http://lizgeigerstudios.com Liz Geiger Artists Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:05:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hello all, I"ve been working on getting my name out there.. and it turns out that there is a fabulous photographer in Seattle who is taking VR videos of artist studios in the Pacific Northwest area. He came by last week and honored me by taking some photography ... http://lizgeigerstudios.com/blog/2010/02/22/vr-video/ Some Philosophy in an Art Blog: I’m taking a break from the update blog to give some moments and thoughts to our countrymen and women overseas.  As many of you know, and a lot of you have guessed I worked for the government for several years.   The time changed me rather ... http://lizgeigerstudios.com/blog/2010/01/26/a-bit-of-philosophy-on-the-war/ Christmas preparation and a new marriage We talk about Christmas, prepare for Christmas and work ourselves to the bone trying to bake, shop and generally create the ‘perfect’ christmas.  I would like to take a few moments to think about the spirit of Christmas and what it means in my world.  ... http://lizgeigerstudios.com/blog/2009/12/21/christmas-thoughts/ Blog update:  11-16-09 I’ve finished working  on some holiday themed paintings.  I decided that this was a great time to try out my sparkly paint... it works great on snow. The paint gives a subtle sheen that I think evokes the impression of a sun lit snow covered field.   Have you ... http://lizgeigerstudios.com/blog/2009/11/17/holiday-cards/ The Process: As I was wandering through our backyard the other day I took a moment to appreciate living in the Pacific Northwest.  We get these amazing cloudy nights where the clouds create a luminescent layer back lit by the moon.  Looking at the clouds over my head,  I had an ... http://lizgeigerstudios.com/blog/2009/09/01/the-process-oil-vs-watercolor-pacific-trees/ I've been working on several pieces and thought I'd include some images here. The first piece is a watercolor landscape done in the puddling style.  The painting is based on my travels through Bhutan, a small country in the Himalaya's.  While traveling through Bhutan I noticed that the air was incredibly ... http://lizgeigerstudios.com/blog/2009/08/17/new-work-bhutan-and-pacific-northwest-nights/ Journaling, how do you start?  I've heard so much about this, read about this and some of the artists I  respect do this... maybe it will help me.   My sister gave me some watercolor paper in a book and I have a journal... just never used it.  I struggled for ... http://lizgeigerstudios.com/blog/2009/08/16/journaling/ Hi everyone, I've finally succumbed and am starting a blog.   I'll use this site to update any new creations, let you know of upcoming shows and maybe to discuss art and the world of art in the pacific northwest. I've been participating in a program started by the Arts Council of Snohomish ... http://lizgeigerstudios.com/blog/2009/08/06/hello-to-the-world-from-the-studio/