Heather Bennett

My Little Kumquats #009

2012-01-24T12:31:00.000-06:00

"My Little Kumquats", 6x6, acrylic on hardboard

My after school art class for 1st – 4th grade started yesterday. We are studying the Impressionist artists.

I like this suggestion Monet gave to other painters:

“When you go out to paint, try to forget what objects you have before you – a tree, a house, a field, or whatever. Merely think, here is a little square of blue, here an oblong of pink, here a streak of yellow, and paint it just as it looks to you, the exact color and shape, until it gives your own naive impression of the scene before you.”

Trying to make my paintings more of an impression…and it isn’t easy! I think this one is going in my kitchen.

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Cupcake Top #008

2012-01-20T12:56:00.000-06:00

"Cupcake Top", 8x8, oil on canvas panel

I know what it means to be a muffin top, but I’m not sure what it means to be a cupcake top.

I’ll be painting over the weekend to try to get a few new cupcakes ready for Art and Soul.

Lost in Chocolate Frosting #007

2012-01-19T18:20:00.000-06:00

"Lost in Chocolate Frosting", 8x8, oil on canvas panel

Another painting for Art and Soul. I did get a bit lost when painting this chocolate frosting. I’ll have to give it another try some other day.A few of my painting auctions are going to end tonight! You could get a really great deal on an original painting. :)

Devil's Food #006

2012-01-18T18:21:00.002-06:00

"Devil's Food", 8x8, oil on canvas panel

Switched to oils. I can’t believe it’s already Wednesday! Where has the week gone? Lots of projects happening around here!!

This painting will be available at Art & Soul in February. More information about that coming soon!!

Petite Fours #005

2012-01-13T18:14:00.000-06:00

"Petite Fours", 6x6, acrylic on hardboard

Did a little painting with the palette knife today.Hope you’re having a wonderful Friday the 13th!

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Three More Petites #004

2012-01-12T18:11:00.000-06:00

"Three More Petites", 6x6, acrylic on hardboard

This painting is available through ebay auction.

No Painting Today...Just Planning

2012-01-11T22:20:00.001-06:00

Yeah! I'm going to be teaching art for one of the local elementary school art clubs!

I'm really excited about this, because deep down I have always wanted to be an art teacher. Especially an elementary art teacher. I'm also scared out of my wits! I hope my kids enjoy the projects I'm coming up with. I hope they aren't too advanced or too childish. I'm sure I'll be learning a lot too!

Well, back to my paperwork...

No More Tears #003

2012-01-10T15:31:00.000-06:00

"No More Tears", 6x6, acrylic on hardboard

Don't ask...I just HAD to paint this tissue box. Click here to purchase.

Thinking of Us #002

2012-01-09T20:31:00.000-06:00

"Thinking of Us", 6x6, acrylic on hardboard

It was good to get back into the studio! Click here to purchase.

Remembering Grandma...

2012-01-08T20:22:00.000-06:00

My Grandma, Eula Marie (Porter) Hingst, passed away January 4. She was 88 and as I was thinking about her all week I realized she really lead a great life. So, I'm trying not to be too sad.

Here are a few things I thought I'd share about her:

she was the absolute best grandmother

she always wanted to see her grandchildren

she always had time for us

she had a huge garden and would work in it in her high heels

she had lots of shoes...all styles and colors

she was a 5th and 6th grade teacher

during the school year she always had her hair "set",
but in the summer she would get it cut short so it was easy to take care of

she traveled to Europe, Ireland, Hong Kong

i got to go with her to Europe!

she cared...a lot

I miss her very much and I want to be just like her someday when I'm a grandmother!

Three Petites #001

2012-01-01T13:37:00.000-06:00

"Three Petites", 6x6, acrylic on hardboard

Happy New Year! Hello 2012!!

Getting the new year off to a good start with a painting. I haven't painted since September or October 2011. (It's been so long, I can't even remember.)

Have you made any New Years resolutions? I'm still working on mine.

Hope your year is off to a good start too! Cheers!

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Just popping in...

2011-12-14T11:06:00.000-06:00

to share a fun treasury on Etsy!

Look at all these treats!

Currated by: calliemeg
Treasury: Too Good To Eat...Seriously...They're Paintings, Don't Eat Them.

