Trying to be bolder with my color choices - also trying to learn how to paint braids. Need more practice!
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Pastel Painting - Beautiful Ladies
Beautiful Ladies
So instructor first wanted us to do our painting in soft pastels. Below is the results. I really like this lady. She is very beautiful!
Once the soft pastel drawing was COMPLETELY FINISHED, the instructor told us to get water, a couple of paint brushes and to open our GESSO!!! What??? Are you serious? What does Gesso have to do with soft pastel paintings?
Below is the completed results of using watered down Gesso. I was nervous about using the Gesso full strength. In this process, you dramatically overdo the intital lay down of colors, as the second stage will bring them back to a softer look. The instructor was hoping that we would use a "painterly style" to build volume and leave visible brushstrokes. I do have some visible brushstrokes although they may be hard to see in this photo.
The painterly brushstrokes are pleasing because it leaves something to the viewer's imagination and we can see the hand of the artist more plainly. Painting in this style is fun beause it allows for the implusive use of color and an unrestrained painting manner!
Too. Much. Fun.!
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Other People's Words That Move Me
From the movie "Thelma and Louise"
"We're not in the middle of nowhere, but we can see it from here."
HUH?
Alaska - I've Been Everywhere Man, I've Been Everywhere (Almost)!
Watercolors on Yupo Paper
2016
this painting is from a photo I took cruising through Alaska in 2015.
Glacier Bay
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Late Night Sketching - Beautiful Ladies
Watercolor and Ink with Zentangles
Late night sketching and painting on Canson MultiMedia Paper
Friday, August 5, 2016
Sea and Beach Glass
Another new addiction!
Sea and Beach Glass
oh what fun learning all about this new adventure!
I can hardly read enough about this! Fasinating to me!
Just gotta get to the sea or beach!
I can hardly read enough about this! Fasinating to me!
Just gotta get to the sea or beach!
Have you experienced the thrill of finding a deliciously-frosty and perfectly-tumbled piece of sea or beach glass?
Each piece will be an exciting find. Can hardly wait for this new journey to begin!
YUMMMMMM
Downright YUM
and makes my home smell like the Fall season!
Oatmeal raisin pecan cookie bar!
Preparation: make same as you would cookies but instead of cookies pressed batter in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes. It is advisable that you cool BEFORE eating! (its a funny!).
Canada - I've Been Everywhere Man, I've Been Everywhere! (Almost)
Montreal, Canada 2015
We took a cruise which ended in Montreal, Canada. It was October and perfect timing to catch the beautiful foliage. Also some snow!
This little country church was absolutely beautiful. I want to draw/paint this little church.
Notre Dame in downtown Montreal, and within walking distance from our hotel.
A square in Montreal - very cold, and some snow flurries. Did a little Christmas shopping while we were there.
Many, many beautiful gardens surround their city buildings.
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