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Process image of Into the Mist, showing beginning colors and development of complexity.

Into the Mist

Written by Chery on . Posted in Miniature Paintings.

A bright sunny morning drive leads toward an unknown destination beyond the mist.
Tucked at the edge of the Appalachian mountains in Georgia, I saw sights like this often. The cool morning mist hinted at sights unseen. It aroused my curiosity and tempted me to leave work. I didn’t, but the temptation was there!

A bright sunny morning drive leads toward an unknown destination beyond the mist.

With this image, I started with 2 main colors. Then I tweaked and pushed, adding and subtracting along the way. Using both casein and watercolor allow for this degree of manipulation.

When I was satisfied, I added a thin 18K gold border. Then the piece was gently waxed to protect the surface.
I hope you get a chance to take an early morning drive like this.

If you can’t right now, it’s okay.
Just grab this painting from my website. Stand it close on your desk and let it take you there.
If it’s already gone, browse a bit and find another that calls to you.

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Process photos of Chery's work which show details being added to three consecutive shots of one painting.

What do I do with a miniature painting?

Written by Chery on . Posted in Miniature Paintings.

Ask my Grandfather where someplace is, and the answer would be - “Just up the road a piece”.

Sitting at my desk dealing with computer work makes me wish I was outside. It’s sunny. I’m thinking of that old road I was on last summer where the light filtering through the tree leaves was so magical. I wish I were there right now.

Sadly, I’m here – at my desk. Sigh.

BUT – I look over to my left and see a Tiny Vistas painting propped up on its little easel. It’s full of the light and promise of the gentle cool breeze I remember from last summer.

As I gaze at it, I’m drawn in, as if I were there again. Lingering for a moment, I can almost feel the gravel of the road, hear the leaves moving in the dappled light.

And then I blink, and return to my current space, here at my desk, but refreshed with the memory of that time and place.

Refresh yourself with your own Tiny Vista. Available NOW at cherycratty.com . If it’s gone, there are more from which to choose.

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