I threw pots and played a bit with clay in high school. So long ago and such a surprise that my hands didn't forget how to. Was like embracing an old friend.
These are my first practice pieces with no real character to them, but its still been fun trying to manipulate the clay to obedience. Playing in the mud legal like was a bonus too. Several of the last pots were actually pretty nice. A VERY welcome distraction while my studio is getting finished up. Almost there.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Pelican, Florida
Pelican Florida 5x7 Oil on Hardboard |
Pelican is an example of how the ambient lighting effects the palette. He turned out ok but he is much orangery than I was expecting. I'm not good enough yet to compensate when mixing. Though compensation may not even be possible but, since I didn't read that book either, I think I'm going to give it a go.
Been in a bit of a "I hate everything I paint slump" Even my drawing has been affected. The painting 'Dancing In Light' is causing most of my discomfort. What I learned from the handling of light and shadow really took me to a higher level in my painting. Now I'm struggling to master what I learned. Makes for lots of wasted paint and a grumpy little painter.
Have a HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Re-do.. Till its done..
Shiprock 18X24 Oil on hardboard |
Studio is starting to shape up and I hope to be able to paint in there soon.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Dancing In Light
Dancing In Light 5x7 Oil on Hardboard |
Oil Sketch- Horse
Oil Sketch 5x7 |
Friday, December 2, 2011
Chapel Duet
Chapel Duet 5x7 Oil on Hardboard |
Oh... The show didn't go all that great with people not showing up due to the weather. Worked out ok though as I still sold quite a few and got to really sit and talk to those who bought my paintings. I hope they enjoy them as much as I did in the painting of them.
My contribution to this months Southwest Challenge. Thanks for hosting Kay and excellent choices for the month. :-) . Hope to have time to do more.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Studio Re-do
Been itch'n to paint.. But the studio is in a bit of a flux mode right now, as you can see! Started painting downstairs since I was going to work on bigger pieces. Didn't realize that the basement would get so cold. So hubby to the rescue. He is finishing the downstairs and putting heat in. Never really noticed the cold while I was painting, but when I took a break, DANG I was cold! With getting ready for the Mid-West auction and show this week the itch was not to bad. Think I'm going to have to take some watercolors up stairs. Now if I can only find them!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Navajo Monument 11x14 Oil on hardboard |
Navajo Monument is far more successful a piece than that of Shiprock below. Mainly due to the feedback from other artists, and my never ending desire to do better work as an artist.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Shiprock Revisited 22x24 Oil on hardboard |
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Shiprock Arizona
Shiprock Oil 20x24 Linen Hardboard |
This is a bit of a redo to be honest. I did the challenge.. Liked it one day.. Then the next day didn't like it that much at all ::sigh::. So had to repaint it and for now this is the finish.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Mule'n Around
Here is the finish. I learned quite a bit from doing this on. The kind folks in the Southwest forum at WC really helped me move this piece along. Still a few things I see need a bit of attention, but it is time to move on. I hope to be doing many more southwest themes as I do enjoy it so.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Bill Baggs Lighthouse- Florida
Bill Baggs Lighthouse 11x14 acrylic |
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Flowers For Ruthie
Flowers For Ruthie Watercolor 7x7 |
These flowers were painted for a special friend here in Naples. The painting doesn't come close to the beauty of the flowers she has given me. Thanks so much Ruthie!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Acrylic on linen 5x7 |
Acrylic on linen 5x7 |
Here are two that I have been wanting to do for a few weeks. Its raining here.. but that is ok. .More time to paint!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Olgelbayfest
A little note to for those who sent emails wondering if I had stopped painting. Nope.. I have been busy painting and getting ready getting ready for this show. Hope be posting pieces in a few days or so. Thanks for asking.. :-)
Also.. I wanted to thank everyone who attended the Olgelbayfest and of course the Olgelbay Stifel staff as well. It was a great time and I sold quite a few of my small works and all of my roosters but one! Got a handful of commissions so all in all it was a good show.
Also.. I wanted to thank everyone who attended the Olgelbayfest and of course the Olgelbay Stifel staff as well. It was a great time and I sold quite a few of my small works and all of my roosters but one! Got a handful of commissions so all in all it was a good show.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
The Texas Longhorn II
Acrylic, 11x14 Linen Hardboard |
You might recognize this guy. He was painted back in July. I entered him in the Canfield Fair and there was a wee bit of a mix up by the fair people, the painting was sold twice. Compromise was that another was to be painted, and here he is. I was surprised to see how different the two paintings are.
(Thanks Jill.. I hope your bf likes him.)
Been busy learning watercolors and I have not gotten them to obey me yet. I was told they never will and to go with the flow. Very hard thing to do. But several are finished and hope to get pictures up.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Cosmos
Cosmos Oil 5x7 Linen Hardboard |
WDE painting for this week. Thanks for the ref. pics Mike!
