day 6, 30 paintings in 30 day challenge

oh what a day it is, mixed media

you never know how the littlest comment will affect 

another person.   i text a picture of my daily paintings

to a friend.  she always gives a genuine comment that moves

me and inspires me to continue to paint. today i told her

how much it means to me.   i am a very lucky person.  

day 5, 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

high note, acrylic

for now i am leaving this painting a little

'sketchy.'  it may change at some point 

but not now.

i have neglected my journal and my online journal buddies.

i have started to play.  my desk top is clear, journal open, paints out.  

ready for business.

japanese new year good luck wreath with a  shaft of rice 

from japan on my front door.

X  O  X  O

day 4, 30 paintings in 30 days

jackson sunrise, acrylic

i thought i would try my hand at all of the 

things that make me squirm....texture,

metallic paint and palate knives.   

it was actually a lot of fun!

day 3, 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

untitled, acrylic and black gesso

my friend jacki long mentioned starting a gfateful jar.  each day 

on a little piece of paper she will write one thing that she is 

grateful for at the end of the year she will read all of them.  

i love the idea but decided that i probably wouldn't get around to reading 

each piece of paper and also being a visual person i would respond 

to an image.  that combined with my latest obsession, instagram, 

i decided to post a photo each day of things for which

i am grateful.   now jackie, posts each day on her blog...

i don't so i will see how i do on this but i do love the idea.

(i don't consider this a new year resolution)

thank you for visiting. 

i hope you are keeping warm and cozy.

day 2, 30 paintings in 30 days

pure spirit, acrylic mixed media

there is something so simple and comforting about knowing 

what you are about and what you do.    there is no

conflict.  there is acceptance.  your energy is not 

scattered.   you commit.  you just do what you do.

wishing you much love 

in this new year

2 0 1 5 

X O X O



posting today with paint party friday

day 1, of a 30 day painting a day challenge

 dawn of a new day, acrylic

this is my second year that 

i am participating along with 900 

others sponsored by leslie saeta.

as the first day approached, i was not sure 

that i was up to it but right at the crack of 

dawn, my eyes popped open and i was in my 

studio with a cup of tea and my brushes.  

as the year comes to an end, i am wrapping up a few 

projects and will be taking time off  to spend  with my family 

and friends.  thank you for visiting  this year.  whether you have 

left a comment or not, i know you are busy and i appreciate 

that you have taken the time.   this week i have found a new (to me) 

obsession....instagram where i have begun to post some

photographs and paintings.  you can visits me there

as well at irenerafael.  

happy holidays to all!

today i am sending all who participate throughout the year with 

kristin and ava at paint party friday many thanks.  you feed the creative fire 

and bring inspiration each week.  i will see you in the new year.

X O X O

irene