Red Meets Black!

September 14, 2020September 12, 2020 kingstoncovestudioabstract, black, oil, red, red meets black, Stacey Kent, the firesLeave a comment

In addition to sketching and doing a relatively impressionistic type paint, I love doing big abstracts. This one did not take much time, but just made me happy painting. I usually put on some great music and just enjoy the energy. Stacey Kent is my newest artist of choice. I was introduced to her music when staying a friend’s house. With all the fires going on in Washington, Oregon and California the idea struck me that the all the fury of the fires leaves behind the sadness of the blackened trees and lost homes.

This is fairly large at 48″ wide x 24″ tall.

Elegant Dress with panache

March 28, 2014March 28, 2014 kingstoncovestudioart, artist, black and white, creative energy, design, designing woman, diana bennett wirtz, Diana kingsley, Dresses for a 3 year old, facebook, flower, red, Twitter, WashingtonLeave a comment

When I saw this fabric, I thought a simple style with a little touch of color would be great fun. This may be the only one I’ve made that should be dry cleaned due to the complexity of the flower. It was fun to make my own bias binding with a little Clover Bias Binder maker. I ordered them in two other sizes, as it is so easy and looks so much better to self bias the neck and armholes. I also cover the inside waistline seam with custom bias tape, so it does not ravel or scratch her little tummy. With each dress, it is easier and faster and looks better.

I am really enjoying this new venture and am excited as my two other granddaughters are coming back to the US from New Zealand and I can sew for them too.

This is my favorite dress so far and it was totally luck that the cabbage flower ended up in the center of the top.

Let me know what you think?

Flowers Make Me Smile

April 25, 2013April 25, 2013 kingstoncovestudioart, artist, dahlia, flower, flowers, people, pink, red, smile3 Comments

Flowers Make Me Smile

Wish More People Did? Do you ever feel that way. I have a hard time walking by a beautiful garden, bouquet or florist stand without smiling. Often when I am out walking I will smile and say hello to people and to some it is like an intrusion on their space and I wonder if they have the power of smile anywhere?

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Red Wall

November 14, 2012November 14, 2012 kingstoncovestudioarchitecture, art, artist, artists, creative energy, creative sketchbook, creative thinking, Diana kingsley, facebook, hit a wall, philosophy, red, Twitter, Washington1 Comment

Sometimes in our art, we “hit a wall”. Why not make it a creative one?

Bring your red umbrella and visit the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island

October 17, 2012October 17, 2012 kingstoncovestudioart, artist, artists, artists and nature, bainbridge island, Bloedel Reserve, creative energy, Diana kingsley, facebook, kingston, meadow, my three sons, oil paint, Pacific North West, painter, parks, photography, Plein Aire, rain, rainy day, red, red umbrella, sons, take a walk, Twitter, umbrella, WashingtonLeave a comment

I used to live right next door to the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island. It is 175 acres of lush gardens. My three sons used to slip under the fence and go exploring. They once shared their secret place with me and we all climbed the bank by the water to go see their favorite meadow. It was magically beautiful and a memory I shall always cherish. This is not that meadow, but it is a beautiful one just as you enter the reserve.

Red Meets Night

July 22, 2012July 22, 2012 kingstoncovestudioabstract, art, art classes, artist, artists, artists and nature, bainbridge island, creative energy, day, diana bennett wirtz, Diana kingsley, facebook, kingston, night, painter, Plein Aire, poulsbo, red, Twitter, Washington1 Comment

Went to a serious color class put on by Scott Gellatly from Gamblin paints. It inspired me to complete this 24 x 48 canvas that has been sitting in my studio for two years.

In the Pink

June 10, 2012June 20, 2012 kingstoncovestudioart, art classes, artist, artists, artists and nature, bainbridge island, beach, bmw, bookbinding, cars, chroma, cole gallery, color, creative energy, creative sketchbook, Diana kingsley, facebook, flowers, garden, handmade sketchbook, hue, intensity, intuitive art, intuitive sketchbook, kingston, la conner, mailboxes, Mount Vernon, oil paint, Pacific North West, painter, philosophy, photography, pink, Plein Aire, porsches, poulsbo, purple, red, sail boats, second Saturday artwalk, shade, sketchbook, tv, tweet, Twitter, value, Washington, winslow art centerLeave a comment

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Red Meets Black!

Elegant Dress with panache

Flowers Make Me Smile

Red Wall

Bring your red umbrella and visit the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island

Red Meets Night

In the Pink