Will have to get a better picture up on this one. Bad camera.. or perhaps bad photographer!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Atwood Lake
11x14 Acrylic Canvas hardboard |
I have been using a very limited palette lately. Tit. Wht, Lemon Yellow, Cad. Yel. Med., Alizarn Crimson, Ult. blue, and since I have not been able to find the tube of Chrome Oxide Green.. well I guess its even more limited. ;-)
Friday, August 19, 2011
Highlandtown Lake- 3
Highlandtown Lake-3 5x7 Oil on Linen Hardboard |
The camera didn't pick up the subtle blues and lovely pinks that are in this painting. Why? Cameras are limited about 4000 colors rather than the roughly 6 to 10 million the human eye sees. A viewer's eye loves to play inside a good painting or drawing, being attracted to the colors, shifts in values, sense of line, and emphatic undertones that is found there. Whereas a viewer will only scan a photo long enough for the brain to pick up what is needed to identify the subject. The "Ah.. I get it." moment. There are exceptions to this though. Photos that create an emphatic feeling for the viewer also give the viewer pause and the brain allows the eye to linger and play. When I paint I always ask myself if I am having fun on the playground, and do my paintings sing to the eye?
Thursday, August 18, 2011
The Old Ohio-- East Liverpool
5x7 Oil Linen Hardboard |
This was from a plein air sketch. The Ohio River on a lazy afternoon. Fish were lazy too! Not one nibble but lots of scribbles. :-)
Garden's Doorway
5x7 Oil on Linen Hardboard |
To many interruptions the last few days to paint proper and there is a deadline looming in October. It is also an honor as well. Olglebay Institute of Art chose me to receive one of the two Up-And-Coming Professional Artist Scholarships that they offer to artists. I was floored as well as pleased! My booth fees and any charges will be waved for the Olglebayfest Oct. 7-9th.
Now I really do have to paint faster!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Mountain Trails
Mountain Trails 18x24 Acrylic Gallery Wrap Canvas |
As an artist I want to invoke those feelings that the brain imparts to the viewer, I think this is what makes art far more appealing than viewing a photo.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Sailing
Sailing 11x14 Acrylic on Linen Hardboard |
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Highlandtown Lake II Plein Air
Highlandtown Lake II 5x7 Acrylic |
Funny how one marks things in life's cycle. One year and full circle today as I put a few paintings in the Columbiana County fair. Last year it was the first place I started out. Fearful and anxious that my paintings would be looked at by others. Now this year I'm expectant of perhaps doing well. Ha! If that is not a 180 deg. change in tune!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Rooster-Do
Red Rooster 5x7 Watercolor |
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Texas Longhorn
Longhorn 11x14 Acrylic on Linen Hardboard |
Plein Air #5 Highlandtown Lake
Highlandtown Lake Oil 11x14 on Linen Hardboard |
Monday, July 18, 2011
Redwood Forest
Redwoods 11x14 Acrylic on linen panel |
Thanks Jack for the many pictures.. Keep taken those wonderful vacations!
Monday, July 11, 2011
YSU Arts Festival
Setup for the YSU Show. |
To all that stopped in to view, comment, and take a painting home, "Thank you!"
There are no words to express my appreciation and thanks to all the artists, who helped with little gems of wisdom, and also to the staff and volunteers who excelled at making this show a wonderful event for both the public and the artists. A heartfelt thank you to all.
Last month I imagined art as a melody and song, and I hoped my melodies would sing well to others This weekend I found that they do sing and resonate. I am honored by all those who heard my song.. Thank you.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Mountain Ruts
Mountain Ruts 18x24 Canvas Acrylics |
In the high mountains early sunrise.. The colors are spectacular. In trying to capture this concept of color, rather than the realistic view, I got a little lost. This has been on the easel for a month. Today was the day to finish it.
Quiet Seas
Quiet Seas 12x16 mixed media |
I sketched in the main points.. and sponged in the values and shapes with acrylics. Took all of about 25 mins. I quit as I was a bit disillusioned and decided to take this home and finish it in oils. So that it would not be a wasted day I studied the painting and made mental notes as to how to complete it. I have been trying to do the mental painting more often. To help my brain really see what is there in front of me and not what I think I see.
This is the final result.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Rock and Flower
Rock & Flower 16x12 Mixed Media / Oil & acrylic |
I'm finding it a real challenge to paint outside without an audience. But, when unexpected company shows up, well I just wanted to hide. So when very sweet young man of 12 or so showed up suddenly to see what was going on. I panicked..but since dashing away would have really look silly, I stood my ground. I must have had the deer in the headlight look as my Joe was watching from the pier with his 'amused country boy grin' on.