Indulge yourself and check them out...zero calories.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2011-12-08T20:04:00.001-06:00

"Christmas Topiary"

6"x8", colored pencil on paper

I'm taking a blog break until next year.

I hope you and your family have a very happy holiday season!

See you in 2012!!

*** C H E E R S ***

Cyber Monday...and Zoe

2011-11-28T10:38:00.001-06:00

Zoe is doing REALLY, REALLY well! She has all her usual spunk back and I have to try very hard to keep her still so her incision heals.

I've got a great deal today on my Etsy shop...35% off and FREE SHIPPING on everything to anywhere!! Please see my shop for details.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T08:00:00.000-06:00

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

For Zoe

2011-11-22T12:35:00.001-06:00

Zoe getting comfortable at the dining room table among all our projects.

Last week I took my best four-legged, hairy, friend, Zoe, to the vet for a check-up. It was time for her yearly exam and I had a few concerns to talk to the veterinarian about. Mainly she had a lump on her belly. The vet felt the lump on her belly and right away said THAT HAS GOT TO GO!

My heart almost stopped.

She basically had a lump in her breast and as it turns out, it was a pretty good size.

So, I scheduled her to have it removed. She went in yesterday and I heard that everything went well. They actually removed 2 lumps and she has a long incision. I get to pick her up at 3:45 this afternoon and I can't wait to have her back home!

I just want to say, make sure you have your female puppy spayed before her first heat. I did not do this for Zoe. If you don't do this before her first heat she has a much greater chance in getting mammary cancer.

So, now I'm really trying to get some paintings sold. I'm having a 35% off sale in my painted chic! etsy shop. Just use the coupon code FORZOE at check-out. Sale starts today and will end at the end at midnight November 29.

I am slowly adding new painting to the shop, so if you see something on my blog that you don't see in my shop, just send me an email or convo me on Etsy and I will get it added for you.

Hopefully I can help you with some of your holiday shopping and you can help me pay my veterinarian bill. :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Look What Just Arrived!

2011-11-10T14:27:00.001-06:00

WOW! I'm way too excited about this.
It's Fashion Sketchbook by Bina Abling. Just look at how thick it is!

Can't wait to get started!

I Made it on Poppytalk Handmade

2011-11-07T09:27:00.000-06:00

Stop by the Poppytalk Handmade Pre-Holiday Market. There’s lots of great stuff including my art quilts! :)

I'll be painting again soon!! Very soon! My paintbrush has been calling my name. I've got to put the finishing touches on my new studio space.

AND there will be more pictures on New York City soon!!

First Stop...Times Square

2011-11-01T20:09:00.000-05:00

On Sunday, October 23, we checked out Times Square.

On the Subway

2011-10-31T08:00:00.000-05:00

For many New Yorker's the subway is a way of life, for us it was a novelty! We stayed at the Extended Stay America in Whitestone, Queens, New York. So, every morning we caught the q20a bus and headed to the Flushing/Main St. subway station and took the No. 7 train into the city.When we got really good at this we took the No. 7 EXPRESS!

Most locals use their subway time to nap, listen to their MP3 players, make phone calls, read, etc. As you can see I had to take it all in!

You definitely want to avoid rush hour if you can. People crowd on until they are stuffed in and at each stop more and more people get on. On our last day we got on the train at a rush time and I started panicking that Gabriel was suffocating. And made it vocally know. Totally embarrassed my husband. I didn't care.

I would also suggest you have a plan if someone gets left behind. Once my husband got on a train at the last minute, Gabriel and Hattie followed right behind, but I got left behind. They got off at the next stop and I took the next train and met them there. Whew!!

Really, the creative minds at Sesame Street knew what they were talking about.

New York City or Bust!

2011-10-30T13:30:00.000-05:00

Last week we took a family vacation to New York City!

I have always, ALWAYS, A L W A Y S wanted to visit New York and actually, I have always wanted to LIVE there. Starting Monday, I'll be sharing with you the sights that we visited and some funny things that happened along the way.

No. 102 Orange Roses

2011-10-14T09:52:00.002-05:00

7"x5", acrylic on paper

This is painting 102 for the year!

My daughter told me on Saturday that she wanted to move back home. So, I've been busy cleaning out my studio to turn it back into a bedroom for her. I don't know where I'm going to be painting...probably anywhere I can find space.

