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Its been a while. Now that the shop and bakery are

Its been a while. Now that the shop and bakery are open downstairs, its time for a little tlc in the gallery.
Beautiful periwinkle blue wall, rehanging and new work due in soon.

#gallerymakeover #skyegallery #skyeworksgallery #lizahawthorne #scottishlandscape

'The intrusion of weather' 50 x 50cm Mixed media o

'The intrusion of weather'
50 x 50cm
Mixed media on wooden panel

One of those days when you are minding your own business, not another soul in sight. Drinking in the surroundings, and then the impending squally weather rudely interrupts you.

#skyeart #skyeweather #skeabost #islandlife #lizahawthorne #scottishlandscape #contemporaryabstraction #semiabstract #visualart #visualstorytelling #painting #artforsale #buyscottishart #scottishart #acrylicpaint #artonskye #loveskye

'The back and beyond' Mixed media on paper 78 x

'The back and beyond'
Mixed media on paper
78 x 27 cm

#skyeart #lizahawthorne #scottishlandscape #artistsstories #semiabstract #painting #buyart #landscapepainting #highlands #contemporarylandscapepainting #mixedmedia #dinkunst #flaming_abstracts #artoftheday #artforsale #buyscottishart #artforthehome #artforinteriors #interiordesign #wallart #skyegallery #skyeworksgallery

'As far as the eye can see' Mixed media on paper 7

'As far as the eye can see'
Mixed media on paper
78 x 27 cm

Is spring trying to break through?

#skyeseasonsstudio #lizahawthorne #tellingitlikeitis #skyeart #visualart #visualstorytelling #semiabstract #scottishlandscape #scottishart #buyart #highlandartists #northcoast500 #abstractexpressionism #mixedmedia #lifeonskye #skyegallery #skyeworksgallery
#buyscottishart

'Moonlit connections' Mixed media on paper 78 x 27

'Moonlit connections'
Mixed media on paper
78 x 27 cm

Finished this one yesterday after it had been a lurking wip for a while.

#moonlitcroft #shed
#wrigglytin #pylons #skyeart #skyeseasonsstudio #lizahawthorne #tellingitlikeitis #skyeart #visualart #visualstorytelling #semiabstract #scottishlandscape #scottishart #buyart #highlandartists #northcoast500 #abstractexpressionism #mixedmedia #lifeonskye #skyegallery #skyeworksgallery
#buyscottishart

Down time. #dogslife #downtime #colliesofinstagra

Down time.

#dogslife #downtime #colliesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #deafdog #artist #artistsmuse

RURAL DEBRIS Acrylic on cradled wooden panel 30 x

RURAL DEBRIS
Acrylic on cradled wooden panel
30 x 30 cm
£190.00

Details on website. Link in bio.

#artistsupportpledge
#skyeart #lizahawthorne #scottishlandscape #contemporaryabstraction #semiabstract #visualart #visualstorytelling #painting #artforsale #matthewburrowsstudio
#lockdownart

THE THINKING CHAIR Acrylic on cradled wooden panel

THE THINKING CHAIR
Acrylic on cradled wooden panel
30 x 30 cm
£190.00

Details on website. Link in bio.

#artistsupportpledge
#skyeart #lizahawthorne #scottishlandscape #contemporaryabstraction #semiabstract #visualart #visualstorytelling #painting #artforsale #matthewburrowsstudio
#lockdownart

BILL'S COTTAGE Acrylic on cradled wooden panel 30

BILL'S COTTAGE
Acrylic on cradled wooden panel
30 x 30 cm
£190.00

Details on website. Link in bio.

#artistsupportpledge
#skyeart #lizahawthorne #scottishlandscape #contemporaryabstraction #semiabstract #visualart #visualstorytelling #painting #artforsale #matthewburrowsstudio
#lockdownart

THE LOOKOUT Acrylic on cradled wooden panel 30 x 3

THE LOOKOUT
Acrylic on cradled wooden panel
30 x 30 cm
£190.00

Details on website. Link in bio.

#artistsupportpledge
#skyeart #lizahawthorne #scottishlandscape #contemporaryabstraction #semiabstract #visualart #visualstorytelling #painting #artforsale #matthewburrowsstudio
#lockdownart

'Meet me at the viaduct' is complete. Well maybe a

'Meet me at the viaduct' is complete. Well maybe a few tweaks once it hangs on the wall a while.

Its 1m x 1m and has been through a few attempts.

#lizahawthorne #scottishlandscape #contemporaryabstraction #semiabstract #painting #abstractpainting #artoftheday #artistsoninstagram #skyeworksgallery #scottishhighlands #dinkunst #landscapepainting #bigart

Interesting week. I have been listening to a few w

Interesting week. I have been listening to a few workshops by @art2life_world. They are about art principals.
I have had a few experiments on the go lately with little satisfaction, so I looked at them again with a different approach. Still intuitive, but referencing some ideas about design and values.

The first two sets are about taking a collection of ideas and distilling the stories. I like to play first and find the truth later. They are still #wip. The last is a quick pic of my process...trying to seek the best bits.

And colour of the day is
*** Intrepid ***
An almost black transparent shadow.

#nickwilton #art2life #lowhangingfruit #skyeart #lizahawthorne #skye #skyeworksgallery #abstractart #painting #processart #artistsstories #semiabstract #artistspalette

So much for having full day of painting. I worked

So much for having full day of painting. I worked on everything but had to stop eventually as nothing was drying. Slightly nightmarish as paint below certain temps does not do what it says on the box.

