The challenge this week for the daily paintworks is to do a painting of the Christmas aftermath. example: the bows and the wrapping. Well, the challenge was posted while we were celebrating with my family and my husband's family, so I did not want to do a painting of my recycle bins. Anything to show after Christmas is the topic and I painted this little painting to depict it. These are actually the gifts that I have left under the tree to still give to some of my friends. Maybe you are one of them??? The two little kissing angels are about 40 years old and they belonged to my aunt. She gave them to me about 25 years ago.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Under the Tree
The challenge this week for the daily paintworks is to do a painting of the Christmas aftermath. example: the bows and the wrapping. Well, the challenge was posted while we were celebrating with my family and my husband's family, so I did not want to do a painting of my recycle bins. Anything to show after Christmas is the topic and I painted this little painting to depict it. These are actually the gifts that I have left under the tree to still give to some of my friends. Maybe you are one of them??? The two little kissing angels are about 40 years old and they belonged to my aunt. She gave them to me about 25 years ago.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Santa is Tired!!!
watercolor
5" x 7"
I hope everyone had a great Christmas holiday. I don't know about you, but 2 parties in a row and I am pooped. The next one will be even bigger than today. That will be the party for my students on Jan. 7. We had 22 people here today of all ages and it was a 7 hour party. Lots of food left. Now I do not have to cook or bake for awhile and I can soon get back to painting.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
"You've Got Mail"
Friday, December 16, 2011
Frozen Memories III
watercolor 14" x 21"
landscape
Continuing on with my reflective series, this finds me painting the Little Calumet River. It is pretty in the winter but caused a lot of damage a few years ago when we had massive flooding from it during some summer storms. It runs all through the neighboring towns.
Stay warm....
Labels:
icey waters,
landscape,
little calumet river,
river,
snow,
winter
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Frozen Memories II
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Frozen Memories
watercolor
19" x 15"
Landscape
I thought it would be ok to paint a snow scene since we had our first snow fall yesterday. Now you can not blame me for the snow.
All of my trees are all up and tonight I finished the village. It is hard to put up a whole city under the tree. But it is now done and I can sit back and enjoy it. All my baking will begin soon....
Thursday, December 8, 2011
No Football Today-Soldier's Field, Chicago
watercolor
10" x 14"
landscape
Bet you wondered what had happened to me that I didn't post for a while....Well, I was busy putting up Christmas decorations. I have trees in every room and I finally got them all up last night. I missed not being able to paint. But it is looking a bit festive in my house now.
This is a painting as you go into the city of Chicago. Soldier's field is the stadium where the Chicago Bears football team play. It is really a neat shaped building.
Well back to decorating for me....
Labels:
Bears football,
Chicago,
cityscape,
football,
landscape
Monday, November 28, 2011
Rural Landscape
Friday, November 25, 2011
He's Watching You
Friday, November 18, 2011
"Working on the Railroad"
watercolor
landscape
14" x 21"
This is a painting that I did with my husband in mind. He was working on this piece of equipment. No, he is not one of the guys standing to the left. He is actually on top of this doing the wiring and electrical work. It sure was a different subject of me. No way for me to be loose on this one.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Fall Acrylic
acrylic
fall landscape
6 x 6
Did another one of those little 6" x 6" acrylic on canvas paintings. This is just a wrapped around canvas. It was fun to do, but I feel like I am cheating since I have painted in watercolor all of my life.
Today I went to see the David Becker 11-11-11 exhibit at the Palette and Chisel in Chgo. It was the closing of his exhibit which was up for 11 days. Today was also his 50th Birthday. What a way to celebrate. I even bought one of his paintings. I will be happy to hang it in my studio for the students to see it. It was a fun night in the city.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Winter in Acrylics
acrylic
6" x 6"
landscape
Yes, you read that right. It was even hard to type...I am so used to typing watercolor. Today I did this little acrylic. I had the whole afternoon class working with them and trying them out. They all enjoyed it. It's our secret that we did this in my watercolor class. But...I think I am going to try it again. These would make nice little Christmas gifts....hint, hint....
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Watercolor on Watercolor canvas workshop
12" x 12"
Today I had a workshop in the studio on how to paint on watercolor canvas. We were painting pumpkins so that they would have something to decorate their homes with this Thanksgiving. It was a challenge to paint on the canvas, but they loved it. We also found out that the student grade paints just don't match up to the professional brand of paints. I personally use Holbein paints and I just love them!! The colors are so intense and you do not get all of that filler that you do in some of the other brands. You get what you pay for. Use the best supplies to get the best results!!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Fall Boat Yard
watercolor
14" x 21"
Landscape
Here is another painting inspired from my trip to Michigan a few weeks ago. Today I was back to Michigan delivering some paintings for some shows coming up. If you live close to the Box Factory, you'll be able to see 4 of my paintings. I believe it is in St. Joe, Michigan. Stop at the Round Barn Winery and you will be able to see my work there, too. That is at Union Pier, Michigan. Tell them I sent you :)
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Jack's Jonquils
watercolor
floral
12" x 12"
This is a demo that I did for my class yesterday. We were all trying to paint loose. Those of you who know my work know that I do not paint really loose so this was a challenge for me too. It is done on a new board called Arches we board. It has a hot press surface to it. The thing I noticed about this board is that it didn't lift like other hot press surfaces.