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Autumn Bouquet

2011-10-07T16:08:00.000-05:00

"Autumn Bouquet"

7"x5", acrylic on paper

I was inspired by this photograph. Have a lovely weekend!

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I love Blue Flowers

2011-10-06T21:13:00.000-05:00

"Blue Flowers From My Imagination"

5"x7", acrylic on paper

I have a thing for blue flowers! I'm not much of a print girl, but when I see something with blue flowers I'm instantly drawn to it.

So, what have I decided to do next...Well, of course, it's keep painting! But I've decided to switch it up a bit. I've decided it's time to get into a local gallery. Which means I'm going to start working bigger until I have enough pieces to approach a gallery for representation. I'm going to try to keep creating a painting every week day AND for the remainder of the month of October I'm going to be working in acrylics. I'm trying to go for a loose, painterly feel.

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Lincoln Arts Festival

2011-09-26T11:17:00.000-05:00

It was a great weekend for a festival!

First of all, I want to thank all the wonderful patrons who came out to visit. I loved meeting and chatting with each and every one of you! It was also absolutely wonderful meeting and chatting with other artists. Something that I really need to do a lot more of, instead of staying in my studio totally focused on working! I received so many nice complements.

Some patrons could see my love for Wayne Thiebaud in my work. Someone said my work reminded them of Carol Marine's work. Which totally bowled me over. I'm such a fan!

When I got in the car all I could say..."Now what?" Which is what I'm thinking right now...now what! We'll see...

I'll probably be taking a few more days off from painting. My studio is a total mess along with the house. The laundry needs to be done, etc!

See you in a few days!!

Back to Festival Prep

2011-09-19T14:12:00.000-05:00

It's happening this weekend you guys! The art festival...my first EVER!!

~~Painting inventory - I have just tons of paintings! For the art festival I'm concentrating on my oil paintings. I have to decide which I will hang with a frame and which will not be framed.~~ I have 79 oil paintings and 28 acrylic to show at the art festival!
Add hangers to the backs of paintings - This is for the non-framed paintings. I hope to give you a little tutorial on this soon!
~~Record information - I like to record information on the back of each painting...and I'm a bit behind at the moment!!~~
Website design - finally! I had a good thing going over on heatherhingst.com, but it felt weird to not include my whole name. I used to use just Heather Bennett, but do you know how many "Heather Bennett's" there are? A lot. So, soon you can visit heatherhingstbennett.com! I didn't get as far on this as I had hoped.
Facebook Fan Page - I've been putting this off for a few years now. I just don't know what to call it. Heather Hingst Bennett Fine Art, Heather Hingst Bennett Studio, etc...what? Suggestions are welcome!! Doing this after the festival!
~~Epson Stylus Photo R1900 - Order ink and paper to make prints.~~
Props for festival tent.
Prints
Artist statement handout.

Reclining Apple

2011-09-14T10:31:00.000-05:00

"Reclining Apple"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

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Teacher's Pet

2011-09-13T22:42:00.000-05:00

"Teacher's Pet"

6x6, oil on hardboard

Available at Art & Soul from November 25 to December 31.

Tomorrow, Wear Your Tangerine Skirt

2011-09-12T19:19:00.001-05:00

"Tangerine Skirt"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Or not...it's just the title of this post and painting.

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Top Stitching

2011-09-09T09:34:00.001-05:00

"Top Stitching"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Another skirt. I've really been digging in the back of my closet! I love the top stitching on this skirt and the wide waistband. Looks super cute worn with leggings, ballet flats or boots...and my usual t-shirt.

I can't believe that it's already Friday. AND Paint Party Friday! So stop by and see what everyone has been painting this week and make sure to share your painting link on the Paint Party Friday blog.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

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Red

2011-09-08T10:02:00.002-05:00

"Red"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Still having fun with these skirts! I think I'll try them in watercolor soon...

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Working Girl Plaid

2011-09-07T14:05:00.003-05:00

"Working Girl Plaid"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

This was one of my favorite work skirts...not too long, not too short! Some days I miss getting dressed up to go into the office! I have all these great work clothes that just don't get used any more. Oh well!

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School Girl

2011-09-06T16:32:00.000-05:00

"School Girl"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

When I see a skirt like this I can't help but think "Back to School." I got a little caught up in the plaid this time, I might give this another try soon.

