Just My Feet Beach Painting

                                                                        Just My Feet
                                                       Acrylic on Hardwood Panel Board  
                                                               July 30, 2015 Carol Yap  



Yesterday was one of  those days where I got the run around trying to get a simple document. I was told that I would need to get additional documents even though I brought what I was told to bring. So one quick stop turned into many stops. Now the good news....it brought about this painting.

One way to unwind for me is to paint. Paint something calming, soothing and make the churning colors look like they were made for each other. Being energized can yield some creativity on the canvas as I unleash it rapidly with a palette knife and paint.

There is something calming about walking on the beach. The waves throw themselves at my feet and yet the ocean is so powerful. The sand crabs scurry along in bursts. They are some of the tiniest creatures that call the beach their home. Their safe haven.



    

Flower and Sugar Art

                                                                            Side One    

                                                                       Flower and Sugar 

                                                                      Carol Yap Painting

          

My hand healed enough to finish some palette knife paintings. Here is a sneak peak of one side of my 8 x 8 x 8 inch box that I painted for The Artists Gallery Auction in Frederick. With all of the Winter snow and ice we continue to see how could I not go bold and brilliant? It is also March and the ground is still frozen solid.  There are five painted sides, three are bright and two are toned down, but hold their own weight against the others. 

Opening reception is March 7th Saturday,  from 5-9 pm at 216 N. Market Street, Frederick, Maryland. Located right next to Volt Restaurant. Make it an evening!   Check out their menu.

The Box Art Show - Frederick

Design. The Box Show is all about design and art. Don't just "make do" with what's given you, make it marvelous art. Many are participating in the 14th Annual Box Show in Frederick, Maryland at The Artists Gallery.  It is a fundraiser for the artist owned gallery and a chance for artists to explore all areas...sculpture, woodworking, painting, and the freedom to put your design stamp on it. The rules are...there are no rules, basically.  I'm pretty sure I got that correct because I kept asking. I was even told by another artist, "You can even burn it." But then I would have to do something artsy with ashes.

The 8 x 8 x 8 plywood cube box is before me and it may no longer be a cube box when I am finished. It will definitely have some paint on it and that is about all I can reveal at this time. The design process is a little like riding a ferris wheel. Stop and Go. Highs and lows.  It's going to be a treat to see what 60 artists come up!  Definitely psyched!

Show and silent auction runs from March 6 through March 28.  

Carol Yap Paintings