My bff Shannon and I got together last night to paint. We have been doing it off and on since we moved to Colorado, never with the expectation of creating a masterpiece but just hanging out, talking nonstop and having fun smearing some paint around. It's all about the process of creating and, even more than that, having fun with art. We don't always finish a painting in one night, but we're always surprised and thrilled with what we manage to come up with.
Our creative backgrounds are very different and have allowed each of us to bring something unique to the table. But what truly makes our collaborations special is the way we work together, giving each other complete freedom to experiment and play, to try something new or do the same damn thing because we just can't stop ourselves from adding a heart or flower in there somewhere. I've learned that a successful collaboration has to have that freedom, but it also needs trust. We completely trust that the other will do something great and if it isn't great yet, we work together adding to and even painting right over each other's work until we have something we both love. It makes all the difference to create with someone you know is going to squeal and be crazy about whatever it is you will do next.
Each painting inevitably becomes my new favorite and every one really is a little miracle in itself. You can read about some of our other paintings here, here and here.
Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Janet Ghio | October 28, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Oooo it's beautiful!!
Posted by: Lianne | October 29, 2011 at 05:39 AM
pssst! I've linked to you on my blog!
http://musingsonrealities.blogspot.com/2011/10/tandem-painting-anyone.html
Posted by: Shannon Ganshorn | October 29, 2011 at 04:37 PM
Love the painting. It reminds me of antique wallpaper. Ok, I'm inspired now.
Posted by: Judy Hudgins | October 30, 2011 at 09:06 AM
Beautiful work! Wonderful colors too.
Posted by: Caatje | October 31, 2011 at 05:10 AM
absolutely beautiful. Makes me want to get out in my building and do something! Been so long since I've done anything, and as derby is winding down for the holidays ,its time I get my other outlet going again!
Posted by: Misty Kirkland | October 31, 2011 at 08:08 AM
This would make awesome fabric! You should contact a fabric company!
Posted by: Barb | December 15, 2011 at 08:16 PM