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Soft Beauty

2011-09-05T18:30:00.000-05:00

"Soft Beauty"

6"x6", oil and collage paper on hardboard

So, I thought I'd try something different today. I glued some scrapbook paper on hardboard, painted clear gesso over it and painted on top of it all. It was kind-of a nice twist on the usual still life. It was fun to come up with a way to incorporate the paper.

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Bleu

2011-09-02T18:12:00.000-05:00

"Bleu"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Happy Friday!

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Red Velvet - SOLD

2011-09-01T15:57:00.000-05:00

"Red Velvet"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Yummy! I wish I could eat it, but I want to paint it at least one more time!!

Just One

2011-08-31T19:34:00.000-05:00

"Just One"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

The perspective is off on the cup. I even tried to make it better, but today just wasn't my day.

Red Pepper Row

2011-08-30T10:12:00.000-05:00

"Red Pepper Row"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

In the studio early this morning. I have quite a few errands to run today. I have a feeling this week is going to go super fast!

Last weekend I collected quite a few new "perishable" models to paint. So, I'm trying to get through them before they spoil. Green Bags to the rescue!

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Hot Plate

2011-08-29T22:29:00.001-05:00

"Hot Plate"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

If you couldn't already tell...the paint is still really, really wet. It was good to get back to what I love!

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New!!

2011-08-28T20:14:00.000-05:00

New painting tomorrow! I'm really excited to start painting again!

Today we visited my husbands parents. My mother-in-law has a huge garden and we brought home some fresh tomatoes, peppers, and sunflowers.They just might turn up in a painting tomorrow!

The picture above is their barn. Love it! I've been wanting to paint that too.

Still No Cake

2011-08-24T09:08:00.000-05:00

"Still No Cake"

6"x6", oil on stretched canvas

We do have cheesecake! Yummy!

Back to this weeks list:

~~Painting inventory - I have just tons of paintings! For the art festival I'm concentrating on my oil paintings. I have to decide which I will hang with a frame and which will not be framed.~~ I have 70 paintings to show at the art festival!
Add hangers to the backs of paintings - This is for the non-framed paintings. I hope to give you a little tutorial on this soon!
Record information - I like to record information on the back of each painting...and I'm a bit behind at the moment!!
Website design - finally! I had a good thing going over on heatherhingst.com, but it felt weird to not include my whole name. I used to use just Heather Bennett, but do you know how many "Heather Bennett's" there are? A lot. So, soon you can visit heatherhingstbennett.com!
Facebook Fan Page - I've been putting this off for a few years now. I just don't know what to call it. Heather Hingst Bennett Fine Art, Heather Hingst Bennett Studio, etc...what? Suggestions are welcome!!
Epson Stylus Photo R1900 - Order ink and paper to make prints.
Props for festival tent.

Today I want to add hangers and record information on the back of the paintings. Maybe I'll have a little tutorial on how to make the hangers tomorrow along with a painting from the past. I haven't made these hangers myself, so we'll have to see how it goes.

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Purse Straps

2011-08-23T09:04:00.000-05:00

"Purse Straps"

6"x6", oil on stretched canvas

And the older paintings just keep coming!!

I'll get back to my normal painting schedule next week. This week I'm concentrating on getting my stuff in gear for the Lincoln Arts Festival. It's only one month away!!

Here's my to do list for the week:

Painting inventory - I have just tons of paintings! For the art festival I'm concentrating on my oil paintings. I have to decide which I will hang with a frame and which will not be framed.
Add hangers to the backs of paintings - This is for the non-framed paintings. I hope to give you a little tutorial on this soon!
Record information - I like to record information on the back of each painting...and I'm a bit behind at the moment!!
Website design - finally! I had a good thing going over on heatherhingst.com, but it felt weird to not include my whole name. I used to use just Heather Bennett, but do you know how many "Heather Bennett's" there are? A lot. So, soon you can visit heatherhingstbennett.com!
Facebook Fan Page - I've been putting this off for a few years now. I just don't know what to call it. Heather Hingst Bennett Fine Art, Heather Hingst Bennett Studio, etc...what? Suggestions are welcome!!
Epson Stylus Photo R1900 - Order ink and paper to make prints.
Props for festival tent.

I'll probably be setting up my festival tent the week of September 19. Doing more planning then!

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Forty-One

2011-08-22T06:00:00.000-05:00

"Where's The Cake"

6"x6", oil on stretched canvas

Where's the cake? The birthday girl ate it...that would be me!!! It's my 41st birthday today.

