past the lion

$100 - 8x10"painting

I went out with the Toronto Urban Sketchers last weekend! We met up at the Lillian H. Smith library, which has these awesome statues in front. It was a very tough subject for me and, after two unsuccessful small versions done on site, I finally painted this bigger one at home.

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late lunch

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

I really enjoying capturing people's body language while they relax into conversation with each other.

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strong silent type

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

I painted this lovely mountain sheep for this week's Daily Paintworks Challenge.

reading material

$60 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat

Newspaper or iPad... whatever suits your fancy. : )

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friends with

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Well, it's feeling like spring outside! So, people are relaxed and socializing. I went to a cafe and did this urban sketch today. : ) Also, revamped my Etsy Shop, check it out!

$60 - 6x8"painting with 8x10"mat.

life drawing

I'm still attending life drawing sessions regularly. They are such a great challenge and wonderful way to keep at my drawing practise. Here are a few 2 minute poses drawn with charcoal pencil and then watercolour added.

hidden memory

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I liked the curve in this creek so, I painted it. ; ) 

I am super happy with the way this piece turned out. I think the purple and pink and balancing nicely. 

after the rain

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Back to doing a cityscape, my favourite subject! : ) Looking forward to spring to get out there and do some more. 

Happy National Ferret Day!

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"Who me?" - I painted this little one for The Ferret Challenge over at Daily Paintworks, which I entered this week. I figured, being National Ferret Day, it would be a fun subject for people to explore. : )

Thanks to all those who participate. It's a lovely animal to draw and paint.

$40 - 6x8"painting with 8x10"mat.