the big city

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6X8" original oil painting on 1" board

Getting even loosey-goosey-er!

And some close ups...

Sketchbook - animal pages

My March sketchbook is filling up nicely. I love to draw draw draw, but it doesn't leave much time to paint paint paint! ; )

sketchbook

Here are a few pages from my March sketchbook. 

I use 6B pencil or .07mm mechanical pencil, depending on my mood that day. Except for the last page, I drew the portraits from life. 
I used to draw everything on newsprint, because the inexpensive paper kept my drawings loose. But now I've got random saved pieces of newsprint kicking about... 

As of March, I decided to keep a sketchbook. It seems to be forcing me to take more care with my drawings, which is great. I do believe that it's all about the drawing. And, being tight and specific in sketchbooks is helping me draw confidently and loosely when approaching watercolour paper. : )

lost in thought

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$150 - 14x11"watercolour painting

I've been doing a lot of sketching this week for the #OneWeek100People2017 Challenge. The sketchbook pages below are what I have so far. I better get busy. I need 76 more people!

Sketchbook Pages-

cafe moments

Sketching Fellow Artists

Sketching from photos courtesy WetCanvas

troublemaker

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

The Owl Festival happens every year during the first weekend in March. They are such fascinating birds with lots of personality. But, like this little troublemaker, they mean business!

I filled a page of my sketchbook before painting this one.

work in progress

Here we all are at Life Drawing. Working hard. Being an artist doesn't get easier... it just veers and swerves like you're driving along a winding road! Fun, but keep your hands on the wheel! 

Also, a pic from yesterday's show which went great. Lots of awesome artists and great weather for November(!)so lots of walk through traffic. Happy with my sales and very inspired by the many heart felt compliments.

in so many words

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This 5"x7" watercolour painting is on 1/8" board (just like Gessobord, but for watercolour) which means no glass needed! Just frame it as is. 

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that faraway look

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I dropped these two white lilies into a glass and set them aside while I arranged some other flowers to be painted. Then, when I turned and looked at them, I realized they were the ones to be painted, just as they were.

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting with 8"x10" matt. 

Ready to be put into an empty 8"x10" frame... that you probably already own!

Lydia's Portrait

In our Portrait Painting Sessions, we take turns sitting for the group. This is the lovely fellow artist, Lydia.

I Spy

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One of my favourite flowers. Poppies.

$70 - 8"x10" watercolour painting.

keep it simple

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My last painting was very complex, so today I decided to paint a friendly little still life.

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting with 8"x10" matt. Ready to frame.

hangin' out

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I had so much fun last time, that I went back to the same cafe and drew some more! This cafe has a cool glass garage door that lifts up and lets the breeze in. It's a little hard to tell from my picture... since it's mostly about the sketch, but it's a beautiful cafe.

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting with 8"x10" matt.

wear two hats

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These friends both enjoyed a Coke and a bowl of soup for lunch!

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting with 8"x10" matt.

an open book

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Another fellow artist hard at work. 

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting with 8"x10" matt.

quick on the draw

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When the model's pose isn't to my liking, there is always someone else to draw!

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting in 8"x10" matt.

till next time

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Today's moment. I quickly sketched this young woman as she sat patiently waiting for a text. I'm still enjoying working with the 140lb hot pressed watercolour paper which is a bit like Yuppo, but more manageable.

$50  6"x8" painting with 8"x10" matt.

lion's share

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I just got home from a wonderful trip with my sister to London and Paris! It was just fantabulous. I was especially inspired by the fantastic lush overgrown Highgate Cemetery in London. This sleeping lion is on the grave of the first Zookeeper George Wombwell, then called a menagerist.

My first YouTube Video!!

Here is a video of me drawing and painting yesterday's post. In real time, with a few cuts. So... sit back for the next 9 minutes and enjoy!

p.s.

That's my wonderful talented sister Christine MacPhail on the harp! Song list in YouTube description.

that makes two of us

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More fun with flowers!

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting with 8"x10" matt.

you gotta shake it

ZOOM IN

It's my 2 Year Blogging Anniversary!!  

I decided to paint very differently to celebrate. Here's an 18"x24" portrait, a size that I consider to be HUGE! What a blast.

Thank you all in the art blogging world for your inspiration and comments. They are much appreciated.

Happy Painting Everyone!