Thursday, February 6, 2014

Neighbors Snow


The snow was so thick on my canvas I threw in the towel.  I tried to shelter my easel under my hatch, to no avail.


I worked on it today in my studio.  Richard Schmids book by my side….  :)  I was hoping he would channel through me!
16 x 20 oil on canvas panel
$150

Monday, February 3, 2014

Collage of 30-30 Challenge


Sunday painting: Travis and Woody

Travis and Woody
11x14 oil on canvas panel
I painted this for Derald.  His 'boys'.  :)  Woody loves to snuggle in your shirt when it's cold.  Travis came over yesterday morning for biscuits and gravy, and I took advantage of shooting him for photo references.  I went to Sat. mass, thinking Super Bowl Sunday may be busy.  My timing was perfect, to have the opportunity to prepare my mom's old recipe for buttermilk biscuits!  Yum!

Friday, January 31, 2014

Thurs. evening at the Clague's studio

It was another great night at the Clague's studio.  Eileen's son modeled for us and did a great job.  Wonderful music accompanied the evening also!  Just imagine this:  10 artists, 1 model, wonderful music, fresh coffee brewing, homemade cookies (wow Andrea those were good) and all in a cozy studio space.  Heaven on earth!

Ryan


Crystal

My painting

Crystal




Jacqueline's painting.  She really captured the model.

Adam

Ryan


Andrea's


Adam's




Andrea


Eileen


Andrea's

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Jan. 30: Martin

Martin
Oil on canvas paper/ Arches 9 x 12''
I don't know who took this photo of my friend Martin, but I asked Martin if I could use it as reference for a painting.  I love this pose of him painting with watercolors.
Today is the final day of the 30 paintings in 30 days.  It was a fun challenge.  I admit I painted 2 some days, then had to skip a day.  Life responsibilities gets in the way sometimes!  I do believe it is a great way to program yourself to paint every day you can squeeze one in.  My friend Tammy Dickerson started a painting a day over a year ago….and she is still at it!  Amazing.

NOTE:  I just found out it was John Lorenz that took this wonderful composed photo of Martin.  And I thank John for allowing me to post the photograph of my painting, using his photo as reference.  

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Jan. 29 Hairdresser: Kim

Kim
9 x 12
Kim is my hairdresser.  She was kind enough to let me take some pictures of her after she cut my hair today.  The inside of her ear has a neat tattoo.  I was kind of surprised.  I like it.  I also took a picture of me with the foil on my hair.  Who knows, I may get desperate enough to use it!  Oh, and on my drive home at 1:30, I followed the salt trucks…..I didn't know we should expect bad weather.  I hope it SNOWS!!!  

Jan. 29: Bonanza

Bonanza
6 x 6 oil on canvas paper/mounted on board

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