Here's the finished acrylic portrait I've been working on for the past two weeks I've titled, Forest Adventures. This project has conjured up some interesting ideas. My daughter, Elya, suggested, "Mom, this painting could be an illustration for a story." READ THE ENTIRE POST...
Forest Adventure: Mask Portrait in Process
Forest Adventure is my recent portrait painting in process. Lately, I’ve been on a roll with portrait painting, so I decided to use one of my photographs as the inspiration for this new painting. My daughter, Elya, painted this mask and is the model in the photo. One of the many reasons I love this photo so …
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My Little Mermaid
I have a daughter who I’m convinced is part mermaid. She loves to paint mermaids and to dive into the sea of adventure… Her recent deep-sea dip took her to Phuket Thailand, where she teaches English. Yet no matter where her inquisitive nature takes her, she always manages to buy art supplies, and to paint, …
When the Heart Must Bend, Featuring Paintings by Acrylic Artist Elya Filler
My daughter's recent paintings reflect her desire to travel the world again, and I know my heart must bend. Not break, mind you, but bend to the will of my precious girl who lights up the room with a smile. I must bend to her passion to travel and teach English abroad, again. Bend to …
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The Acrylic Painting of Artist Elya Filler
Today I celebrate an artist's recent success. An artist I've had the privilege of watching emerge since she was just a wee thing, my daughter Elya Filler. Elya began creating as far back as I can remember. She would escape into her room and get lost in making tiny books and writing stories about horses. …
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New Painting: Caged Bird, Sing Me a Song
This post will show you the progression of an acrylic painting of the world. I've included the first and last photo and a bit of the poem, but Elya Filler's post includes a whole lot in between. Visit the post to see the entire process and poem. New Painting: Caged Bird, Sing Me a Song. …
Be Still and Know that I Am God
A young artist interweaves the creation of an acrylic painting with a spiritual awareness.
The Birth of a Painting
My daughter's artistic talent never ceases to amaze me. Elya presents the progression of her acrylic painting with the words of E. E. Cummings as an accompaniment. Here's a couple of photos, but you really must see the entire process to appreciate the piece. READ MORE...
Colorful Acrylic Painting of Tree and the Desire to Give
This post features my daughter's dream...selling her paintings to help the poor: I’ve recently come up with the idea of a small social enterprising company called, “The Giving Tree.” Essentially, I’d like to start by selling artwork, paintings and photographs, and use the profits to empower locals in developing countries through already established microfinancing organizations, …
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