Day 3 Abstract Triptych

Day 3

Abstract Triptych, vegetable dyes with Elmer's glue and glycerine on Yupo paper, each piece 7.5 " x 11"

Because I will be driving over the Sierra's today to Yerington, NV to go to my Uncle Eugo's (my dad's eldest brother, 97 yrs old) funeral tomorrow, I wanted to paint something simple and quick so that I could get on the road. Beverly Kay, my dear friend from Evelyn's Santa Cruz Memorial workshop, taught me this technique. The dyes do the darndest things when I'm not looking. These images were taken while they were still drying, so the paintings may be quite different when they are completely dry.

For inspiration, I was looking out the north window at the blue sky, eucalyptus, and blackberry bushes in the open space behind our house.

Days completed: 3

Days to go: 362

Day 1 Creekside Smokehouse

1 January 2010

Day 1

I've been wanting to paint the Creekside Smokehouse for about a month since the Fire Poker has been in bloom. I sat in Harold, my Honda Odyssey, and painted this 7" x 5" ink and watercolor. I met Teri, the owner David's girlfriend, and found out that it was the one year anniversary of David's ownership. Teri would like me to make cards to sell in the store.

Days to go: 364
Days completed: 1

New Year's Resolution

December 31, 2009

Mary Kay Jolley's New Year's Resolution is to paint a painting a day for 365 days and to post an image of the painting on this blog.

Days to go: 365

Days completed: 0

Sincerely,

Mary Kay Jolley