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Some Halloween fun from start to finish. Made
myself paint to a timer. Not thrilled with this paper, it was soaking
up paint and wasn't very cooperative with lifting paint. But I pressed
on! Watercolor.. Drop me an email if you'd like to take this one home! $80 with
free shipping. Deborah@DeborahBollman.com<br />
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Super fast sketches in my sketch book. A drawing sketchbook at that. This paper actually
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My son is calling this painting done. He's anxious to hang it! I painting this image of a character called Edward Kenway from the game Assassin's Creed. Not my ususal subject matter, but it was fun to do and I learned a lot doing it. Watercolor. <br />
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So out of these late evening painting slinging things comes another watercolor football painting.<br />
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An original NFL painting would make a wonderful gift the man cave or office! Drop me an email at <a href="mailto:Deborah@DeborahBollman.com" target="_blank">Deborah@DeborahBollman.com</a> or have a look at what is currently available here.. <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1nvy3LM" target="_blank">Football Art</a></strong><br />
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Yes. You heard that right. In my other life I’m a horse trainer and one of the writers for <strong><a href="http://giantsbigblueblog.sportsblog.com/" target="_parent">GiantsBigBlueBlog.net</a></strong> for SportsBlog.<br />
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Odell Beckham, Jr #13 is my first creation.<br />
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Next victim is rookie Weston Richburg.<br />
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You can view my gallery of football art here... <strong><a href="http://deborahbollman.com/collections/44337" target="_blank">Football Art</a></strong><br />
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Chilly Squirrel is now Chllin' Squirrel. <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> This is the same squirrel that posed for Chilly Squirrel. He's enjoying the sun on the deck railing and stuffing himself with seeds and peanuts. I painted this live. He's a very cooperative little squirrel! Peanuts will do that.</span></span></span></div>
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2. Working very quickly a lay down wash using Cobalt, Permanent Alizarin Crimson and Ultramarine Blue. I work wet on wet and on an angled board at this stage. I use large brushes. My favorites are my Pointed Squirrel Mops my Rekab.gl</div>
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3. I'm using a really simple palette. Burnt Sienna, Alizarin Crimson, Cobalt, Ult. Blue, Yellow Ochre and a touch of Payne's Grey. That's it. It gives the painting unity. </div>
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I'm an "all over" painter. I don't work left to right or top to bottom. I go where my intuition takes me. </div>
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I'm also and impatient painter! I put in my lightest glazes and then like to hit it with some really dark darks pretty quickly.</div>
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My basic technique is to wet the area I am working on first with clean water and then I lightly mix my colors on the palette. Then I drop color into the wet area and let them mix on the paper. The dry edges act as a brake and prevents the color from bleeding out. I, also move the board around letting the water run, which allows the pigment to mingle until I get the effect I'm after.</div>
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5. Continuing to build up layers and working quickly. The tree branch is a mix of Burnt Sienna and Payne's Grey with some dry bruising for texture.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'm quite pleased with this one. It's not tight, it's not perfect but it captures the feeling that I was trying to convey.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">If you's like this one to hang on your wall.. click here! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I've gone ahead and entered it in the Bold Brush Art Competition. </span><br />
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I was asked a question on the subject of en plein air painting and why go outside in the sun, elements, and bugs when I could just paint from a photo in the comfort of my studio. </div>
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I mulled over this one on of my early morning hikes with my dog, Tess.</div>
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And the title of Chapter 8 from the book Doctor Dolittle popped into my head which is... </div>
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<li>Have you ever stopped to just watch a hawk soar overhead?</li>
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<li>When was the last time you pulled the car over to marvel at a beautiful view, not because it is your destination, but just “because”.</li>
<li>Have you laid out on a blanket at night to contemplate the stars and Universe lately?</li>
<li>Did you ever notice the the dandelion flowers open in the morning, and close up their blooms at night? How about the color? Such an incredible happy yellow!</li>
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What does this have to do with painting outside? Everything. Painting outside is about unplugging from technology, and tuning into Source. It’s about slowing down and noticing that there is a whole world going on out there while we humans are running on the wheel. </div>
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When you set up an easel outside you have to really observe things. the colors of shadows, the sweep of a mountain, how the different parts of the landscape relate to one another. And then the painting is done quickly to capture the light before it changes, or the weather comes changes or the heat gets you. </div>
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Painting outside teaches you to notice. It teaches you to marvel. It teaches you that you really are part of something bigger and grander. </div>
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It teaches you to notice what an amazing beautiful planet we live on. </div>
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Why do you paint outside? Or why don't you?</div>
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Boy, that title just about says it all. I’ve just gone through that dreaded period in the life of a creative where the well feels like it had run dry. As a painter I had nothing..nada....zip.... there is nothing quite as intimidating as staring down a blank, glaring white sheet of paper when you have lost all inspiration.</div>
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Judging by my email I can say with assurance that this seems to be a fairly common thing among those of us who create... be it a painting a painting, writing a book or blog content, composing a song... </div>
