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Wendy's Art

Locality: Valdora

Phone: +61 438 402 054

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24.01.2022 I just took the dog for a quick walk and found some lovely gum leaves and Tibouchina flowers. I am not supposed to touch any plants as my plant dermatitis has flared up but I was very careful and didn't touch my face or anywhere else. I just had to have a quick go with the gel plate to finish the day in the studio

22.01.2022 WIP "Ficus microcarpa" Tree Commission: Day 3 Progress: - I added the second layer of foliage on the tree using a Liquitex Acrylic Paint Marker in dark green. - then some lighter greens Plan: continue layer green getting lighter each time.... to be cont....... See more

22.01.2022 WIP "Ficus microcarpa" Tree Commission: Day 1 Progress: - I have added 2 coats of sky and one of grass. Most of the sky will be covered by the tree so I will wait until further along and most of the tree is finished and come back to refine both the sky and grass. - I have then made a start on the tree, blocking in the trunk and branches. - I have started some details on the trunk but might block in some leaves on the branches to see what branch sections will be showing and n...eed detail. To be cont............ See more

22.01.2022 WIP Humpback Whale Off Fraser Island: Commission I have been slowly modifying this painting. Today so far:... 1. Added a few layers to the sky to lighten it up a bit. 2. Did the sand layer of the landscape. 3. Added a glaze of Turquoise to the middle water section to harmonise the colours a bit more I still have to adde a lighter turquoise moving up towards the sand. To be cont.... See more

22.01.2022 Busy again making acrylic skins using my set of Lumiere Acrylic Metallic paints. These can be cut up and used to add a pop of colour on Mixed Media or abstract artworks

21.01.2022 WIP: "Geologic Abstract" Well, that was lots of fun. We have now added a layer of colour. We will go in and add some more glazes etc when dry. We also need to paint our clay shapes to add in the focus areas. Photo 1: Wendy Photo 2: Ria... To be cont...... See more

21.01.2022 WIP "Ficus microcarpa" Tree Commission: Day 4 Progress: I have now finished the Ficus tree. I sent it to the client and her response was: "THE TREE LOOKS AMAZING WENDY Looks exactly like the one at lakeside."... So relieved Next: Now all that is left is the bird section at the bottom - so I will have some lunch and then proceed to add details to the bird and refine the grass section See more

20.01.2022 WIP: Charlie Girl" Commission: Still very much in the "ugly stage". Slowly working my way around the face. The nose is largely guess work as are the pupils & details of the eye but hopefully she's looking like "Charlie". Long way to go

20.01.2022 "Ficus microcarpa" Tree Commission Completed 2.10.20 This was my first tree as the main subject of a painting so was fun to do. And it was a beautiful tree! All I have to do now is spray a coat of varnish and all done ... Size: 18" x 18" Surface: Surface: stretched canvas, 380 Premium Cotton Duck, High Density Weave. Medium: Acrylics (Atelier FF and Atelier Interactive), Liquitex Professional paint Markers, Matisse fluid acrylics

20.01.2022 WIP Humpback Whale Off Fraser Island: Commission Today’s progress: 1. Details on the landscape strip... 2. Added Maheno shipwreck & a 4WD on the sand 3. Added a light glaze where the water meets the sand 4. Added a light and dark glaze to the sky 5. Applied soft gel medium to the whale & used silicone shaper tools to make some lines on the whale. To be cont....... To be cont.....

19.01.2022 WIP "Ficus microcarpa" Tree Commission: End Day 3 Progress: Continuing to add the greens and suggestions of leaf detail. To be cont.....

18.01.2022 My Granddaughter Ria is staying for the weekend so is following along with her own geologic abstract. Here is her progress

17.01.2022 WIP "Ficus microcarpa" Tree Commission: Day 4 Progress: - I added a glaze of Permanent Sap Green to all of the foliage to unify the colour - did a bit more detail to the trunk/roots - added a few branches on the tree - there weren't many as most of them are covered by leaves... Plan: - focus on refining the leaf clusters and defining the final shape of the tree, need to add a few more in various places on the tree. -add highlights to a lot of the tree as it was morning sun lighting up most of the foliage. - finish off the Swamphen. I thought I was nearly finished but that's quite a checklist to work through See more

16.01.2022 WIP "Ficus microcarpa" Tree Commission: Day 2 Progress cont: - added some texture to the branches, ready for the foliage. - added the dark foliage. The tree is facing the sun so not too much dark, mostly mid-tone and green/yellow. tomorrow I will start on the mid-tone greens where the leaf shapes and clusters of leaves will emerge.... To be cont............

15.01.2022 My latest YouTube video showing some more gel prints being created Please watch, like & subscribe https://youtu.be/0cfP6cKOgcg

14.01.2022 WIP: Charlie Girl Commission: I have blocked in the background using Pan Pastel. I want it to be a soft background with Charlie under the rose bushes. I will come back in later and add a litttle more colour to the roses, blend out the leaves/stems and the rest of the green. Next: Charlie begins

14.01.2022 WIP "Ficus microcarpa" Tree Commission: Day 2 Progress: - Refined the sky and clouds - darkened the branches that are in shadow due to leaves. I can add more branches & refine any colour changes needed once the foliage is added. - blocked in colour for the Swampen ... To be cont............

14.01.2022 WIP Humpback Whale Off Fraser Island: Commission Progress so far. I may come back and glaze the water to add colour here and there. I'll wait until I add the whale and then decide.... Next I will add the small strip of Fraser Coast in the distance behind the whale.

