Thursday, January 10, 2013

Overloaded With Non-Painting Duties

Offshore -- 10x10 Oil/linen



I've been spending an inordinate amount of time trying to set up my new computer.   It's been going fairly well and if I ever finish, I think I will be better off, but switching files over and converting to more updated software is painful.  I upgraded my Microsoft Office, and cannot for the life of me figure out (despite following the directions from several tutorials) how to import my contacts list.  If any of you know how (and it's different than what I've read before) I would love to know what to do.  Happily, I DID manage to import my signatures .. including little images of my work.  Some successes.. some failures.

Additionally, because I volunteer with several art groups, I've spent huge amounts of time doing things for these groups.  I've always felt that it is important to support those organizations that provide us with a venue or opportunities to share our passions.  Many people just think these groups exist without effort and don't realize the amount of work those that DO volunteer do for them.  Anyway.. I've been "giving back" for many years to the various groups I enjoy.  But boy, sometimes it seems that volunteering takes too much time from my art!

Anyway, I've been enjoying painting seascapes lately.   This is just one of several small paintings I've played with:

Offshore

Although it makes it difficult to paint on days like this, the winds often make the most majestic waves to enjoy and thrill over!

Sesquit Point at Leo Carrillo State Beach, CA


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4 comments:

CrimsonLeaves said...

This is just so beautiful, Marian! Love the water and how you've managed to give it that almost transparent look too. I know of only one group nearby and they meet during business hours so I am not a member.

Marian Fortunati said...

I have a bit more time than you do, Sherry, but I have found that the art clubs are a good source of ideas, opportunities and like-minded friends.

Ron Guthrie said...

Hi Marian,
I'm loving your rocky coastal scenes you've been painting lately....but this one is super nice work! I really like the almost side angle of the wave and the great colors you've used....just super work Marian!

Marian Fortunati said...

Thanks, Ron. Funny... I was just looking this one over and have decided it needs some more work.

Thanks anyway... Don't you LOVE what we do??? Always thinking and trying to get better!

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