I decided on January 1st to try and paint at least one painting a day this year. I’ve never lasted more than two weeks on a 365 project but I hope to make this one last! I think if I post a roundup of all seven here each week maybe that will help keep me accountable. I’m also posting them on Instagram each day here.
Here are all the “daily” paintings I made this week:
A mixed media painting with a quote:
“A Work of Art” (Sold)
A collaboration with Boo. She drew the chicken for me and I painted the designs onto the shape:
“Kaleidoscope Chicken” (Sold)
A floral watercolor:
“Peonies” (Sold)
An abstract landscape of the Smoky Mountains. Painting on reclaimed barn wood:
“Smokies” (Sold)
A floral watercolor with a layer of pen illustrated on top:
A watercolor and colored pencil rendition of Foshizzle as Frida Kahlo:
“Fo as Frida” (Sold)
An acrylic painting with vintage embroidery stitched on:
“Open the Window” (Sold)
Every few days I’ll be listing some of the paintings in my Etsy shop along with other work I’m working on simultaneously. I’m always complaining to myself that I can’t find time to paint but I’m determined this year. When I’m painting I’m at my happiest!
I also started this other project inspired by Hannah Claire Somerville…a stitch a day for an entire day. Instead of an embroidery stitch though I thought I’d add a button or a bead to this fabric and see what it looks like once it’s filled. Here’s what it looked like yesterday (since I haven’t added my button for the day yet).
It’s never too late to start a yearly project! You only have just one week to catch up with the stitching or button!
Wow you are soooo talented. Wish I lived next door to you, maybe you could teach me to paint.
i love your paintings. I am sewing something every day. I love to give homemade gifts away. It has got to the point that my 9 grandkids are always looking at birthdays and Christmas for their “Bebe” (Grandma) gift. It is fun coming up with things. I like the idea of 1 button a day. Maybe a Initial? Thanks for the inspiration, Ashley! From onr Cancer survivor to another!
I love the idea of the discipline to do something every day. Every new day is a “day one”, right? Oh, how I’d love to sit at your feet and learn!
Your work is original and beautiful and your heart is felt in each piece. Happy New Year!
Ashley, I love the painting of Fo as Freda Kahlo….just the BEST!
Ashley : I love the way you cause me to be challenged, motivated and blessed with all that you post regarding you and your beautiful family’s lives. Thank you for your pure honesty and openness in allowing me the pleasure or sharing in your journey. I am sure you don’t fully realise all the lives you touch with your very special gift of writing and your creative, artistic talent. May God bless you and yours and give you back in amazing ways you never envisaged. Love from AUSTRALIA.
PS. I love your daily paintings!
I also forgot to share how much I love hearing all the news about your sweet rescue dog, Happy. Perfectly delightful!
I have been following for a long time. Your talent and look on life is an inspiration for others.
Lovely paintings. I like the idea of a painting a week, something to keep up your spirits in the new year. The smokies and peonies paintings are wonderful!
Hi Ashley, I love your paintings and stitching and reclaiming and Bo and of course the chickens! I had a coop when my girls were young and we all just adored it. If that fooshizzle painting isn’t claimed yet I would love to purchase it. You are an inspiration to all. I’ve recently move to SC and am so enjoying the slower more friendly pace.
Pat
I love reading your blog and look forward to reading about your adventures (because you MAKE life an adventure…). You and Boo make a great artistic team – I’d love to see more of your collaborations…and I LOVE “Fo as Frida”. So cute and clever. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.