And my 203rd post!! Time does fly.

To celebrate I'm going to have FREE shipping and 40% OFF in both my Etsy shops today only!!
You must use the coupon codes...FREE41 for free shipping and 41BDAY for 40% off!!

Visit Painted Chic! and modernQUILT today!!!

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Another Past Painting

2011-08-21T12:08:00.001-05:00

"Hanging Around"

6"x6", oil on stretched canvas

Continuing with the red purse theme...I painted this on January 27, 2010.

Hope you're having a great weekend. I had a headache that totally shut me down for most of the day yesterday. I don't get them very often, but when I do they send me to bed. I was actually in tears. I'm very happy to report that I'm feeling much, much better today.

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A Blast From the Past

2011-08-19T17:11:00.000-05:00

"Red Purse"

6"x6", oil on stretched canvas

Just as I start painting again, I realized that I really need to be getting my stuff together for the Lincoln Arts Festival which starts September 24.

So, I thought I would just post paintings from the past until I get everything ready to go. It will also give me an opportunity to get everything moved over to this blog.

The painting above was originally painted on January 26, 2010 and was posted on a different blog. This is one of my first still life paintings that I painted on stretched canvas and not on paper.

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Tea Time

2011-08-18T14:34:00.005-05:00

"Tea Time"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Yes, I think it is tea time! Let's go enjoy a cup. :)

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Tea For Two

2011-08-17T19:32:00.000-05:00

"Tea for Two"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Things went a little smoother today.

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Lemon Days

2011-08-16T19:56:00.001-05:00

"Lemon Days"
©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett
6"x6", oil on hardboard

A bittersweet start to painting. There's always that first painting after you have taken a break. The paintings that I dub "not so good" usually end up growing on me. AND they usually sell. I kid you not! I'm always very surprised. So, it just goes to show you that you are your own worse critic.

I've also decided that I'm just going to be painting Monday - Friday. I think I need to let myself take some breaks.

AND my exciting thought is...more torn collage paintings!
AND how about a COLLAGE - ALONG very soon!
SO start saving your colorful junk mail!!

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End of Summer Break

2011-08-14T11:17:00.001-05:00

Well, I've been taking a little break haven't I?It really wasn't planned, but it felt so good to just enjoy the last bit of summer. My son returns to school on Tuesday of this week and I'll start my painting up again.I just want to thank those that stop by my blog. I have some fun stuff lined up that you won't want to miss!!

Blue Plate Stack - SOLD

2011-08-01T12:19:00.004-05:00

"Blue Plate Stack"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

I have such a hard time painting apples and plates. I just don't get the side of the plate quite high enough and the little dimple of the apple where the stem is usually gets lost by the time I'm done painting. Oh, well...there's always next time.

But I do like the colors and the little rose bud pattern on the table.

Grandma's Loveseat

2011-07-31T21:44:00.000-05:00

"Grandma's Loveseat"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Grandma's loveseat is now at my house. When she moved out of her house to go into an assisted living home she called and asked if there was anything I wanted of hers. Without hesitation I said I wanted her loveseat pair. And she said...They're yours! I think she was really happy and maybe surprised that I wanted something like that from her home. They are very special to me because I can remember spending the night at her house with ALL my cosines and sleeping on the loveseats...until I got to tall.

I can't believe this the last day of JULY! Wow! Where is the summer going? The countdown is on for back to school at our house. (I think I'm the only one counting down.) Tonight we're trying to get back on a more responsible bedtime...no more midnight hanging out around here!!

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Summer - SOLD

2011-07-30T19:07:00.000-05:00

"Summer"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Dexter the Robot

2011-07-29T21:30:00.001-05:00

"Dexter the Robot"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

I asked my son what I should name this robot. He suggested "Dexter." So, Dexter it is. Have a wonderful weekend!

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Take Me To Your Leader

2011-07-28T20:33:00.002-05:00

"Take Me To Your Leader"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

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Soda Bottle and Paper Flowers - SOLD

2011-07-27T21:27:00.001-05:00

"Soda Bottle and Paper Flowers"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

My husband and son recently took a trip to Rocket Fizz and came back with some yummy soda pops. Full or cane sugar. Yes! The real stuff!!

