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Friday, June 20, 2014

Sassy!

Sassy!

8"x10". Acrylic

Our local Humane Society had a raffle at a fund raiser.  I donated a prize of a portrait to one of the winners.   Hope they are pleased.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Morning light

Morning light

8"x8". Acrylic on panel

From a Plein air sketch.  I loved the clean brilliant light and freshness of the scene.  I could feel the dew on the grass.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Murex #3

Murex#3

Water media and color pencil.

Colors have become richer.  Multiple layers of pencil, watercolor, tinted acrylic medium are repeated many times.  I like the effects of the pencils crosshatch.  My favorite technique.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Murex #2


Murex #2

Water media, color pencil.

As I continue my exploration of a new media combination,  the resulting color mixtures are so rich because of the multiple layers of pencil and warercolor.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Murex no.1

Murex no.1

Mixed water media.   12"x12"


I've discovered mixed media!  So many new possibilities to be experimented with.  I love the the contrast of opaque and transparency.  I used my Prismacolor pencils which have been lying dormant for years.  Layers upon layers make for such richness of color.   More to come!

Monday, February 24, 2014

Garden Gal

Garden Gal

Watercolor

I'm painting a series based on old family photos.  It's a challenge to "colorize" black and white photos.  This was  me at about seven years old.  Dressed up in my Sunday best.  Painting white is fun and a challenge because of its subtlety.

Friday, January 10, 2014

The sailor

The Sailor

Watercolor

A two hour study.  A most interesting model.