WEEK 2 - Laundry Day in Corfu - Oil on Linen 10" x 10"

Sold to a private Collection

This painting was inspired from a walk through the city of Corfu, Greece.
Hope you enjoy it.

I would like to invite you to another blog I've created, it's a humurous look at hockey, and it's called FACE OFF.

Painting Musings

It is day nine of my painting for 2008, and I have to say I love the change. I think the best decision was to do a painting a week. It has helped me to focus on short term goals that are managable. The format for the Painting a Week is 10" x 10" and at first I thought that would be a reasonable size to work at, but as I'm now on my second painting, I'm finding it's a bit of a challenge to lay out a picture in a square format. Even though it may be a challenge, it creates opportunity to grow in the composition and layout side of a painting. Fifty one and a half more to go.

As you might have noticed, I've added a slide show to show you other recent work. To see more go to www.davewatland.com

Thanks again for your interest.

WEEK 1 - Lady of Plaça Catalunya, Barcelona Spain - Oil on Canvas 10"x 10"

The first painting I've chosen to paint is the statue at Placa Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. We spent two days there in August of 2007. I was captured by the beauty and simplicity of this staute, the reflection on the water and the glances of the two subjects. As you look at this painting you can imagine the thoughts of the woman on the left or the quick glance over the shoulder by the man. I hope you have fun interpreting your own story as you look at this piece.

First Painting Almost Complete!

I will post my painting of the week on the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th day of each month. Thank you for all the emails and encouraging comments. It has been a good couple of days of painting and look forward to revealing my first of 52 paintings on the 7th of January.

One question was asked, "So are we able to make suggestions for what you paint?" Yeah, I'm open to suggestions, but that's called a commission. For the first 8-12 weeks I will be painting some reflections on our Mediterranean Trip from August 2007.

Another question, "What is the cost if interested in purchasing?" Each painting will be 10" x 10" in oil, acylics or watercolours with no frame or matte. The cost of each painting will be $195.00. I will honor on a first come basis.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It will truly be a new year for me in a lot of ways as I embark on my painting and what that looks like. I have given you a bit of background that has led up to where I am now, and as of January 1st I am starting my painting a week routine. The goal is 52 weeks in a year, on the 7th day of each week I will produce a 10" x 10" painting that I will post on this site and my web site www.davewatland.com. If the painting interests you and you would like to purchase it, you can email me and I will honor it on a first come basis. Feel free to comment and interact with me throughout the year.

Preparation for Transition

For those that know me, but have not caught up to date with my career change, let me update you. As of December 18th, 2007 I have stepped down from my position as Creative Director at the Leadership Centre Willow Creek Canada. I have been doing graphic work with them for 10 years, 3 years by contract 7 years full time(4 days a week). About the middle of October I felt a need to pursue a longtime passion of mine...painting, which has lead to the decision of stepping down from TLCWCC.

I have been doing graphics for 22 years now. In 1985 I began with Select Homes Magazine, working with them for two years, then I  stepped out on my own and formed my own graphic design business, Studio Grey Graphics. Started in New Westminster, BC Canada, 4 years later I moved it to Kelowna, BC Canada where I worked for 7 years independently. In 1997 I started to do contract work with MacLean Group Marketing and simultaneously with TLCWCC. It was in 2000 that I joined TLCWCC full time for the duration of  7 years. 

It has been a great journey, a lot of growth, a lot of learnings, I've met a lot of great people, but this next leg of the journey I find equally challenging if not my ultimate challenge. Again I ask that you join me and pray for me as I blog my experiences of being a fine artist.

A Painting A Week For 2008

As I prepare for 2008, I thought it would be interesting for you the viewer and a commitment for me the artist to paint a painting a week. The paintings will be 10" x 10" in watercolor, oil or acrylic. I would be delighted if you take the time to watch my blog, and interact with me through this year 2008. If you are interested in purchasing a painting, email me at watland@shaw.ca and I will honor on a first come basis. If you would like to see more of my work, go to www.davewatland.com