Textile Tuesday

2011-07-26T19:46:00.002-05:00

"Color Story No. 7"

12"x12", art quilt mounted on stretched canvas, cotton fabric hand-dyed by the artist

Welcome to another Textile Tuesday.

Season 9 of Project Runway Starts July 28. Unfortunately, we not longer have cable, so I'll have to wait for the episodes to be posted online. I'm heading over right now to check out the new designers.

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Paper Flowers in a Bottle - SOLD

2011-07-25T09:34:00.000-05:00

"Paper Flowers in a Bottle"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Love the colors in this one!

My Adrienne Vittadini

2011-07-24T10:53:00.001-05:00

"My Adrienne Vittadini"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

I purchased this handbag by Adrienne Vittadini in 1992/1993. It was when color blocking was all the rage. One side of the bag is black and the other is white.

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It's on the Doorknob

2011-07-23T11:32:00.001-05:00

"It's on the Doorknob"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

I don't know how many times a day I loose track of my purse...and my cell phone.

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Paper Flowers in Pink

2011-07-22T10:33:00.001-05:00

"Paper Flowers in Pink"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

So pretty in pink!

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Paper Flowers No. 2

2011-07-21T10:18:00.001-05:00

"Paper Flowers No. 2"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

I love painting these paper flowers!! You can see my first "Paper Flowers" here.

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Blueberry Beret

2011-07-20T10:06:00.000-05:00

"Blueberry Beret"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Remember the song "Raspberry Beret" by Prince?

Last week my daughter and I went downtown to do a little shopping. We stopped in The Black Market and I fell in LOVE with this beret. It's blue leather and looks really cute on me with that little bow so I had to have it!

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Textile Tuesday

2011-07-19T10:00:00.006-05:00

W E L C O M E to our first "official" Textile Tuesday.

"Color Story No. 8"

12"x12", art quilt, cotton fabric hand-dyed by the artist

One of the aspects I love about art quilts is dyeing fabric. This is an art all to itself and for me a surprise as I love to mix and mingle colors and just see what I come up with.

Above is just a sample of what you can come up with when dyeing your own fabrics.

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Don't forget to check out last weeks art quilt too! Thanks! I hope you enjoyed Textile Tuesday.

Shot of Cherries - SOLD

2011-07-18T14:10:00.001-05:00

"Shot of Cherries"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

I apologize...this painting is still wet and I had to photograph it instead of scanning it, so I can see I'm getting a glare on the cherries. I'll replace the picture as soon as the paint dries.

I have finally learned that I like to paint on a surface that has a little bit of tooth and have been using a clear gesso on my panels before I start painting. It helps my paint from sliding around too much.

If you have a moment, click on "paintings" above. I'm slowly, but surely making a little gallery page. Eventually I will have all paintings completed from this year and last year displayed with a link to the blog post.

Starting tomorrow, I'll be featuring a small art quilt every Tuesday and I'm calling this little break in painting "Textile Tuesday".

Lineup

2011-07-17T20:41:00.003-05:00

"Lineup"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

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MORE Dum Dum Pops

2011-07-16T08:00:00.004-05:00

"More Dum Dum Pops", 6"x6", oil on stretched canvas

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Dum Dum Pops

2011-07-15T08:00:00.006-05:00

"Dum Dum Pops", 6"x6", oil on stretched canvas

Listened to David Sedaris while I painted today. Oh my...found myself laughing out loud quite often.

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Please enjoy a little David Sedaris below...

Shot of Lime - SOLD

2011-07-14T08:00:00.007-05:00


"Shot of Lime", 6"x6", oil on hardboard

Lemon

2011-07-13T18:52:00.003-05:00


"Lemon", 6"x6", oil on hardboard

Getting back to work. Felling a little bit rusty.

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A Painting Break

2011-07-11T20:27:00.002-05:00

"Tiny No. 16"

6"x6", framed art quilt, cotton fabric dyed by the artist

I thought I would take some time off from painting and show you some of the quilts from my "Tiny" series.

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2:43 a.m.

2011-07-09T16:15:00.001-05:00

"2:43 a.m.", 6"x6", oil on hardboard

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I couldn't sleep last night.

RUNWAY FINALE

2011-07-08T08:00:00.016-05:00

"Runway Finale", 6"x6", oil on stretched canvas

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The finale in a few ways. The last painting with this subject, for now, and the actual finale of the fashion show. When the designer walks down with the models.

