Crystal

artist, gardener, movie watcher, fiction reader, traveller, coffee drinker, hunter of fine vintage goods

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

My first attempt at a landscape. Good thing I went big. 🙄 😂 I think she’s done. Unless @sheri.w.l has any objections!

Untitled (commission), acrylic and water-based oil on canvas, 48” x 30” https://t.co/fyFyVMnUDW

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

These water soluble oil paints are rocking my world. Especially as I have so many acrylics I still need to use, but really long to paint in oils... this allows me to use both at once! Run, don’t walk to your nearest art store. 🏃‍♀️ In the background is a… https://t.co/IZdxFF8Ooo

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

Just over here #paintingatnight and saw my old setup that I used to use when I had a film SLR: a diy cardboard tube placed over the viewfinder of an old twin lens camera. I gave it a go with my iPhone instead, but didn’t bother to dust anything first. Ma… https://t.co/taC1E179ca

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

#nofilter needed for this fantastic sunrise today. This frost has been on the trees since before Christmas... which is unheard of in Saskatchewan! It’s usually so windy here, the frost gets blown off within the day. There is such beauty in this season. ❄️ https://t.co/zWkPn0fyQb

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

Detail of a commission I should have had finished a loooooong time ago! (Photographed poorly at night)

I was super silly with this one and decided that my FIRST painting of an animal should be done in oils, which I hadn’t used in about 25 years and had … https://t.co/55YpCTQWHJ

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

Nothing like a little late night canvas side painting. I’ll have to make a note to do this BEFORE i paint the picture from now on. 🤦‍♀️🙄 https://t.co/xhjofcAPsc

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

Detail of a current commission. #wip https://t.co/du2BW8AR6b

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

Hey! It’s my first Blitz painting finally done! 🙌
“Sky’s The Limit”, oil on mounted board, 8”x8”, $50 https://t.co/mPLwkNb2Vl

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

If you’re in need of some art for your walls, you’ll want to keep your eye on my feed next month, starting Sept. 3!

I’ll be making small paintings throughout the month and selling them for $50 - $100 each. I’m excited because I’ve never done anything li… https://t.co/Y9QNzIxESx

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

Mom’s roses are starting to bloom. Her handiwork will always be a part of my garden, as it was such a big part of her life every summer. https://t.co/lSuepDCzJb

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

This week has been the worst experience of my life. And the worst is yet to come.

Sorry for being vague. But if you can send prayers, they would be appreciated. ❤️ https://t.co/SJ7Uw8p8ix

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

Ready for summer.

Happy solstice ☀️ https://t.co/dPBwWP8Pqp

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

Everything @friendsofthediamondeye touches turns to magic. ✨ go see her show at @remaimodern if you’re able, you won’t be disappointed. https://t.co/RR1FmgLP9Z

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

Collaboration.
#childhoodunplugged #letthemplay #artistmeetsmother https://t.co/KZ9tbOQGLr

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

We got a bit of snow last week. Now if it would just warm up a bit so we could play in it for more than 10 minutes... https://t.co/wCHVyX41rL

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

Today was a great day to turn 40. Hope your day was great too! From me and my two minions (and Polly Pocket) https://t.co/jbFjMhVSD0

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

I was really bad at posting anything... for the entire year...? Don’t get me wrong, I was on the gram almost constantly, scrolling and scrolling and scrolling some more. But sharing? Not as much. *
I honestly haven’t thought too much about goals or words… https://t.co/OMuH06fNL1

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

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[Crystal @crystalklassen]

Just under the wire. -
I hadn’t sketched a face (or anything!) in such a long time, I’d forgotten how comfortable it can feel. -
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#inktober #inktober2018 #graphite https://t.co/glXryDaYvI

[Crystal @crystalklassen]

She found a ladybug.
#foraging #autumn #prairieforest #outdoors https://t.co/Z9f824i3GL