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
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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..
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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
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Dancing In Light 5x7 Oil on Hardboard |
Oil Sketch- Horse
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Oil Sketch 5x7 |
Friday, December 2, 2011
Chapel Duet
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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

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