Do you remember the show STYLE WITH ELSA KLENSCH? I used to love it. I watched it religiously during high school. Just a small town girl dreaming of life in the big city.

BEHIND THE SCENES

2011-07-07T11:13:00.000-05:00


"Behind the Scenes", 6"x6", oil on hardboard

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Today we find our model, Chiffon, consulting with the designer and the make-up artist.

I'm ready for the next season of Project Runway...can you tell? It starts July 28!

MODELS

2011-07-06T17:57:00.000-05:00

"Models"

6"x6", oil on stretched canvas, painting carries onto canvas sides

Meet our Givenchy models Organza (left) and Chiffon (right)(aka Organza Indecence). Of course, these are parfume bottles and as I was setting them up I thought of them as models making their way down the runway. Organza is making her way down the runway while Chiffon is making her way back up. I sure hope Organza doesn't trip on Chiffon's dress!

The House of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy and one of it's most famous patrons was Audry Hepburn.

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i'll see you july 6!

2011-06-30T17:07:00.000-05:00

I'm going to take a blog break, but I'll be back on July 6th with a new painting to share with you.

For those in the U.S., have a happy and safe 4th of July!!

If you're in the area stop by and see me in Seward on the 4th!!

welcome to Heather's Art-O-Rama!

2011-06-29T18:36:00.000-05:00

I've been busy getting all my art together for 4th of July Crafts on the Square in Seward, Nebraska. Seward is just crazy on the 4th! And the square that surrounds the court house is just packed with vendors and shoppers.

If you're in the area, stop by!

"orange pointy toes"

2011-06-22T18:10:00.000-05:00

"Orange Pointy Toes"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

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"with a black button"

2011-06-21T17:43:00.011-05:00

"With a Black Button"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

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"pink umbrella for your drink?"

2011-06-20T20:55:00.000-05:00

"Pink Umbrella for Your Drink?"

6"x6", acrylic on hardboard

Today was a tough painting day. I started with some salt water taffy, but it just wasn't working. Maybe another day. I did have fun with the pink umbrella.

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"blue cupcake"

2011-06-19T08:00:00.005-05:00

"Blue Cupcake"

6"x6", acrylic, collage on hardboard

Hope you had a great weekend!

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"white cupcake"

2011-06-18T18:24:00.000-05:00

"White Cupcake"

6"x6", acrylic, collage painting

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"red cupcake"

2011-06-17T19:37:00.001-05:00

"Red Cupcake"

6"x6", collage, acrylic painting on hardboard

Just getting ready for the 4th of July.

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"pear and patchwork no. 2"

2011-06-16T19:36:00.002-05:00

Another colorful day in the studio. It's fun incorporating my studio quilts into my paintings.

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"pear and patchwork" - SOLD

2011-06-15T21:16:00.002-05:00

"Pear and Patchwork"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

A break from my usual color palette. Some jewel tones.

"liquorice trio no. 3" - SOLD

2011-06-14T19:12:00.018-05:00

"Liquorice Trio No. 3"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

OK…just one last time. Today it was oils and a palette knife.

"liquorice trio no. 2"

2011-06-13T19:27:00.001-05:00

"Liquorice Trio No. 2"

6"x6", oil on hardboard

Still more liquorice!

I decided to do “Liquorice Trio No. 2″ in oils today. I’m really happy with the peaks and brushstrokes I’m getting in my work lately. In both acrylic and oil. Since today’s painting is still drying I thought I’d just show you a close up.

So, I’m still wondering…are you a liquorice lover? If so have you ever tried BLACK JACK gum? It was my Grandpa Muller’s favorite…and maybe an upcoming model…since I’m on a liquorice kick.

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progress

2011-06-09T13:49:00.000-05:00

Click here to read!

life's ups and downs

2011-06-04T10:58:00.000-05:00

Read it here!

it's officially swimsuit season!!

2011-06-01T16:16:00.000-05:00

it's officially swimsuit season!!

"tiny"

2011-03-19T19:36:00.005-05:00

“Tiny”

6″(w) x 8″(h), oil on canvas panel

moved

2011-03-19T17:26:00.000-05:00

I have officially moved over to my new blog/web site heatherhingst.com. Please stop by and see me over there. Thanks!