See how loose you can paint!!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Michigan City Boat Yard
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Crown Point, Indiana Court House in Fall
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Pumpkins and Mums---step-by-step.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Fall Reflections
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watercolor
14" x 21"
landscape
Ok, here it is, the same subject matter that was done on that canvas board. Went back to traditional watercolor. It is amazing how the two surfaces react so differently. You need to try new things to grow as an artist. Each technique presents a new challenge and a different look. Enjoy!!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Prairie on Canvas Board
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watercolor
landscape
6" x 12"
Found this neat board when I was in Chicago a few weeks ago. It was a canvas board with a cradle (?) Thought I would give it a try. It was different. I almost pulled out my acrylics. It didn't respond to transparent wc like paper does. It would even lift off. That would be great if you made a mistake. I just wanted to paint thick on it. I am going to do this composition again but on paper...watch for it.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Pumpkins and Mums
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Mini 5" x 7" #20
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Ok, this is it. This is the last of the paintings for the centerpieces. Yeah... they are all done! I hope that the guests enjoy the neat things we have planned for them at the gala.
Friday, October 21, 2011
5" x 7" #19
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Ok. Just one more after this and you will have seen all 20 paintings. The copies which will go on as table decorations are all framed and so are all of the originals that are for sale. Whew. Still have more work to do for the decorations and a little book that I am making filled with ice breakers. One will go on each table. I am in the process of making 20 of them. So back to the studio I go. I would rather be painting. Have a great weekend.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
5" x 7" #18 Fall
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Mini 5" x 7" #16 Fall
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Here's another in the series of paintings that will be used for table decorations. The copies will be given away at the dinner/dance/gala. The originals will be sold and a % going to the Chesterton Art Center. ' Sure you do not want to attend Nov. 4 in Chesterton Indiana???
Sunday, October 16, 2011
"Summer Shadows III"
Still hanging on to summer...this is probably the last in this series of summer shadows...it will be a short series. Think I will be doing some fall paintings next. Have a great week.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Winter Demo
Friday, October 14, 2011
Mini 5" x 7" #14 Fall
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Mini 5" x 7" #12 fall
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Summer Porch Shadows
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watercolor 14" x 21" landscape $75
This is a demo painting that I did for my afternoon class today. The assignment is to do a close up of something....it is up to them to decide what this means....lol. So it is exciting to see what they are doing for their value sketches. They were so busy working and so hard at it that you could hear a pin drop. I have carpeting on the floors of the studio. They are never this quiet. They will finish up their masterpieces next week and the following week we will have a big critique.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Summer Shadows
watercolor 14" x 21 landscape
Decided that I needed to get away from those little brushes. Give me my mop...no, not the kind to wash the floors with. I want those big brushes...it was fun to paint large again. Nice and relaxing. I was tempted to paint this as a fall scene...but thought I did enough of those for now.
Enjoy!!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Mini 5" x 7" #13
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Mini 5" x 7" #15
Friday, October 7, 2011
Hand Challenge
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watercolor 5" x 7" $40 matted
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/outofpopup/1ee2ba66-786a-4b7c-a0e3-f03f642a9fcf
This past week's challenge on the daily paintworks was to paint your hand. It is Friday and I am finally getting around to doing this. I have been so busy painting those little 20 paintings for the gala fundraiser.
Tonight I went to the Michigan City Art walk and opening of the Southern Shores Member's show. It couldn't have been a better night and I was with some great friends. Had an awesome time and it was good to get out of the studio for a few hours.
This is the new Parker Ingenuity 5th Mode Fountain Pen (also known as a writing instrument) that came out Oct. 1. It was delivered this week. Fun!!
Mini 5" x 7" #11
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Mini 5" x 7" #10
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
mini 5" x 7" #9
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Tonight I was cutting mats for all of these paintings. The chairwoman of the gala said it was too big of a donation to give the originals. So, I went and had copies made at the office supply store on card stock. They actually turned out pretty good just for a copy. So I made 20 mats for the copies and then 20 double mats for the originals. I will frame them all and hopefully I will sell the originals this holiday season....Get yours early. lol.
I will be so sore tomorrow morning from cutting these mats. What we do in the name of art...because this is what we do.
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