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Artist R.L. Gibson

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DAY 11: Pink

"Pink" by RLGibson (6"x6" watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)
“Pink” by R.L. Gibson (6″x6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

It is DAY 11 the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.  No themes, no rules, just paint.  I am still a bit under the weather, so I decided to make this Sunday simple.  Who doesn’t love a pink flamingo?

DAY 11:
“Pink” 
(6″x 6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

During the February challenge, I am offering each piece at $25, including shipping inside the U.S., for two days after it is posted.  You can email me, message me on Facebook or Instagram with your email address for a PayPal invoice & your snail mail for shipping.  First message takes it.  

See you on DAY 12…

DAY 9: Patience

"Patience" by RLGibson (6"x6" watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)
“Patience” by R.L. Gibson (6″x6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

It is DAY 9 the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.  No themes, no rules, just paint.  While everyone’s thoughts have turned to Spring, I had a Fall flashback this morning.  Be patient; Fall will come.

"Patience" by RLGibson (6"x6" watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)
“Patience” by R.L. Gibson (6″x6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

DAY 9:
“Patience” 
(6″x 6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

During the February challenge, I am offering each piece at $25, including shipping inside the U.S., for two days after it is posted.  You can email me, message me on Facebook or Instagram with your email address for a PayPal invoice & your snail mail for shipping.  First message takes it.  

See you on DAY 10…

DAY 7: Purpure

"Purpure" DETAIL by RLGibson (6"x6" watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)
“Purpure” DETAIL by R.L. Gibson (6″x6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

It is DAY 7 the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.  No themes, no rules, just paint.  When I talk to people about color, I hear over and over again that blue gives them a sense of calm, that yellow makes them happy.  To each his own.  To me, blue is such an ordinary color that it only shines when given assistance by yellow or green.  But red… Red screams warmth to me.  It is my color of choice. Any other color in addition is just a bonus.  Live out loud.

"Purpure" by RLGibson (6"x6" watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)
“Purpure” by R.L. Gibson (6″x6″ watercolor)

DAY 7:
“Purpure” DETAIL
(6″x 6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

During the February challenge, I am offering each piece at $25, including shipping inside the U.S., for two days after it is posted.  You can email me, message me on Facebook or Instagram with your email address for a PayPal invoice & your snail mail for shipping.  First message takes it.  

See you on DAY 8…

DAY 6: Pomelo

"Pomelo" DETAIL by RLGibson (6"x6" watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)
“Pomelo” DETAIL by R.L. Gibson (6″x6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

It is DAY 6 the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.  No themes, no rules, just paint.  Abstract expressionism allows me the freedom to feel through paint, but I am often intrigued by the abstracted forms.  Do you see water or sky?  Coastal or nebular?  Is it my interpretation or yours.  Interesting.

"Pomelo" by RLGibson (6"x6" watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)
“Pomelo” by R.L. Gibson (6″x6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

DAY 6:
“Pomelo” DETAIL
(6″x 6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

During the February challenge, I am offering each piece at $25, including shipping inside the U.S., for two days after it is posted.  You can email me, message me on Facebook or Instagram with your email address for a PayPal invoice & your snail mail for shipping.  First message takes it.  

See you on DAY 7…

DAY 5: Papilionidae

"Papilionoidae" by R.L. Gibson (6"x6" watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)
“Papilionoidae” by R.L. Gibson (6″x6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

It is DAY 5 the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.  No themes, no rules, just paint.  The butterfly is a classic symbol of transformation, and as I painted this swallowtail my thoughts turned my friends in the transgender community. Amidst all the political opinions on the civil rights of others, it occurs to me that many people have forgotten the basic tenet of being a a decent human being –kindness.  I have been fortunate to have the benefit of knowing the bravery of those in transition, of seeing the joy, and pain, of the journey, of witnessing the joy of recognition.  Recognition. 

"Papilionoide" DETAIL by R.L. Gibson (6"x6" watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)
“Papilionoidae” DETAIL by R.L. Gibson (6″x6″ watercolor)

People only want to be seen without need of explanation, recrimination or commentary.  It is no great imposition to expect to seen.  Open your eyes to transform your heart.   

DAY 5:
“Papilionidae” DETAIL
(6″x 6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

During the February challenge, I am offering each piece at $25, including shipping inside the U.S., for two days after it is posted.  You can email me, message me on Facebook or Instagram with your email address for a PayPal invoice & your snail mail for shipping.  First message takes it.  

See you on DAY 6…

DAY 3: Plume

"Plume" by R.L.Gibson (6"x8" watercolor on 140 lb. coldpress)
“Plume” DETAIL by R.L. Gibson (6″x8″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

It is DAY 3 the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.  Because I have sworn there are no themes, no rules, just paint, I had to restrain myself from painting a THIRD bird, ha. Many of you that know me are familiar with my wildfire experience in November of 2016.  Today, a whiff of a wood-burning fireplace & a glimpse of smoke sent me into a sheer panic.  Most of the time I’m fine, but some days…

"Plume" DETAIL by R.L.Gibson (6"x8" watercolor on 140 lb. coldpress)
“Plume” DETAIL by R.L. Gibson (6″x8″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

DAY 3:
“Plume” DETAIL
(6″x 8″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

During the February challenge, I am offering each piece at $25, including shipping inside the U.S., for two days after it is posted.  You can email me, message me on Facebook or Instagram with your email address for a PayPal invoice & your snail mail for shipping.  First message takes it.  

See you on DAY 4…

DAY 2: Perch

"Perch" DETAIL by R.L. Gibson (6"x6" watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)
“Perch” DETAIL by R.L. Gibson (6″x6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

It is DAY 2 the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.  Last time I did abstract work exclusively.  This time I have sworn there are no themes, no rules, just paint… but this is the second bird in a row, ha, but this parakeet looks a bit like he’s headed for the disco. (Note to self: Step away from the metallics.)

DAY TWO: “Perch” (6″x6″ watercolor on 140lb. coldpress)

During the February challenge, I am offering each piece at $25, including shipping inside the U.S., for two days after it is posted.  (DAY 1: SOLD, yay!) You can email me, message me on Facebook or Instagram with your email address for a PayPal invoice & your snail mail for shipping.  First message takes it.  

See you on DAY 3…

Wilshire Blvd.

Wilshire Blvd L.A. (diptych), 5"x5"each xerography & acrylic on wood, by R.L. Gibson
Wilshire Blvd L.A. (diptych), 6″x6″each xerography & acrylic on wood, by R.L. Gibson

These beauties (photo by Ashley Lodge Photography) from the Traffic series found a new home in West Virginia today.  The new owner is loaning them to The Tiny Art Show at the Sir Walter Theatre Gallery in Beckley, WV that opens in December.   Go by and see these, as well as the “Central Park Portland” piece!