"reflections"

2011-03-17T21:26:00.000-05:00

“Reflections”

6″x6″, acrylic on canvas panel

Originally painted on March 14, 2011.

I painted this for the Daily Paintworks Color of White Challenge. The challenge was to place a mostly white object on a piece of print fabric and observe what happens to the white object AND you could only use primary and secondary colors. Pop on over and see what others have come up with.

"patriotic polish" - SOLD

2011-03-13T20:05:00.002-05:00

“Patriotic Polish”

8″x6″ oil on canvas panel

I have A LOT of paintings to show you. I think from now on I’m going to post them when they are dry and ready to go in my Etsy shop, painted chic. I’m a horrible photographer and they look so much better when I use the scanner.

Notice anything different? I ran out of 6″x6″ canvas panels, so I’ve been trying some different sizes. Today’s painting is 8″(w) x 6″(h). It has kind of thrown me for a loop. I’ve been painting 6-inch square for quite some time, but I’m getting the hang of a few different sizes.

MARCH DAILY PAINTING CHALLENGE UPDATE
It is March 13 and I have 12 paintings completed. I’m behind by one painting!

catching up

2011-03-08T15:33:00.000-06:00

First, Monday's painting.

"The Last Piece"

6"x6" oil on canvas panel

Still a little wonky. But better than my first try.

For today I decided to try something I have been thinking about for a while. How to incorporate some mixed media techniques with oils. So, I got out a background I had prepared this summer, masonite board with scrapbook paper pieces glued to it. I applied a few coats of clear gesso to the top of the paper pieces and drew my cake. Then I painted over it with oil paints.

For those of you who don't know, it's generally a no-no to mix acrylic paints and oils paints. It's the way they dry and if you mix them, you might get some cracking.

It was really a lot of fun. It was fun to just play a bit. I get way to serious painting still lifes. Which reminds me...I'm going to taking a class in May with Robert Burridge. I really can't wait! He's all about having fun and painting freely...I'm pretty anal when I paint. So, I think this will be really good for me. Plus it's in acrylics. A medium I'm really having a hard time mastering.

The problem with acrylics...they dry so fast! I mean super fast. Before I can blend them. I do have a little something up my sleeve I'm going to try with acrylics tomorrow.

definately a monday

2011-03-07T19:28:00.000-06:00

I painted this morning and really didn't like what I came up with. I thought it would grow on me, so I went out to run some errands, made dinner and went back to check on it. I still didn't like it. So, it's back to the drawing board for me.

a sweet weekend

2011-03-06T20:19:00.000-06:00

Sorry for the bad picture, but please say “hello!” to “Cherry Bomb No. 1″ (left) and “Cherry Bomb No. 2″ (right).

Is it just me or did the weekend go by too fast for you to? Really, the weekend is the same as a week day for me. Except it’s painting with more distractions and people in the house. I have to say I’m doing really well with the daily painting goal for March. Yeah!

Hope you had a sweet weekend!

acrylic or oil

2011-03-04T20:13:00.000-06:00

Today I painted the cat eye sunglasses with acrylics. The painting on the left is in acrylics and the one on the right is oil paints. Which do you like better?

"cat eye"

2011-03-03T18:58:00.002-06:00

"Cat Eye"

6"x6", oil on canvas panel

I had a lot of fun painting this today. There's still a little work to be done on it. I have to wait for the paint to dry a little before I really add the highlights. I think tomorrow I'll paint it again using acrylics.

Here's a fun Web site full of vintage eye glasses.

3 in 3

2011-03-02T22:25:00.000-06:00

February 28 :: “Red Alert – Lipstick”

March 1 :: “Orange Crush”

March 2 :: “That Way”

pictured from left to right

Three paintings completed in 3 days…yes, I’m back at the “daily painting” challenge. I’m trying to paint a painting a day for the month of March. Hopefully, if I can do it for 31 days I can continue and do a full year of paintings.

"hush" and other news

2011-02-09T19:00:00.005-06:00

"Hush"

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

SOLD ~ Thank you!

I'm super excited to announce that I'm putting together a workshop with Lisa Daria and it's all about painting daily.

Here's the general information:
WHEN: August 19 - 21
WHERE: Lincoln, Nebraska

To get all the information and to register you'll have to stop by my NEW BLOG/WEB SITE! Which is a project I've been busy with lately. So, stop by and say "Hi!" and check out the workshop information!