I did manage two additions to my palette

*** Fifties kitchen ***
*** Wet clay slip ***

I'm making notes now about these recipes, it's turning out to be a very interesting experience.

#abstractart #scottishlandscape #artistsstories #colour #artistspalette #colournames #painting #lizahawthorne #wipabstract #wip #artistlife #artist #artstudio #britishabstractpainting #paintersprocess #processart

Some frenetic inspiration for tomorrow's planned s

Some frenetic inspiration for tomorrow's planned studio day. Spent an hour getting some outlines and ideas together. Fast and furiously backgrounds to make sure I'm not faced with the trepidation of blank canvas. The hound chose a comfortable perch and promptly fell asleep.

Colour for today is
***Bluetit***

#wipabstract #abstractart #scottishlandscape #scottishart #skyeart #WIP #artistsstories #colour #artistspalette #colournames #painting #dogslife

Having commented to a fellow creative that concert

Having commented to a fellow creative that concertina sketchbooks are slightly too long to inspire totally freedom, she kindly made me a perfectly sized version. It is about 150cm long and only a single layer of paper.
It meant that I could fling some left over colour at it, without feeling intimidated by it.
I sent her a photo today of my rather frivolous abuse of it, and she promptly said 'Hmm..Valentine's colours'

So in line with developing a few evocative names for my palette, I bring you today's two new ones

**Surprise paper cut***
**Caterpillar juice***

I am thankful Valentine's Day is actually tomorrow!!

#artistspalette
#concertinasketchbook
#skyeart #lizahawthorne #scottishlandscape #artistsstories #valentines #valentinepainting #artistsstudios #artinspiration #backstory #visualstorytelling

Having a look at creating a little visual context.

Having a look at creating a little visual context. So many apps available. I like seeing paintings in rooms, but this is a little way to tell some of the story too. Early days but its fun!

#skyeart #visualart #artcollage #visualstorytelling #semiabstract #scottishlandscape #artistsstories #artoftheday #artonskye

Truth be told...its hard to paint when you can't f

Truth be told...its hard to paint when you can't feel your fingers, toes or nose. Then I put on so many layers that I can't move my arms.
Some days are better just staying in the car and listening to an audio book.

On the plus side I have updated my website
****link in bio******
I wanted to say that for so long!!!

#websitesorted #linkinbio👆
#skyeart #skyeseasonsstudio #lizahawthorne #toodamncold #outlander #scottishwinter #skyeweather #frozen #chillday

'Remembering' 100 x 100cm Acrylic on canvas #abst

'Remembering'
100 x 100cm
Acrylic on canvas

#abstractart #flowers #floralart #artoftheday #dinkunst #floribunda #skyeartist #floralpainting #nostalgia #expressionistflowers #pink #coral #lizahawthorne #botanicalart

Working towards putting a few ideas together. Lim

Working towards putting a few ideas together. Limited palette. Abstraction. Florals.

Colours are a little inspired by the cover of @livingetcuk magazine and my personal fascination with strange coral colours.

True story... once upon a time I studied textile design and a fellow student and I delighted in making up names for colours. This range we tended to call 'dead salmon' 'peach melba' and 'mellorine'. In the eighties they were also slightly unfavourably known as shades of terracotta. I see that they are currently called #livingcoral (pantone2019) #redearth #orangeaurora #keralanturmeric #mughalpalace #terracottawarrior

I decided its time to make some colours notes. This week I will be mixing and using

Dehydrated slug
Glistening snail foot
Botox blush
The flowers are over, orange
Thirsty dog tongue

More tomorrow.....
#colourmixing #pantone #floralart #floribunda #lizahawthorne #flowers #floribunda #painting

Yesterday was awesome. Also very thought provoking

Yesterday was awesome. Also very thought provoking. Warning..long story alert.
Until last year, my art has been strictly for quiet times and 'days off' . In my other world I own and run and bakery, cafe and gallery business. A year ago, the gallery was put on hold due to Covid, and for the few months we were able to open, I filled space with my own work. I sold a number of pieces which was very encouraging. I have had a mixed year, however catching up with my artist inside has been the greatest gift.
I have a beautiful studio at home, but it has limited space. So I have decided to try painting on a different scale and more experimentally, and unused space in the gallery has now become filled with the results. It is only about 5⁰C, so heater required and thermals.

I painted fast and furiously all day. I used colours which are courageous/ridiculous. And when I looked at the results today, I felt really excited about the future.

As I painted I called the colours egg, bacon and toast. I worked in a concertina book, and later a friend remarked that it felt as if the landscape changed from urban to rural, industrial to seascape, across the pages. The result is now officially called BREAKFAST IN EVERY VILLAGE.

I ended the day seeing if I could translate the ideas to a bigger piece....Still WIP. I learned a few things.

1. Limited palette: its okay to choose weird colours.
2. No preconceived outcome means the end will be a surprise and nothing is too awful.
3. Play days make me pack the fear away. Thank you @isleofskyeartstudio
for an interesting post on this.

#artistsstudios #artistsstories #abstractart #skyeseasonsstudio #lizahawthorne #tellingitlikeitis #skyeart #paintsketch #painting #dinkunst #markmaking #contemporaryabstraction #contemporaryart #concertinasketchbook

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