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!

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nuts

I recently told a fellow artist that I hate the colour yellow. He said, "Are you crazy? As an artist, you should never decide that you hate a colour... never."  This morning I looked at these bananas and thought, perhaps it's time to embrace yellow.

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far and away

At our group portrait drawing session, the lovely Brenda sat perfectly still for us. It's my turn to sit for the group next. It's always fun to see 20 paintings of yourself.

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Honey Bear is back in Town!

Cutie-patootie.

side street

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My first Artist Trading Card! ATC's are 2.5"x3.5" and are traditionally traded. Inspired by this weeks Daily Paintworks Challenge.

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arrive upon

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I've always been curious about using black watercolour paint and when I saw Holbein's "peach black", it sounded so good I just had to try it. Turns out it's very similar to ivory black...

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hey sleepy head

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I had a sudden urge to draw and paint a bear.

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no matter how you slice it

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I miss doing still life and well, this is one way to slice an orange.

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Happy Canada Day!

I've discovered that flag studies are just as challenging, and fun, as figure studies. I drew these from the window of a second floor coffee shop. Happy Canada Day!

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cul-de-sac

Well. This piece changed a million times as I painted it. What a battle! But, I like it.

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with a splash of milk

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Another cafe moment. 

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puzzle pieces

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I drew this at a cafe and then painted it once I got home. Since people move so quickly, I draw them one at a time. I finish drawing them just as they zoom off. Then I wait for the next person to come along, figure out where to put them in the composition, then draw them quick before they go. I wait for the next person, see where they fit in, and draw them quick. It's like putting people into the puzzle of a drawing! It's a great challenge.

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