the flame

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The female companion of yesterday's "spark" is just as lovely. She likes Macintosh's Toffee, Smarties and Portuguese custard tarts. Oh, and she is good friends with the Pillsbury Doughboy.

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4"x4" watercolour painting on paper on panel ready to hang.

the spark

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This striking fellow has a soft familiar morning call. He is the first love of many bird enthusiasts (and he knows it!). He loves winter, enjoys cryptic crosswords, and is a master at directing traffic.

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the genuine article

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This lovely Cedar Waxwing has such a high pitched whistle she'll stop you in your tracks. She loves roller coasters, is always prepared for a masquerade ball and enjoys Werthers Original. That's Original.

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6"x6" watercolour and pen & ink on paper adhered to panel, ready to hang!

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dive right in

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This Kingfisher has a strong repetitive call. He likes lizards, hiding in shoes and collecting Pez dispensers.

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burst out laughing

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This little kookaburra can belt out a song that sounds just like a monkey laughing. He likes magic, collecting shells and Woody Allen movies.

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4"x4" watercolour on paper adhered to panel, ready to hang!

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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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I got an idea...

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Today I thought, why not tone the paper before painting on it, like with a canvas before applying oil paint. Normally you don't with watercolour but, bing, lightbulb... I used white gouache and hot pink watercolour first! Then pen and ink. Of course, lightbulb is the topic of the DPW Challenge too.

$20 - 4"x4"

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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.
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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.

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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

a healthy glow

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I enjoyed painting this old truck! Thanks DPW Challenge.

$50  6"x9" watercolour painting

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schoolmates

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$50  5"x7" painting with 8"x10" matt.

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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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how far is it?

I tangled a zentangle.

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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!

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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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Yikes!

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I better watch my step... I'm getting addicted to these little ATC's. (Actually, he's suppose to be running but he looks like he's leaping, which is fine 'cause that's way cuter!)

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off and running

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I'm off and running with these artist trading cards. Perhaps I'll do 2 more and just finish off the week with them.

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tea and a cookie

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These artist trading cards are fun.

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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...

$50  6"x9" watercolour painting

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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.

$50  6"x6" watercolour painting

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past the purple tree

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The little tree down the street is in bloom.
$70  8"x10" painting 
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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.

$70  8"x10" watercolour painting - Zoom In Here!

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the great outdoors

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Today's outdoor cafe moment. I sat at a patio table and worked a little bigger than usual. Had a blast! Happy Sunday Sketches!

$50   6"x9" watercolour painting.

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don't over think it

The spontaneity of life drawing is so wondrous. When you only have 20 minutes to finish a painting it turns out completely differently than if you had lots of time to think about it.

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

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portrait of a girl

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This is the same model from Tuesday night's life drawing session. Now you can actually see what she looks like!

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

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life drawing studies

Last night's life drawing class. I worked with a 6B pencil and then added cadmium red and mineral purple to these 5 minute poses. I think I prefer them with a little bit of wild splatter (top one), it compliments the gesture aspect.

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the usual suspects

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More motorcycles! I was very drawn to (no pun intended) the shadows the wheels made.

$50  5x7" watercolour painting with 8x 10" mat.

Art Show!

Our group art show went great today! There are about 20 artists in the show and we had a nice constant stream of visitors. The venue we use has wonderful high windows, 4 long walls and we set up cool colourful stands in the centre. I sold three paintings and a bunch of hand painted cards, including these two.

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Beans

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I drew this while walking down the street (looking for more motorcycles to draw actually!) and when this little pup passed me, I decided his name was Beans.

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

Happy Birthday Blog!!

My Blog is 1 year old today! Yippee! I thought it fitting that I give my blog a makeover as I forge ahead into the second year!!

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sit back and relax

$50 - 5x7" painting with 8x10" mat.

I painted these motorcycles on site with my paint box on my lap. They caught my attention as they sat there, all in a row, waiting for me to paint their portraits.