Effortless Grace

EffortlessGrace©KathyCousart

40 x 40 Oil with Wax and Gold Leaf

Caught with my new “kicks” studying on my latest painting!

It’s been a really sweet day that ended with finishing up this newest painting. I think my newest “kicks” that I now wear while painting had a little influence on it toward the end. I had to laugh that even my running shoes have my colors in them- Raspberry, Lime Punch and Bluebird! I love that great feeling of a new pair of shoes and these made me feel especially grateful and graceful while finishing this painting up. Most folks don’t realize that I stand while painting…and I paint all day long almost every single day so new kicks are much appreciated!
Loving this painting…all those many many layers with bits of the sweet underpainting and glazes peeking through here and there. There’s also graphite and oil stick mark making that is just so fun to do. My favorite gorgeous pale neutral palette of rich oil paints and wax has this wonderful patina that I just adore. Makes you just want to run your hand along the painting. Still having fun with the most subtle little bits of gold and also gold leaf- it’s that surprise thing that makes you smile. Hope y’all enjoy “Effortless Grace.”