The day is halfway and I’m still running around like (as we say in
the Netherlands) a headless chicken…
I uploaded the photos for this post earlier today, but I could not find
words to go in this post. Not even the title… My head is somewhere else.
How come? Well, FEATURING was send to the print office today!
OHMY – In a week or so, the magazine will be born on paper.
A real magazine, MY magazine… I will be able to flip through the pages.
I’m so curious how you guys are going to like it!
It really is going to happen now and yes, I am nervous to the bone.
Sooo, I will show you last weeks artwork without much words.
I’m sure you’ll understand
The Chronicles of Marit 2012 – Week 14
(Size: 24,5 x 49 cm – 9.65 x 14.86 inch)
Inspired by the diaries of ales°motyl
Westenwind – edited/improved
OK, this needs some explanation.
Remember the canvas I showed you last week?
I uploaded the photo of it in several galleries and some comments say
there was something ‘missing’… even my beloved felt that it wasn’t finished.
Oh. OK. Is it?
I put the canvas on the side-table and looked at it for two evenings.
The comments were right, there WAS something missing.
Movement. Wind.
I added some gesso and black paint stripes.
Now it is really done.
Here are the ‘before’ and ‘after’ pics…
(BTW – The colours on the second photo look as the colours in real life)
… and here’s the canvas ‘on its own.’ (Click to enlarge)
For the Dutchies:
Volgende week maandag (16 april) gaat de online workshop ‘Let it Loose‘
geheel in het Nederlands (met een Nederlandse groep deelnemers) van start.
Er is nog genoeg plaats (een online groep kan immers onbeperkt groeien! Geen
muren die het aantal deelnemers inperken – er is altijd plaats voor iedereen!)
Mocht je zin hebben om de Lente met veel creativiteit in te luiden, dan ben je
bij ‘Let it Loose’ aan het juiste adres. Gooi los die haren en doe mee!
Je vind alle informatie over deze workshop hier op de website.
I wish you all a nice and sunny week. Don’t forget to tune in on the website of
FEATURING magazine (or subscribe to the newsletter via the ‘stay informed’
button on the site) because later in the week we’re going to accelerate!
(Ha, I just found the title for my blogpost!)
Je chronicles zien er weer geweldig goed uit! Ik wilde dat ik dat op kon brengen om dat iedere week te doen. En “westenwind” leeft nu meer, ik zou er niets meer aan doen. Het is prachtig zo. Het is schandalig maar ik ben vergeten featuring te bestellen. Ga ik nu meteen doen!!!
How exciting it’s all coming together!! Can’t wait!! Loving your page!!! The colors you use always make me HAPPY!
I love the finished painting. You’re right. The 2nd photo does look more finished. I want to buy Featuring as soon as it comes out.
Congrats on your magazine going paper! So fun. I’m hoping to get to grab a copy while in Amsterdam this summer! Love the art you shared as well.
I like the finishing touches on your wind canvas. Very nice.
Amy: the magazine will only be available online – via the website. You don’t have to come to the Netherlands for it 😉
Het wordt nu wel heel spannend hoor met Featuring op het punt van tastbaar worden. Ik ben erg benieuwd! Heel veel succes! Westenwind was en blijft mooi.
Congrats Marit, can’t wait to hold the magazine in my hands. And thank you so much for the sweet comment on my journal pages.
Marit your journal page and canvas are gorgeous!!! I haven’t done a canvas for a while now and you make me want to do one reaaaal bad!! haha Cannot wait to get my copy of the magazine too!!!!!! Super excited!!