Looking back on the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

About the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge, January 2016. 

Looking back, I do agree it was quite the challenge. I would stay up late every night until I finished each painting for that particular day. At work during my breaks, I would sketch each work to make it easier when I got home to just start painting. While it's done, my job is to continue the momentum and flow of creativity. 

While you may not see a new painting every day, they ARE definitely in the works. For now, I'm scanning and will be posting them for sale in my Etsy Shop: spygirl915. Will also be offered as prints and greeting cards.

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30 Paintings in 30 Days : Wrap Up

        The End of the 30 Paintings in 

     30 Days Challenge January 2016

Well, today's the day I can reflect upon my monthlong journey into creativity. The goal was to paint 30 paintings, I painted 25. I learned a lot of things like how to paint faster, think quickly about subject matter, perseverance and staying focused on my goals and the end result. 

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        All works are available for sale.

To see more of my work, go to my website: www.reneerutana.com, or my 2 online stores: eBay and Etsy: spygirl915 or Renee Rutana 

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30 Paintings in 30 Days #25

                     "Truro Sunset"

             Acrylic on Canvas, 6x6" 

This scene was from Cornhill Beach in Truro, at the Cape. It was a warm July evening and we sipped on wine as we watching the sun setting over the glistening water. We weren't the only ones who enjoyed it, the beach filled up quickly, with other spectators, who also anticipated the setting sun. Behind us a group of people built a campfire on the beach and roasted marshmallows. It was truly an inspiring moment!

Thanks for checking out my blog! If you want to see more of my work, go to my website: www.reneerutana.com.  There is also my two online stores: eBay & Etsy. Just search: spygirl915 or Renee Rutana 

30 Paintings in 30 Days #24

                      "All in a Row"           Watercolor and Ink, 4x6 Coldpress Paper

Usually I paint my Rowboat Paintings with Acrylic paints, but this time I decided to try it out using watercolor paints. It definitely has a different feel and look to it compared to my other rowboat paintings. This is Day 24 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. While I'm a little behind, I'm doing my best and having fun with it! :) You can find my work on eBay and Etsy, just search: spygirl915 or Renee Rutana. Thanks for stoping by!

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30 Paintings in 30 Days #23

                      "Beach Walk"

              Acrylic on Canvas, 6x6" 

This piece was from Sandy a Neck Beach, also known as Bodfish Park in Barnstable, at the Cape (Cod) in Massachusetts. 

It was a nice day at the beach, the last day of our vacation. On the way back home, I saw this beach, the last one before leaving the Cape. I decided we would have one last round of Cape Cod (we really didn't want to go home). One of my most favorite places! 💙.

30 Paintings in 30 Days #22

 

                        "Exotic Fire"

Watercolor and Ink on 4x6" Coldpress paper. This piece was executed in an art nouveau kind of style. 

Day 22 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.

Available for Sale 

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30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge #22

                    "First Flowers"

                Acrylic on Canvas, 6x6" 

Every year after a long Winter, I patiently await the arrival of my Crocuses. When they finally sprout up, I know Spring is on its way. I must admit, this Winter has been relatively mild compared to a typical Massachusetts Winter. 

                      Day 22 of the 

      30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.              

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                  Available for Sale 

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         and Renee Rutana Studios

30 Paintings in 30 Days #21

                           "Blue"

                  Watercolor, 4x6"  

This is a painting of Blue Delphiniums. This is Day 21 of the 30 in 30 Days Challenge. Painted in a loose Avant Garde style. I just wanted to have fun with this one! :)

At the end of the challenge, I'll be listing these paintings in my online stores of eBay and etsy. Please search my name spygirl915 or Renee Rutana Studios.

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Yellow Boat

                      "Yellow Boat"

  Acrylic on canvas, 6x6", January 2016

This is my most recent painting of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. This scene was from Provincetown, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. A harbor view at about dusk. I wanted to approach it in a serene minimalist way. The focus was more on the use of color and negative space. The main color was a mint green shade, unfortunately, my phone didn't capture the color correctly and doesn't do the painting justice.

To see more of my work, go to my website:  www.reneerutana.com

Or my online stores: Etsy & eBay, spygirl916 or Renee Rutana

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The 30 Paintings in 30 Days

At the beginning of the month, I signed on to take this challenge. The past few years, I went through some really tough times, such as the death of my son, and I felt my creativity was stunted and I just was barely producing any paintings each year. 

When I heard about this challenge, I knew it would be very difficult, since I work full time during the day. But I took it on with great hopes of the possibility of growth. I had heard about this challenge for several years because I subscribe to the "Artists Helping Artists" podcast and it's done in every January and September. Frankly, the thought of producing one painting each day for 30 days scared me to death.

Before the tough times, I was a very ambitious artist and produced quite a bit of paintings each year. My customers, friends and family were used to seeing these works and would be anxious to see what new work I'd have at my Open Studio events. Tough times hit and I was lucky to have 1 or 2 new works each show. It was kind of embarrassing to me, but I just could break out of my rut.

This year, I decided to embrace the challenge. My son was one of my biggest fans and I was ready to make a comeback, so to speak. The paintings are rather small, acrylic paintings on canvases 6x6" and watercolor paintings on 4x6" and ACEO size. I hadn't worked in watercolor for over 12 years, so it was nice to revisit that medium. At first, I wanted to do small oil paintings, but after much thought, I decided against it. In order to succeed at this challenge and get my name and work back out there, I had to use something that would be finished quickly so I could move on to the next painting. So, I chose acrylics because I am comfortable with that medium.

So the challenge is quickly coming to a close. I've used it to experiment with different mediums, ideas and genres. I've even tried my hand at painted illustration.ive even painted cats and figures, which I haven't done before! Although I can't put the time and detail into them like I like to do, I have managed to produce a nice little body of work.

When the challenge is over, I will do the business side of things. Such as, scanning them for prints and greeting cards, listing them on my online stores on eBay and Etsy, varnishing and wiring the backs of the canvases. I'm not stopping there, while I have the momentum, I will continue to produce more works, but larger sizes and more detail.

Although today is the 25th, I would love to share with you my little masterpieces I completed during the challenge! In a separate entry, I'll start with my most current piece.

I love to hear from people to discuss my work, ideas, art and anything else!

You can find my eBay & Etsy Stores by searching, "spygirl" or Renee Rutana. 

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