It took me awhile, but I finally figured out how to convert raw images to a format Photoshop would read. A friend Don Kalec, shot my new paintings for me in raw, per my request. Probably can't see the difference in low resolution, but it does make a big difference. You don't loose the detail in the brushstrokes.
I'm off to London tomorrow. I hope to gather some inexpensive, but oh so cool, antiques for new paintings. I will probably see some sites, as well. Never been to London, so I am very excited to go. Happy Birthday, Lois!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
here I go - me blogging!
I am back to painting full-time! I love waking up in the morning, looking forward to a day of painting. There's much more to do in a painter's day than paint, however. I need to redesign my website www.loiseakin.com, framing, photographing work, searching for new and interesting objects to add to my paintings, and now blogging.
I kicked off my new life by entering a competition. I joined Oil Painters of America on Wednesday and entered their annual competition last night (last day to enter). See below painting. I don't expect to win any awards, but enjoyed the process. Made me feel like a real painter.
Come follow me along in my journey, a painter's life can get lonely.
Ginger Jar
Oil on Linen 18" X 18"
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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