The Finishing Process

There weeks later… the finishing process continues. Sometimes I will mess up a beautiful piece because it’s in the studio. Surrounded by all the paints and I can’t help myself. Like a beautiful buffet. So much visual delight and I can’t stop myself. This is one of those pieces. Often I will have about 10 pictures of the process. Where it started and how it ended.

I bought a table top easel and find that the finishing process is refined when I take the piece out of my studio and place it on the kitchen counter. Only have the colors I am using and just wait for the visual conversations I will have with myself. What should I name this? What inspired these colors? Am I really an artist? No, I am not an artist. I just get so much therapy and pleasure out of painting colors on a a canvas. I get so much pleasure out of the process that I have to call myself an artist to be able to sell and design and perhaps make some money doing what I love.

Wait!!! Isn’t that what being an entrepreneur is all about? Doing what you love and then turning it into a business. Even doing what we love has it’s ups and downs. But we/I keep coming back to it. We keep refining and the finishing process start all over again with each piece that is painted.

I am happy with this piece. Part of my finishing process is coming to a point where I can say out loud, “I Love It”. If I have to talk myself into loving it then it’s not yet complete. Today, I LOVE IT. Yesterday I could say I LOVE IT and the day before. That is my finishing process. No more paint, no more over thinking and trying to love an unfinished piece.

This piece is available in various sizes. Please note that the digital picture is as close to the colors as the original. There will always be a slight variation.

Each print is a beautiful Gallery Wrapped Canvas with attached sawtooth hook ready to hang. I have a number of frame options which we can discuss at time of order.

Once you place your order a letter of authenticity will be emailed to you along with your order. Payment in full is required to place your order.

You can Venmo @Elizabeth-Traub or Use my Square app with your credit card

If you are a gallery, furniture store, or consignment shop and would like to order at a discount there is a minimum of 5 pieces. I would love to help you choose the right pieces for your showroom. I would also love to paint exclusive pieces for your showroom.

Please email: elizabethtraubconsulting@gmail.com OR Text: 503-686-1109 if you have questions or would like a custom size quote.

Every week I am adding new pieces. If you have a color and design and would like a custom piece the designer in me would love to work with you.

If you are interested in learning more how to market your artful creations I would love to help. I have worked with artists and authors for many years.  Teaching you how to manage the business side of your business.

Some people eat their emotions. I paint mine.

Have a wonderful day, Elizabeth

Art You Love is filling your spaces & places in every corner of your home. Elizabeth uses the highest quality of Acrylic Paints, Gallery Wrapped Canvas. Custom size & order to fit your space. Large or small pieces. #ArtYouLove in every room.