Monday, February 27, 2012

Rusty Pipes


watercolor
14" x 21"
landscape


Been doing local scenes since these are near and dear to me. This is about a mile away and it is a concrete plant/company. I thought they created a lot of interesting shapes...welcome to Indiana!!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Entering the City

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape


Last month's trip to Chicago gave me a lot of subject matter to work from. Here is a view as you enter into the city.

Monday, February 20, 2012

"Industry: Power"


watercolor
14" x 21"
landscape

This is what I see when I head up to Chicago on the Toll Road. There is so much industry in the area in which I live. This is attributed to the fact that I live so close to Lake Michigan. With this in mind, I thought I would do some industry paintings. Hope you enjoy them. If you live in the "Region" you will know these areas.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Coming and Going-Union Station Chicago



watercolor
14" x 21
"

Here is another painting from my trip 2 weeks ago to Chicago. Thought I would show the train section of the station. I also included the value sketch that I did before the painting.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day




watercolor
still life
10" x 14"
Happy Valentine's Day everyone. Hope it is a day filled with the love of friends, family and pets :))

Monday, February 13, 2012

More White Flowers


watercolor
Floral
10" x 14"
$75


Since that was such a beautiful bouquet that I put together and it had lasted over a week, I thought I should do another painting of it. Hurry up spring!!

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Sunday evening-Union Station-Chicago


watercolor
14" x 21"
$250


Tim and I were up in Chicago on Sunday and we were out taking photos for future paintings. We went to Union Station since I haven't been there in years. I remember when I worked close by and there was this neat bakery in the station. I used to stop and get a flying saucer before work. It was a flat cup cake (yellow) with chocolate frosting. What better way to start my day.

This is actually the original Union Station and there is an addition which is next to it. This beautiful "space" is rented out for weddings and galas. Enjoy...listen for the trains.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Bouquet in White

watercolor
18" x 28"
Floral

$125

This was this weeks challenge on the daily paintworks site. We had to do a painting with all white objects. I had chosen to do all white flowers...maybe I just really wanted some flowers to help think of spring? I will never tell.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Dogs for Sale


watercolor
14" x 21"

Thought I would get out of my comfort zone and paint some people. I am working on 300# arches rough wc paper. My challenge to myself is trying to stay loose. It was fun and who knows what I will be painting next.....