portrait studies

A few 20 minute portrait studies from life drawing session today. 

I've just added cobalt turquoise to my palette, since being influenced by the fantastic watercolourist Shirley Trevena. It's a bit green but I had lots of fun with it.

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know inside out

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Nothing captures the inside of a pomegranate like watercolour paint!

$100 - 12"x12" watercolour painting

visiting clementine

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The challenge of painting white with watercolour is always an enjoyable mission, and a little clementine came by to see what all the excitement was about.

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour on panel.

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park it over there

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I do enjoy drawing and painting cars. They're made up of lots of good shapes.

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting on panel.

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under the sun

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Starting November off with a few lovely flowers.

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

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the cat's away

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Can you find the 3 mice?

I had a blast painting this because the subject allowed me to make a mess!

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting includes 8"x10"

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2 more days till candy time!

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Halloween is almost here...!

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

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lost in thought

I'm enjoying painting on this 6"x12" format. I gave this one to the model since, well... she asked nicely!

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back to school

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Now that September is here, all of the art schools have opened and drawing sessions have started up again, like portrait painting. Yippee!

$140  6"x12" watercolour painting.

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for the moment

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No two are alike.

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

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the spur of the moment

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You gotta' be quick to capture these floating friends. 

$50 - 5"x7" painting includes 8"x10" matt.

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it'll pass

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Today's sky.
$50 - 5"x7" painting includes 8"x10" matt.

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you lookin' at me?

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Still enjoying the drawing marathons and working on giving the model a frame of reference.

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

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the chair

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Another drawing marathon this weekend. It doesn't get easier, it just changes.

$100 - All three 5"x7" paintings/with 8"x10" matts.

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caught red handed

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Cardinals are my favourite birds. What's not to like?

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

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then again

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Tractors have such great shapes and plenty of personality. And how could I resist those tires?!

$120  - 11"x14" watercolour painting

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a small portion

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This still life is from a wonderful photo over at the StillLifeWorkshop Challenge. I may revisit it since the photo has lots of potential. This is only one corner of it!

$70 - 8"X10" watercolour painting

passion iced tea

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Unlike yesterday, today's model wasn't very inspiring. So I painted my friend across the studio from me. He also likes Starbucks Passion Iced Tea.

$20 EACH - 7"x9" and 8"x10" watercolour paintings

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Back to Life

Today I went to a drawing marathon from 10 am to 4 pm.
The model used some props...

A rope that hangs from an overhead bar...

A box...

And a shovel...

Finally, a little scenario.

Needless to say, it was a wonderful day at the studio!

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toodles

THIS PICTURE IS TO SCALE! 2.5"x3.5"

I had a wonderful week doing artist trading cards. Thank you Gloria, Carlene, Sarah, Lyn and Dan for the wonderful trades! I'm looking forward to getting my mail!

TRADED

p.s. people have asked about my line. It's a 1.3mm mechanical pencil from the art store - no sharpening : )

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