Posts tagged original artwork
Commissioned Paintings(Series 5 out of 5)
Commissioned Paintings(Series 5 out of 5)

This is the fifth (and final) from a series highlighting my painting inspirations and the process I undergo when beginning a painting. I decided to use this blog as a writing exercise to clarify, even for myself, the questions that come my way about these two topics. With this in mind, I’ve come up with these five “categories” to elaborate on my inspirations, but note there is often some overlap between these categories! And, because I believe each “category” deserves more than just a few sentences of explanation, I will create a separate blog for each topic; this blog covers my “Commissioned” paintings.

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Life LessonsDawn Wintercommissioned paintings, original artwork, Color InspirationsComment
Defining my inspiration and process (Series 1 of 5)
Defining my inspiration and process (Series 1 of 5)

Often times, I am asked to share my inspiration and how do I begin a painting. That can be a difficult question to answer succinctly as I find there are several responses to that question. Why? Because there are many factors that can determine not only what my inspiration is, but also the inspiration can affect how I begin a painting. My process “of” painting (my techniques) is fairly consistent. I decided to write about where I find my inspiration and to use this writing exercise to clarify, even for myself, and to share bits about my process. I’ve come up with these 5 “categories” to share insight behind my paintings, but know there is overlap between these categories.

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Life LessonsDawn WinterProcess, Painting, Exploring, Color palette, Canvas, original artworkComment