a great exercise to do in between painting larger pieces.  Often you can have ideas that can then translate into larger works and the process can refresh your palette in so many ways!


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12 comments:

  1. Unknown28 October 2012 at 20:43

    Hi Kaye - I just love watching you paint.........from nothing comes the most amazing creations and I'm always astounded! Your subjects eyes always capture their amazing souls as shown with the kitten and especially your baby monkey who I've fallen in love with......again!

    Hugs.

    Karen xxx

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    1. Kaye Parmenter3 November 2012 at 20:37

      Hello Karen! Thank you so much, what a lovely thing to say! xx

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  2. Keith Tilley29 October 2012 at 09:48

    Hi Kaye, you're absolutely right, it's so liberating not having to worry about the outcome. It makes it possible to take risks and try things we wouldn't normally dare to do.

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    1. Kaye Parmenter3 November 2012 at 20:38

      Thanks Keith, I always love doing these little sketches - so relaxing ;-) Kaye

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  3. Sherry Schmidt30 October 2012 at 08:00

    Oh My, what a sweet kitty! And great advice on those small in between quickies while there's still some wet paint, etc.

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  4. Midori Yoshino30 October 2012 at 11:39

    Hi Kaye,

    your way of painting is amazing.I always enjoy your slide show as well. Typical watercolour technique, water and colour run nicely on a paper. Very peaceful!

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    1. Kaye Parmenter3 November 2012 at 20:40

      Hi Hani, thankyou for taking the time to comment and I love it that you enjoy the slideshow, I must add more images! Kaye

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  5. renate30 October 2012 at 20:28

    Hello Kaye:) You are so right! I love your kitty. So sweet and cute. Lovely done. Have a nice week:) Did I already say something about the monkey in top? So cute and beautiful painted:)

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    1. Kaye Parmenter3 November 2012 at 20:41

      Hello Renate, thanks for your comments, the kitty was amazing to paint :-)

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  6. Thum2 November 2012 at 10:28

    I really love and enjoy seeing your painting. The eyes of kitty and baby monkey are so sweet innocence, I love it.

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    1. Kaye Parmenter3 November 2012 at 20:42

      Hello Thum, I'm really pleased that you enjoy seeing my paintings, thanks for posting. Kaye

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