Linda S. Marino Art
  • Home
  • About
    • Artist Statement
  • Available Paintings
  • Collections
    • Seascape Collection
    • Landscape Collection
    • En Plein Air Collection
    • Figurative Collection
    • Kitchen Art Collection
    • Floral/ Still Life Collection
    • Italy Collection
    • Farm Collection
    • Sketchbook Series
    • Archive >
      • Pink Ribbon Series
      • 30 Day Painting Challenge Jan 2013
    • Sold!
  • Custom
    • Bridal Bouquet Paintings
    • Custom Artwork
    • Gift Certificates
  • Pet Portraits
  • Calendars
  • Events
  • Lessons
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Sign UP

Day 10 of 30 Day Painting Challenge

1/10/2015

2 Comments

 
Picture
Kitchen Counter 
oil on canvas 8 x 10, $90
click here to purchase
To straighten or not... that is the question? Frequently this dilemma seems to surface when painting interiors - do I go back and straighten the very obvious "wonky" lines that should be either verticals or horizontals - like the window frames, the counter top or kitchen cabinets or do I just let them go.. do I answer that little voice in my head that poses the question "are you really sure you want to leave those crooked lines in... maybe you should get your ruler and just straighten it out .. you know.. just a pinch here... or a stroke there?"

I guess that comes from my graphic design days when - "crooked" was just not acceptable.  Unless we're talking about the rental company that leased me my first Mac SE for $385 a month! You know the ones that were as slow as molasses, no memory, and  you had to have a million colored discs to store your data on. 25 years later and look at our technology now! 

So for now - I'm going to fight the urge to straighten those lines. Instead I'll silence the voice in my head by answering "I paint character lines now just like the ones around my eyes, mouth and forehead - no need to straighten - just go with the flow" :)

Gallery Notes: Today was the last day of our Small Works Show - the show has been up since the beginning of December - we had 32 local artists participating and we were able to make a small but nice contribution to an organization in town called Ball and Socket Arts, LLC. We had a photo op with Ilona the visionary behind the whole project and were welcomed in as "Sockateers" - another name for Big Fan of the Future Ball and Socket  Art Complex. 

And... one of my larger paintings... "Bloom Where you are Planted" SOLD today to a dear friend ! WhooHa!

Thanks for viewing my art and reading my blog - 
Until tomorrow - Day 11 - and the canvas awaits me -
Peace and blessings,
Linda
2 Comments
Ruth Downes link
1/10/2015 12:14:21 pm

I've clicked on your work in the 30-in-30 challenge several times - your bright interiors are really charming!

Reply
Linda Marino
1/11/2015 08:26:46 am

Thank you Ruth !

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Linda's 
    Art Blog

    I love to share! Whether it's my artwork, the inspiration behind the paintings, a page from my sketchbook, studio tips, local art events and even art marketing tips...it's all about sharing and building a community of friends, family, fellow artists and art enthusiasts.

    Picture

    RSS Feed

    Linda S. Marino Art

    Promote Your Page Too

    Let's Connect....   

    Picture
    Picture
    Open Studio 
    Nov. 1 - Dec. 30, 2020
    Make an appointment through the Shoreline Arts Trail website
    link here

    Official PayPal Seal

    Archives

    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    February 2020
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    December 2018
    October 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    January 2017
    September 2016
    July 2016
    May 2016
    December 2015
    August 2015
    June 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    September 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011

    Categories

    All
    2021 Art Calendar
    30 Day Challenge
    30 Day Challenge
    Acrylic Painting Instruction
    Animals
    Art Calendar
    Art Festival
    Art In Homes
    Art Instruction
    Art Lessons
    Arts Escape Southbury CT
    Artsplace Cheshire CT
    Beach
    Beaches
    Beach Umbrellas
    Beginner Art Instruction
    Blue
    Boat
    Boats
    Branford CT
    Branford Sketches
    Bridal Gift
    Chef
    Cityscape
    Coastal
    Commissioned Work
    Connecticut Coast
    Connecticut Landscape
    Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society
    Connecticut Treasures
    Cooking
    Cows
    Ct
    Daily Paintworks Challenge
    Demos
    Dogs
    Fall Foliage
    Farm
    Farm Scene
    Figurative
    Flowers
    For Sale
    For Sale
    Fruit
    Garden
    Gift Idea
    Green
    Guest Artist
    Guilford
    Harbor
    Home Staging
    Inspirational Stories
    Interior Design
    Interiors
    In The Kitchen
    In The Kitchen
    John A. Neff
    Kitchen Art
    Landscape
    Live Painting Event
    Live Wedding Painter
    Marketing Tips
    Mini
    Motivational Monday
    My Favorite Websites
    NBMAA
    New Canaan Ct
    Night Scene
    Nocturne
    Oil Painting
    Oil Painting
    Oil Paintings
    Oil Paintings
    Orange
    Partnership Program
    Pet Portraits
    Pink
    Pink Ribbon Series
    Plein Air
    Purple
    Red
    Redding Ct
    Seascapes
    Sketchbook
    Sketchbook Journaling
    Sold
    Still Life
    Still Life
    Street Scene
    Studio Tip
    Studio Tip
    Sunrise Painting
    Sunset Painting
    The Artists' Loft
    Watercolor
    Watercolor Paintings
    Wedding Painting
    Weir Farm CT
    Yellow



    Enter your email address:

    Delivered by FeedBurner

All images on this site are owned and copyrighted by Linda S. Marino. Reproduction in any format is prohibited.

Contact 

Phone: 203-444-5705
Branford, CT 06405
​
Email: Linda@LindaSMarinoArt.com
Privacy Policy Linda S. Marino Art

Keep in Touch - 

Be the first to hear about upcoming workshops, classes, events, and  latest artwork.

SUBSCRIBE BELOW
Picture

Follow 

  • Home
  • About
    • Artist Statement
  • Available Paintings
  • Collections
    • Seascape Collection
    • Landscape Collection
    • En Plein Air Collection
    • Figurative Collection
    • Kitchen Art Collection
    • Floral/ Still Life Collection
    • Italy Collection
    • Farm Collection
    • Sketchbook Series
    • Archive >
      • Pink Ribbon Series
      • 30 Day Painting Challenge Jan 2013
    • Sold!
  • Custom
    • Bridal Bouquet Paintings
    • Custom Artwork
    • Gift Certificates
  • Pet Portraits
  • Calendars
  • Events
  • Lessons
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Sign UP