The last few days have left me drained, elated and happy. I have been busy pouring myself into two 20 X 24 paintings I was hired to paint for the NAMTA show. I am thankful to work with such great companies that afford me the opportunity to do what I love. The first painting is.......
I had such a great time making this piece and was actually sad to box it up and send it (ok, not really!).
So happy to work with products (DECOART!) that inspire me and not being afraid to play with them to add texture and dimension to this piece....
MATERIALS LIST: Decoupage, Gesso, Dimensional Effects, and Paints (DecoArt - Teal Green, Desert Turquoise, Lemon Yellow, Saffron Yellow, Leaf Gree, Yellow Green, and Bluegrass Green), Stencils (The Crafter's Workshop), Charcoal Pencil, Markers (Sharpie), Ink (Marvy Heritage)
All about the colors and just having fun....
I captured the entire painting process on film in this slide show HERE:
Here is a sneak peak of the second piece which I will share this week.....
Painting inspires me in ways I never knew possible.
"Leading with my heart and soul every day...in my work, with my family and my friends. ♥ Took me 43 years to realize that wearing your heart as an accessory is not so bad as long as you are selective with those around you. I know that as an artist this is reflected in my work on a daily basis. Open to new things and seeing what life brings. For that I am grateful." ~Tracy Weinzapfel
Gorgeous Tracy!!
I got chills when I saw these, that is how much the affected me!
Thank you for being you and wearing your heart as an accessory!
<3 Mary
Posted by: mary friederichsen | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Beautiful! Great job!
La-
Posted by: Laurianna | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 01:20 PM
Really beautiful
Posted by: Eliza | Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 02:14 AM
You rocked these!!
Posted by: mjmarmo | Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 04:12 PM
These are wonderful pieces, Tracy! I know the collectors will be so very pleased!
Posted by: Kay Wallace | Friday, April 26, 2013 at 07:40 AM
Thank you so much Kay!
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Friday, April 26, 2013 at 07:43 AM
Thanks Jean!
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Friday, April 26, 2013 at 07:43 AM
THANK YOU!
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Friday, April 26, 2013 at 07:43 AM
Thank you so much Lauriana!
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Friday, April 26, 2013 at 12:31 PM
♥.........great place to wear my heart in my studio. Reflects in my love for my work. Thanks Mary
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Friday, April 26, 2013 at 12:31 PM
What is the stencil number for the flower in the inspiration 5 words picture. I love your work Tracy. I have just gotten back into painting after putting it to the side when I got married and had kids. That was 25 years ago. I am in love with it all over again, and your art is so similar to my style. I am getting so many new techniques of stuff that wasn't available back then. Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration with us.
Posted by: deb thomas | Monday, June 24, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Glad you get inspired Deb! It is not really a flower stencil as much as I turned it into one. It is Crafter's Workshop AHS003 Karen’s Whimsical Vines. Love that stencil. Hope that helps :)
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Monday, June 24, 2013 at 11:28 AM