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I’m going to be very transparent here. I was doing everything in by bag of tricks to avoid that sheet of paper that was staring accusingly back at me. I would “get” busy. If I’m busy, well, then I don’t have time to paint. There are too many other important things that need to get done! </div>
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I finally reached a point where the guilt from not painting got so bad that I had to take a step back and re-assess. I had to get to the bottom of things and I decided to work with a mindset coach to try and figure out why I was trying to avoid doing something that I loved and what I discovered wasn’t pretty. </div>
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One of the key insights that I learned is that it is not laziness or procrastination that was stopping me. It was...wait for it.... perfectionism. Yes, you heard that right. My artwork had gotten to the point where I was making good sales and had I put the pressure on myself to make every painting count. I no longer was painting for the fun of it anymore but for the market and a living. </div>
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My coach said you simply have to “do it scared”. You can’t wait until everything aligns and the fear will magically go away. It just doesn’t work that way. Just do it scared. So I did. And you know what? It works. It feels really uncomfortable at first but I had to give myself permission to be imperfect. And guess what? The fun came back.. it led me back into the fun of seeing what the paint could do and pushing the envelope. And the bonus some of those paintings that I considered "mistakes" sold right off the easel.</div>
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My newly tweaked painting Well Done! is going to be offered up Silent Bid fashion. Bidding starts on this happy painting at $125. 00. Email me with your bid (don't be shy!) to <a href="mailto:Deborah@DeborahBollman.com" style="color: #0084b4;">Deborah@DeborahBollman.com</a> by Thursday, March 23 and I will notify the winner via email. Buyer to pay Priority Mail Shipping. Good luck!!</div>
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This morning's little attempt. I sketched this little watercolor through my back door. Just too freaking cold for the water not to freeze! Does that count as plein air? I tossed some sunflower seeds out to this chilly little squirrel and I worked quickly to capture him in the beautiful light. Watercolor, 5 x 5.5. If you'd like him to come live with you click on the link!</span><div>
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Although it is to late to commission a painting in time for holiday gift giving you can still give the gift of art! I have a nice inventory of horse, dog and NFL Football themed artwork and reproductions available. Here are some offerings! And if you would like to give a holiday portrait of a beloved horse dog or NFL player from your own photo, you can order a gift certificate for holiday gift giving and the recipient can be involved in the process of creating a treasured heirloom. Drop me and email at <a href="mailto:Deborah@DeborahBollman.com">Deborah@DeborahBollman.com</a> if you have an interest!</div>
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The Baroque horse is a thing of beauty. I do adore the baroque breeds and love to paint them. One of my most popular prints. This is a reproduction of the acrylic original.</div>
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Hoof Pick 2 (6 x 8) and Show Sheen (8 x 6) are very familiar items in the tack box. These two little s a really fun paintings make a great grouping for a tack room of farm office! Fun! These are ORIGINAL acrylic paintings on canvas board.</div>
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Doberman Joy captures the unbridled enthusiasm of a red Doberman. </div>
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I just love the excitement of football and those game changing moments. I painted this one in one go. And as usually happens the paintings that get done in one day are usually my favorites. They tend my own urgency in capturing a fleeting emotion. I had this wonderful comment on this painting- "Brilliant! It's seething with power. I think you captured the anonymous brutality of the game. Whether you were going for that I don't know. But it's in there." I couldn't have said it better!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The clock is ticking, the holidays are right around the corner and now's the time to book your portrait if you'd like it in time for holiday gift giving! I have a two more spots available for holiday portraits! If you are thinking of givin</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; text-align: left;">g the gift of a horse, dog or NFL football portrait/painting, please, don't hesitate to contact me. The process is super easy to get started! For more info private message me or drop me an email at <a href="mailto:deborah@deborahbollman.com">deborah@deborahbollman.com</a></span></div>
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Next came <a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/8479/frank-gore" target="_blank">Frank Gore</a> from my favorite team the <a href="http://www.49ers.com/" target="_blank">San Francisco 49ers</a>. I gave myself 30 minutes with this but it was actually too much time. I started to fuss with it so for the next one it's back to 20 minutes. I may do a larger version of this one.</div>
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And finally another 49ers painting... <a href="http://www.49ers.com/team/roster/vernon-davis/3a7d33c5-9d6b-4c78-973d-faf80e03761d/" target="_blank">Vernon Davis</a> who is himself and artist and actually owns an art gallery! <a href="http://www.vernondavisfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Check it it out here</a>! With this one it was back to 20 minutes again. And I 'm quite happy with the result. Mission accomplished!</div>
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All of these are available for purchase! First emails to me at <a href="mailto:deborah@deborahbollman.com">deborah@deborahbollman.com</a> gets them! $60 each! How fun would these be for stocking stuffers?<br />
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The sketch. I did several variations on the sketch and I like the composition of this one the best. I'm using Arches 300 lb Hot Press with a very smooth, bright white paper and is probably one of favorites because it is very suited for the way I like to work. This piece measure 14 x 11.</div>
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One of the things watercolor is made for is painting these atmospheric, misty scenes. You just control that water and move the paper and the watercolor just does it's thing. Love, love, love watercolors for this. This is an 8.5x10 watercolor on 140 lb Arches, Rough Press. SOLD.</div>
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