14.01.2022 Exciting news - my art is now for sale on the Emerging Artist Platform managed by Hanford & Sons in the UK https://www.emergingartistplatform.com/wendysinclair

11.01.2022 Still playing with the Gelli Plate on Deli Paper - so addictive. I probably need to start thinking about how I can include some prints in my art work

10.01.2022 I have a commission to paint a Ficus tree as a Christmas gift which I will be starting tomorrow. I am in the process of preparing the Canvas with gesso, deciding on which techniques to use and studying the tree structure. I will use the grid method to sketch the tree and bird onto the canvas. I will also be adding a Swamphen, which can be found wandering the park and in the adjacent pond.I plan to paint a wandering Swamphen in mid stride showing it's large feet. Size: 18" x ...18" Surface: The painting will be on a stretched canvas, 380 Premium Cotton Duck, High Density Weave. Medium: Acrylics, possibly also Acrylic Inks & Neocolor II's. To be cont.... See more

09.01.2022 My next project is a commission, sadly the client recently lost their beautiful dog to a tick bite. I am going to use an Ampersand Pastelbord with Pan Pastels, Pastel pencils and colour pencil.

09.01.2022 WIP: Geologic Abstract It’s now morning & the textures applied yesterday have dried. They look awesome. Now for some colour, & the fun begins

08.01.2022 I can't continue with the ficus tree until the ground is cured so playing with the gel plate again today

07.01.2022 WIP: Metallica Abstract I started this project today - a 40cm x 50cm CreateArt Canvas Board. I covered with texture paste, let it dry then applied Dark Bronze acrylic and Gold Gesso. To be cont......

07.01.2022 After a bit of a slow start today, I managed to get into the studio to start a new abstract piece. Size: 30cm x 30cm Surface: Ampersand Gessobord Medium: Mixed Media Derwent Inktense Bars... ARA acrylics Liquitex Paint Marker To be cont...... See more

07.01.2022 WIP "Ficus microcarpa" Tree Commission: I added a coat of "Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground" to the gesso. The Watercolour Ground allows you to make almost any surface suitable for watercolour painting and will also support collage, pastels, pencils and mixed media work. I have to wait 24-48 hrs for this coat to cure, so I sketched the tree and bird on the canvas using willow charcoal, to let me see the composition. I then rubbed the charcoal tree branches right back, and sprayed the bird with fixative to stop the charcoal bleeding when I do the green wash for the grass. I will do the blue wash for the sky over the branches as there is barely any charcoal there, just enough for a hint of the branches. To be cont.....

07.01.2022 The video is now available to watch on YouTube showing the process of me painting "Island of Blue" https://youtu.be/9M9PiBE_j-4

06.01.2022 WIP Humpback Whale Off Fraser Island: Commission I've blocked in the colours for the landscape strip.... Next: details on the small strip of landscape. I am including the Maheno shipwreck on the left, and the Pinnacles on the right. That will keep me out of mischief for quite a few hours To be cont.....

06.01.2022 Gel Prints on deli paper in preparation for collage on an abstract or Mixed Media piece. The last paper is my Brayer wipe-off sheet that has lovely accidental colour and shape

05.01.2022 WIP: "Charlie Girl" Commission: I have sketched the dog onto paper, then transferred onto the Pastelbord. The photo was quite narrow and didn't include the feet so have guessed as best I can what the feet look like and the length of the legs. I can refine these later, hoping the client has another photo with the feet I will start with the background using Pan Pastels. The client has fond memories of Charlie Girl amongst the Rose bushes so will be using the abstract shapes a...nd colours of the roses to make a soft blurry background. I want the dog to be the main focus. To be cont......

05.01.2022 WIP: Charlie Girl" Commission: I have now blocked in the dog using Pan Pastel. I have tried to pick out the darker colours to lay down & now will start with pastel and colour pencils to refine the colour, adding lots of lights, tans, pale greys to bring out the colour and pattern of the fur. Next: The eyes, then the fur

05.01.2022 Abstract Play No. 3: I have Gessoed a pad of mixed media paper and will use these to do a series of quick abstracts. Size: 29cm x 42cm The aim is to: - just have fun... - use lots of different colour combinations - experiment with different mediums and mark-making tools. No expectations, no pressure, just fun, play and relaxation See more

04.01.2022 WIP "Geologic Forms Abstract": Our texture layer is complete. Size: 18" x 24" Surface: Art Board (Natural Maple with cradle)... Medium: So far we have added: - Chromacryl Texture Paste - Golden Crackle Paste - Golden Fiber Paste - Golden Coarse Pumice Gel - Liquitex Glass Beads Now to let it and the clay shapes dry overnight, and tomorrow we get to add the colours Photo 1: Wendy Photo 2: Ria

04.01.2022 The beginnings of my geologic themed abstract - inspiration & techniques from a Carol Nelson Fine Art online workshop. So far: 1. Clay shapes to add to the focus area 2. Sketch with willow charcoal using cracks in a pavement as inspiration 3. Crackle Paste added to some central areas.... Next: allow crackle paste to dry add further textures to the rock shapes See more

03.01.2022 WIP: Metallica Abstract I have continued this project today - slowly adding layers of colour with a palette knife: - Bob Ross Black Gesso + ARA Dark Bronze - ARA Gold / ARA Dark Gold / Golden Quin. Nickel Azo Gold... Size: 40cm x 50cm Surface: CreateArt Canvas Board Medium: ARA Acrylic Paint, Golden Acrylic Paint, Black Gesso Next: Bring in ARA Turquoise Metallic To be cont.......

01.01.2022 Coastal Hues Size: 30cm x 30cm Surface: Ampersand Gessobord Medium: Mixed Media Derwent Inktense Bars... ARA acrylics Liquitex Paint Marker I love this one - the colours and marks See more

01.01.2022 Some more news, I have a number of paintings chosen to be exhibited in the Twin Rivers VIRTUAL Art Show, Victoria, starting on 2/10/20