Splashing Through Life - Art by Patricia Henderson

Here's a little something I painted this afternoon. I'm still experiment-ing with Fluid Acrylics, and trying to evolve from using them like watercolours to using them like acrylics! The subject will be cut up and eaten with my Cheerios tomorrow!

Here's another painting in the Polar Storm series that I'm doing on a textured gesso background. I only use two colours with these: Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine blue. This is the second try for this little guy. I thought he turned out pretty well, and he's sure in keeping with the weather we've been having lately! It's all the way up to -7 degrees Celcius today! Break out the sunscreen and flip-flops!

It's a New Year, and I wish everyone peace and contentment! I've just spent the whole morning updating my website and playing around with my Fine Art America and CafePress stores. You sure can waste a lot of time doing that! Anyway, take a look around if you'd like. The items can be changed, so if you are interested in anything in particular, let me know!

I don't seem to be able to settle down to a particular style. Since starting in watercolours a few years ago, I have lately been experimenting with different mediums and supports, and haven't landed on a style which would identify me as a painter. I'm not sure if this is a good thing or bad, but I'm having a blast trying everything out! It must be the science loving side of me, that likes experimentation. I did this little doodle from life this morning using Golden Fluid acrylics on cheap canvas board I got at Walmart. Ya gotta love Walmart! LOL

This is a little commission I did for a good friend to give to her daughter for Christmas. It went through various versions before I was satisfied. Even though I've done many other animals, including Zebras, for some reason the horse gave me fits! Thanks to some help from my Wetcanvas! friends, since this picture was taken, I've added a hint of hoof to the far legs.

Well, here it is! My first post to my blog! I'll try to keep you updated on my new artwork and anything else that's going on. Here's my latest painting entitled "Polar Storm". This was completed using traditional watercolour paint over textured gesso. Kind of gives you a chill, doesn't it?