more time-lapse canvas play...

i took all last week off...no work just play!

i painted everyday and loved every minute of it. here is a second large canvas i made, still inspired by the art of flora bowley, but slowly finding myself in the process.

enjoy the video...

the beautiful music in the video is by Kyrstyn Pixton. i found her music through Flora's workshop and played it in the background as i created this piece...her music has such movement and speaks to me is such magical ways. here is the link to her "Embers" album, download it now, it will be the best $9 you ever spent!

Comments

[Shir Benovich]

LOVE this one!!

[Kia a.k.a. Gillian]

Watching the process is so inspiring. Congratulations.

[renee logan]

your talent and creative always inspire and teach me..i love your freedom and your commitment to your art...a very emotional beautiful piece Donna..thanks you for sharing so much of yourself.. you take my breath away with the light and love that comes through..such a honor to watch your art evolve..

[Natalie Briney]

beautiful donna. What colours of paint did you use?

[Helen]

This is so beautiful (as was the first one) I love it.

[Be original]

..finding yourself in the process :) so gooood!!

[Susan]

I LOVE that you are painting with your hands instead of using a brush the whole time! I have a question. The colors you first laid down, do they show through or create some depth? Or did you decide you didn't want them and just painted over? I can't tell from the finished photo. Thanks for sharing!

[Erica]

Donna, it's like you have magic in your fingertips. Watching you create is like a dance of art, it's emotional. You are so amazing, thank you for sharing this with us. -Erica

[Wendy Swenne]

Love this! Love the bright colors.
Thanks for the inspiration!

[donna downey]

this is a technique flora uses and in her work she really knows how to let the first layers become a part of her finished piece, i have not fully grasped that yet, but it has been serving me in the sense that "inspiration has to find you working" kinda way. the forward motion of it all is a bit freeing. i anjoy the freedom of slopping paint on a canvas bacause sometimes staring at a big blank canvas can be scary.

[Ruth]

Amazing Donna!
Can't wait to see all that you do!
I pre-ordered Flora's book.
Thinking of doing that e-course coming up in June. I love the way you time lapse it, it's fascinating and hugely inspiring and utterly beautiful. I have TONS of huge canvases and acrylics sitting collecting dust and a great easel. Been in a creative slump for too long, so woo hoo, lets all try this out! And I'm amazed at how you turned bird cages into flowers. Keep going... you have a lot of fans you know! x

[Debbie Helton]

Donna, I love, love, love the colors in this canvas!!! BTW I am going to be at your shop this am!! I am up for a couple of days after dropping my son off at school!!!

[Goog]

I'm really, really enjoying these videos. I know you're a super busy lady, so the fact that you're thinking "Hey, maybe my loyal stalkers would like to see me do this" is super sweet. Thank you!

[[email protected]]

Beautiful. I wish I could do that. Will try though.

[Bambi]

OMG ~ I love watching you finger paint. Love, love, love it.

[carol m]

I am enjoying watching your process. Love that you are painting with your fingers. Beautiful colors!

[Laurie M]

another awesome video!I am so glad you are sharing the process with us!!

[Jen]

Another GOR-geous canvas Donna! LOVED watching your process and the colors are so pretty. You are so right about the music too - Love! I have to go buy it. Thank you. :)

[Sue]

You are one awesome finger painter!

[Mariann Sæbjørnsen]

hello wonderful you!
Inspiring, creativ playful soul! I love your work.
With love from Norway

[Mary Harris]

Wow....I am speechless! You are amazing!!!!!!!!!!! I love watching your videos so inspiring!! :) Love the music.

[Kirsten Alicia]

Stunning canvas, it's so beautiful. Thank you for doing these videos, watching you work is a thrill. I only wish I could attend one of your workshops in Birmingham next week.

[AninaSmiles]

Thank you for the un-ending inspiration. I don't know how you do it, but I love checking in on you to see the latest.

[Carolyn Dube]

Stunning! Simply stunning!

[bettyann]

thank you for sharing.....am speechless...thank you

[bree]

Love this one too!!!! Amazing buddy

[Christine N]

Thanks for sharing your creative process. You are such a beautiful artist and I really enjoy watching you in these videos. I have one question. When you start on a blank canvas, you appear to be just scribbling paint everywhere and then at some point you start covering it with your beautiful blended backgrounds. What is the purpose of the first, kind of scribbling, layer?

[Christine N]

Oops, just noticed that someone else asked my question. Thanks for answering!!!

[Barbi D.]

So Inspiring as usual! : ) I am working on an online graphic design course and at the end of next week I will have learned my last piece of software...a milestone in the program to me. You have inspired me to set up a too long blank canvas and treat myself to some creative play. Also the words you placed on this piece really are resonating with me. So thanks for that too!

[Michelle C]

I was wondering the same thing. Thanks for explaining this! I don't paint but this makes me want to.

[Angie Hall Haviland]

WOW Absolutely FABULOUS!!! So inspiring. I long to get past my blocks and just jump in and create so freely and with such passion!! Thanks so much for sharing the video and the process.

[Terrie -Creative Explorer]

I've subscribed for a while, but just visited quietly from the sidelines. Today I'm motivated to comment. I just have to say how much I appreciate your sharing of the stages your paintings go through. As a novice painter, it is immensely encouraging to see that a painting/project can go through many stages, many ideas, and eventually become a piece to love. Each time I take a wrong turn in my painting and think 'oh oh', I know there is a solution if I just persevere. Thanks so much.

[donna downey]

its a happy place!!

[donna downey]

are you kidding, this keeps me inspired. i love sharing what i learn it helps me grow and in turn i learn from you all! thanks goog!

[donna downey]

thanks laurie for being a part of it!

[donna downey]

wow thanks mary!

[donna downey]

love you!

[donna downey]

thanks for commenting terrie...it is comments like yours that inspire me everyday!

[Dianne T]

Hi Donna, ditto to all the above from me. I loved the underpainting and felt it was a shame to cover it up. (me thinks this may be relating to not letting go of things!)
OR is it I don't like things hidden or secrets kept from me.. or. or ... or... I think you get the picture LOL
Blessing from Australia

[Philippa]

Hi Donna, watching this process makes me incredibly happy! I just love watching you create magic with paint and you inspire me to try constantly too!

One question re finger painting - does the oil etc in our skin have any effect on acrylic paint in the long term? Just wondering.

Big smiles from New Zealand. p.s. please do more of these videos, they are so amazing! I'd love to see you paint a poppy using this process

[Joanne N.]

Donna...all I can say is you continue to put me in a state of WOW! Love your work...watch your posts everyday and always walk away feeling inspired! I'm signed up for one of your classes in Kitchener at Karens event...can't wait!! See you then!

[ilse hobbelen]

Hi Donna, it's lovely, can you tell me what paint you use? my paint is drying to quick. I assume Golden fluids but with gesso or the open acrylics? Thank you for the inspiration.

ilse hobbelen

[Lee Clements]

Fabulous canvas Donna and thanks so much for sharing your process with us. I signed up for Flora's class but have been unable to get the time to doing anything yet, but you have inspired me to make the time to play and jump right in. I think it is a bit of fear that I can't do it so thanks for the motivation. I love your infectious fun and enthusiasm in all your videos.
One last thing: when are you coming to Australia? We would love to have you here.
Lee:)

[Kat Filby]

Donna, thank you so much for sharing your process. The painting is beautiful.
Kat..

[sue schultheis]

Once again, Donna, Fan-frickin-tastic!! Just beautiful. again, love the design, the colors, the everything. Checked out Flora Bowley and her work is gorgeous also, but you are da bomb!!