Wednesday, April 11, 2012

I Just Can't Stop Loving the Website

I've spent many hours recently updating my website. This is something I learn as I go. I don't make major changes very often, so when I do, I forget how to operate the various functions and almost have to start from scratch. I'm working on ease of navigation, simplicity, lots of links but want to avoid visual clutter. This is an issue in many sites I visit, where the eye jumps around the page without a central focus. I want the art to shine and keep the viewers eye on it, not distracting text.
So, here is the latest version, still a work in progress-
http://www.artbyannegilna.com/

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Tulip Crazy

In my effort to add some new botanical paintings to my collection, I've painted another tulip watercolor, based on some cut flowers bought at a Trader Joe's. I plan to frame both of the new tulip paintings the same, and no larger than 11 x 14 each. Here is the latest:
Tulips, Watercolor by Anne Gilna