Monday, August 31, 2009
Boat Painting
This is what I have been working at these past few days and I think I am finished now ....I am getting tired looking at it anyway!!!!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Charcoal drawings x2
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Paintings I have done at the Market
Thursday, August 27, 2009
And I Really Have Been Drawing....
I promise. :) Well, sketching really. While my hubby had me hanging out over the past weekend, I did some quickish sketches. That and while we were at the emergency room waiting to be seen for my hubby's newly fractured pinky toe. lol At home, I've been working on that giraffe, but it's not making me happy..so anyhow..I guess I should actually post some of the sketches. hehe
The hand was the first. I spent probably close to an hour and a half on it. I used my own hand for this..but added a bit more nail. No, it's not the best, but the light kept changing and started annoying me. lol
The foot came next. I was wearing socks and shoes, so I couldn't see my foot, and just kinda guessed where everything went. Looks a bit cartoonish to me. hehe
The face (or half a face) was last. This was done out of pure boredom while waiting for my husband to be called back by the doc.Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Puppy in Colored Pencil
1st or 2nd Colored Pencil I ever tried...Derwent Colorsoft on 10x14 Fabriano or something like that pastel paper. Takes a lot more patience than I thought and not as easy as pastel or even watercolor. The right eye does not have a white ring...flash from the camera I think...it is really the same color as the left eye.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Help needed with boat reflections ....
I started this boat last week and I need help with what reflections I would see in the water if it was quite still. I only have a picture of the boat on dry land but it has to be in the water for the painting .....
Any other advice would be most welcome .....
Thanks gals .....
I have edited it to include the boat on dry land ....
I haven't been painting or drawing because I have been ......
Elephant
Monday, August 24, 2009
The Last of the Summer Roses
Lake View
Saturday, August 22, 2009
MY DRAWING!!!!!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Seagull on rocks
Hiding From Death
Last nights drawing with charcoal.
I got itchy fingers, and I really needed to draw something, anything. So I went down to my studio, looking for my Conte sticks, I was sure I had several skin toned ones or the pastel pencils. Must have given them away as a gift, as they were still boxed. Never mind, I found my willow charcoal sticks, and my holder.
8"x12" on paper
My Painting for Today...Pelican
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Two paintings framed.....
I'm Sorry Gals
I've been kinda in a funk the last few days. My kids are on their way to Arkansas to stay with my parents, we're still trying to figure out when we're supposed to move, and I've been sleeping half my days away. I've not gotten anything at all drawn since they left, and honestly haven't had the concentration to do anything. I have ideas for things to draw, but can't seem to sit still long enough to draw them out, so I just write them down on paper to keep them fresh. It's so quiet in here since the kids left, and I think that's part of the problem...I'm not used to it. lol I'm going to make myself draw something...even if it's crappy...for the next few days. Hopefully, that'll pull me out of my funk. I just wanted you all to know that I haven't forgotten any of you, and I miss you all.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Hey Guys
I am half back.....
I went to bed Friday sometime and only got up today (monday). I only got out of bed twice in that time, once to answer the phone to Ree, on Saturday night, (I forgot to take the phone to bed, but I was that sick I didn't care, and last night, my friend and neighbour Kim had cooked me a meal.. I couldn't eat it, it is in the fridge.
I am up to go get my paintings from the Ekka, and I have a Dr's appointment tonight. I am eating a bowl of porridge right now, help build me up a bit.. I feel awful still..
I went to bed Friday sometime and only got up today (monday). I only got out of bed twice in that time, once to answer the phone to Ree, on Saturday night, (I forgot to take the phone to bed, but I was that sick I didn't care, and last night, my friend and neighbour Kim had cooked me a meal.. I couldn't eat it, it is in the fridge.
I am up to go get my paintings from the Ekka, and I have a Dr's appointment tonight. I am eating a bowl of porridge right now, help build me up a bit.. I feel awful still..
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Latest Painting WIP
Daily Drawing Challenges
...are on hold for a bit.
Charity is moving house.
Ree is tied up with her Mum.
Anne is tied up with commissions.
Linda??
Fookie??
Colleen??
Me? I am sick, still.
How about, everyone doing a drawing a week for the next week. I proper drawing, not a sketch.
Draw anything you wish. A portrait, a still life, fauna, just make it interesting and a complete drawing.
Pay particular attention to your values.
You have a week from today.
Have fun..
Charity is moving house.
Ree is tied up with her Mum.
Anne is tied up with commissions.
Linda??
Fookie??
Colleen??
Me? I am sick, still.
How about, everyone doing a drawing a week for the next week. I proper drawing, not a sketch.
Draw anything you wish. A portrait, a still life, fauna, just make it interesting and a complete drawing.
Pay particular attention to your values.
You have a week from today.
Have fun..
Thursday, August 13, 2009
It sold today ....
Some of you may remember this painting that I posted in the blog a while back ...it sold today ...someone bought it as a wedding present for a friend ..... and the shop owners wouldn't take any commission for it as it was religious (they would be a very religious couple)....they said I could put a little something into one of the charity boxes ....
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
I sold a painting at the Royal Queensland Show Exhibition.
I entered three paintings into the "Ekka" The show runs until next Saturday. I went in to look at the artwork today, and discovered this painting had sold. The other two paintings I entered are Golden Girl, My Sunflower, and Flying, the yacht painting with the coloured spinnakers. This one that sold, was Emotions II Acrylic on canvas. 24"x24"
There had to have been in an excess of 1000 paintings in there. In the watercolour section, first prize was won by a varnished watercolour glued to a black canvas. It was of a varigated leafy plant. Name escapes me at present.
Another first prize in the open section, was another varnished watercolour.
A charcoal, with yellow cp of a Grader, one the drawing section.
I can't remember what won the acrylics now.
No photographs today ....
I can't charge camera's battery as my son borrowed my charger recently ...I have ordered one from the internet ....so hopefully it will arrive soon .....
but I am working on the "feelings painting" ..... and it is a big one too .....
but I am working on the "feelings painting" ..... and it is a big one too .....
Monday, August 10, 2009
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