Undertows

12″ x 16″ Mixed media on canvas

There’s always something underneath that you can’t see. Sometimes it’s calm, sometimes it’s turbulent. In this case, it’s just some acrylic paint, a little alcohol ink, and ink on canvas, I call it “Undertows”.

It’s been a crazy week for me, all kinds of stuff going on! Additionally, I’m scheduled to get my first Covid vaccine tomorrow, a little nervous, but it must be done!

It’s times like these that I am so grateful to have my artwork as an outlet. When I can get into a painting flow or groove it helps ease my mind and anxiety. I suppose for some people it is reading a good book, or preparing an elaborate meal, something that we enjoy doing to take our minds off our troubles.

I hope you are having a great week, stay creative and healthy my friends! 😊🙏🎨

23 responses to “Undertows”

  1. Judith Avatar

    I feel a colorful “Steampunk” vibe going on here. I like it. I see a vintage locomotive emerging out of a cloud of memories. Good luck with your vaccine!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much, Judith! I was mistaken, my appointment is tomorrow morning, I’m being optimisitic!😉

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      1. Judith Avatar

        Good luck! I’ve had both doses now. Both times I had a very, very sore arm, and I did feel a little worn out. With the second one I also had a slight headache, but nothing too bad. I just rested, did some reading, and took it easy.

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        1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

          It’s been about 12 hours, sore but otherwise symptom-free, I think I will make it!! 😉🙏

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          1. Judith Avatar

            Great! I’ll be so glad when we put this pandemic behind us. Even though it hasn’t affected too much as far as my routine, it’s still been a source of concern always there in the back of my mind.

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  2. graham mcquade Avatar

    It has an underwater feel, Tiffany, with what seems like a diver`s helmet and rising bubbles of air.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Oh yeah, I can see that too, Graham! I actually thought about working in an octopus, maybe I will! 😉🐙

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  3. mistermaxxx08 Avatar

    I see musical clef notes and a groove underground and feeling that vibe

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      I always love your interpretations, Max! Thank you so much for your continued support!🙏😉

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      1. mistermaxxx08 Avatar

        Always got you and feel your creativity and soul

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  4. mattsnyder1970 Avatar

    If you had covid dose #1 will suck. Otherwise dose #2 will suck even more if you haven’t had Covid…so I wouldn’t worry.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      I’m going in with a good attitude tomorrow morning, we will see!

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  5. Mike Ross Avatar
    Mike Ross

    I love the deep colors-nice work!

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  6. MariaTeresa Avatar

    There’s a mysterious splendor and Spring freshness to this piece my dear 💚🌿🍃🌱 I love it!!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you, dear! I think you are going to like the next few pieces I have coming up, very light and summery, like you! 😉🥰🌞

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  7. Yeah, Another Blogger Avatar

    A bold and beautiful painting.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Always appreciate your comments, my friend, thank you very much!

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  8. muz4now Avatar

    Tiffany,
    I appreciate reading about your creative process. Yes, it is great that you have this outlet and can get in the flow with your painting. I appreciate your vulnerability about this!
    Stan

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks for stopping by and for your comment, Stan! I very much enjoy listening to your music, another wonderful artistic “distraction”! 🙏☺

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  9. Phil Avatar

    A splendid abstract painting, my friend Tiffany 👍 Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday 🙏🌹

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much, Phil! We have a rare cool and cloudy day in San Diego, I might just go for a hike!😉

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      1. Phil Avatar

        Right on, Tiffany ~ sounds like a plan 😉

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