Braced for the worst.. as the visitor unabashedly sauntered up with his fishing pole. I watched in slow motion, it seemed. As he checked out my painting... "Lady... That is a really nice painting!" I could barely sputter out.. "Thanks."
Then Joe let out a deep rumble of heartfelt laughter. "Now are you going to believe me Honey?!" I smirked and grinned. Sure did make me feel a whole lot better about painting in front of strangers.
If I attend the YSU Festival Of The Arts, July 9t & 10th, I signed up to do painting at my booth. The intent being to help me get over painting with people watching. I think they have pysc program there.. ;-) I may need counseling afterwards... ;-)
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Mountain Trail
9x12 Acrylic |
18x24 Acrylic |
I started this one earlier in the month in a bigger format as well as in a different style. Here is sits... I'm stuck.. Should have finished it immediately. Now I'm afraid of it.. LOL..
To me the center is done. The left and right corners have been the areas pitching me fits. Mentor Bill says to get bigger brushes and knives.
Feel free to comment if you have a suggestion.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Plein Air Chalange #2
10x12 acrylic Sold |
Pelican In Flight
Oils 9x12 |
Beth (SignChick) is hosting this weeks event, and she put up quite a few ref that I really like. Might just see another painting from me from her WDE. Thanks Beth!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunset II
Sunset II Oils 11x6 on hardboard |
A side note here.. We got our fishing licenses and since some of us on WC are doing a new project "Paint 100 Plein Air Pieces" I hope to have many landscapes with lakes and old farm ponds soon! (Catch and release cause Momma hates to cook fish in the house!)
Friday, June 10, 2011
Blue Heron
Oils 5x7 Hardboard Sold |
I hope to get a few more little ones done today.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Yellow Rapeseed
5x7 Acrylic Linen Hardboard |
Little Chestnut Mare
5x7 Acrylic on linen Hardwood |
Scatty was the host for the Wet Canvas WDE, she had quite a few referances that I would like to do so picked two..
First was this little mare.. I didn't do her justice.. but sure did enjoy painting her.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Summer Jetty
Summer Jetty Oils 11x14 Canvas Hardboard |
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Blue Alaska
Blue Alaska Oil 11x14 Gallery Wrap Canvas |
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Water Lily
Water Lily Oils 11x14 Linen Hardboard |
So yesterday I decided to quit being so melancholy and paint! Went to the Week End Drawing Event at Wet Canvas.. Picked out a reference, sat down and painted! This past week Robert (Skappy) graciously hosted.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Awaiting Renewal
Awaiting Renewal Oils 18x24 On Linen Hardboard |
The reference for this came from the Wet Canvas April Landscape Challenge. I wandered over to the forum to see last months work and liked the ref. so I decided to paint it.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Yesterday... A good painting day..
I have been very quiet. Not painting much the last two weeks. Makes me feel guilty when I don't at least try and paint. Made up for it yesterday though. Painted 3 5x7s and just had fun.
Camera died.. :-/ So I am at the mercy of a not so good one.. Running up to the camera shop on Thursday to see what works well with knife paintings. The studies of the building are from the Steubenville (Ohio) Blast Furnace Plant.. Sadly now empty.
Camera died.. :-/ So I am at the mercy of a not so good one.. Running up to the camera shop on Thursday to see what works well with knife paintings. The studies of the building are from the Steubenville (Ohio) Blast Furnace Plant.. Sadly now empty.
I really miss my camera... Ocean Jetty... Well better than no picture at all
Ocean Jetty Oil 5x7 Linen Hard Board |
Saturday, May 7, 2011
My First Best In Show Award!
The Steubenville Art Association had their Art Show reception today. I knew I had won an award but would not find out which one till the opening. I just knew it was an honorable mention and I was super excited just to be considered at the show. I started walking down the hall looking at all the great paintings. I glanced up and became quite dumbfounded then went right into shock from there. Is that my painting? Why is it on an easel?..No.. No... Can't be... Ribbon.. no.. Yes.. Its a Purple Ribbon! My first Juried show.. and a best in show. I'll be painting on cloud nine for a few days
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Forgotten
Sometimes we all feel a bit adrift at times. Guess I have been busy with painting and not finishing them. Its hard to finish a piece as I tend to freeze when it is starting to look good and I am happy with it, There are three more on the easel and I have decided that I'm going to finish them today.. well.. maybe tomorrow.. ;-)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
"SeaGull"
I had been planning to work on a still life. But someone ate the grapes. ;-) Not a lost morning though as I had snapped this little guy sunning himself at the Naples beach last year and had him tucked away in the to-do file. Since the oils are still out.. I grabbed a knife and now he is finished. Much more colorful in real life.. as blues and purples never are quite right in pictures. My main goal was making this a bright, cheerful, and sunny.
5x7 Oil on Linen Hardboard $45.00 |
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