The Yellow Jacket

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$80 - 5x7" original watercolour painting in 8x10"mat

People reading - it's such a great painting topic and has been through art history. I think because the reader is so involved and concentrating on reading, that it makes for good body language. The big yellow coat was an added bonus.

Check out the time-lapse video of this on my Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com/noramacphailart/

the artist's apron

 

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$120 - 8x5 1/4" original oil on board

This two-colour-palette portrait was painted with a warm red and a cool blue, and white of course. I love the limited palette because, not only does it create consistent greys, but it forces me to really find colour variations in just two colours.

be a friend

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$80 - 5x7" original watercolour painting in an 8x10" mat.

More and more I realize how much adding people's hands helps with expression. In this piece, they kind of mirror each other. One of my pieces for my ongoing "In Conversation" series.

Figure Drawing Practical Tips Registration

Hello and Welcome! The 3 hour class description, supply list, and my CV are all here for you. I've been teaching art for seven years and a year ago, I brought it to Zoom! 

Just click the PayPal button when you're ready to register. 🙋

FULL

CLASS IS FULL 

FIGURE DRAWING Practical Tips

SATURDAY APRIL 24 '21

11am - 2pm ET

$55 CAD 

PayPal will convert currency for you, if necessary. Email me for e-transfer or personal cheque. nora904@yahoo.com  

😀

 In this Zoom class we will explore figure drawing

using a practical approach

with lots of helpful tips!

An easy-to-remember measuring system,

focusing on specific body parts,

encouraging mass,

and how to bring it all together,

will all be demonstrated.

Get your sketchbooks out and your pencils ready,

as you draw-along with me

learning many figure drawing tips along the way!

Some figure drawing experience is recommended.

Please be familiar with Zoom before attending.

Questions? Just ask - nora904@yahoo.com

SUPPLIES

A sketchbook (9x12") or Newsprint Pad,

Your favourite dark pencils or pens,

(I'll use 6B pencil and charcoal pencils)

A few coloured pencils

PDF

You will receive an email with a PDF 

with some handouts of what I cover,

after the class.

PLEASE NOTE: I will communicate with you through the email address you use with your PayPal account unless you tell me otherwise.

Double Check your Time Zone. Class is Eastern Time.

Email confirmation sent out after you Pay.

My PayPal account name is "Watercolours by Nora MacPhail" - but have no fear, the link is for FIGURE DRAWING Practical Tips.

Zoom LINK will be emailed Thursday Evening.

This class is not recorded (just like real life 😉).

Waiting Room opens at 10:45am EST.

See you then!

THANK YOU.

Regal Portrait

 

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$150 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1/8"board

Well, I continued with the same model and I'm sure happy that I did. All the lovely oranges in his skin tones created a nice balance with his dark hair and jacket. I love the earrings and the little anchors on his costume collar. And for the hightights, I just went for it with bright blues and pinks. Check out the previous post for this one's 'pair'.

Regal Profile

 

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$150 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1/8"board

Painting this model's portrait was a very zen experience for me. It was early on a Sunday morning and as I painted, I listened to a fellow artist with not only a British accent, but also a buttery voice. It was just wonderful. I kinda zoned out while I relied on all of my past painting experience to get it right. Very happy with this one (and it's pair posted next!)

the little hut by the sea

 

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$100 - 8x10" image includes 11x14"mat

Well, this is a big painting for me! It comes in an 11x14"mat, ready to frame. This little hut, at the end of the ​road, has lots of colourful objects left about - obviously lived in and obviously an escape from the big city. I added a few brooms (in a barrel) in case you're in the mood for spring cleaning! Cheers to brejanz on Insta for the photo.

spring bicycles

 

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$80 - 5x7"original watercolour painting in 8x10"mat.

I looooved painting this lovely Japanese house. The home is tall and thin with vines growing down it - nothing like what I see here in Toronto. 

I really appreciate the generosity of Marek and Wade for sharing their live demos on Instagram, as well as the unique pic. I drew with a charcoal pencil, focusing on the bicycles, then added tons of watercolour. The umbrella, the awning, the planters with the lovely vine growing - So much to paint and enjoy!

the getaway

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$100 - 6x9" original watercolour painting in 9x12"mat.

I wanted to paint this lovely lakefront cabin because of the string of pennants that hang across the deck. So colourful... right up my alley! Thanks to Instagramers Marek and Shari, and Christina for the photo, who encouraged us all to paint along with them during their live demo.

Here's a few more photos - : )

listening to a friend

 

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$80 - 5x7" original watercolour painting in 8x10"mat. 

The thing that is interesting to me about painting two people talking is, capturing the body language. Just grabbing a 'talking pose' and a 'listening pose' is so intriguing to me.

Pear Pals

 

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$80 - 5x7" original watercolour painting with 8x10"acid-free mat.

Side by side, these pear pals are full of splashes of colour! I drew them with a charcoal pencil, which darkens as it gets wet, then I added as much pink, red, purple and green as I could!

an understanding

 

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$80 - 5x7"original watercolour painting in 8x10"acid-free mat.

My 'in conversation' series continues. This is number 20! I love the body language that can happen between two people listening only to each other. I managed to capture him 'thinking'. 

shared wisdom

 

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$80 - 5x7" original watercolour painting in 8x10"mat

This painting has two things that people do that I just love - wearing their glasses on their head and throwing a sweater over their shoulders like a tennis player. Both are so cute!

I've been away from my blog for awhile. But, being newly inspired to continue my 'In Conversation' watercolour series, of two people talking (no devices!), I'm happily back at it!

Portraits Drawing Practical Tips... Again!

Well, the Zoom Portrait Class went so well... it's Back! For those who missed it last month or who were on the waiting list, I hope to see you THIS SATURDAY on Zoom!

FULL

PORTRAIT DRAWING Practical Tips

SATURDAY MARCH 20 '21

11am - 2pm EST

$55 CAD 

PayPal will convert currency for you, if necessary. Email me for e-transfer or personal cheque. nora904@yahoo.com  

😀

 In this Zoom class we will explore portraits

using a practical approach

with lots of helpful tips!

An easy-to-remember block-in method,

How to measure facial features,

And using comparisons to find a likeness,

will all be demonstrated.

Get your sketchbooks out and your pencils ready,

as you draw-along with me

learning many portrait tips along the way!

Some portrait drawing experience is recommended.

Please be familiar with Zoom before attending.

Questions? Just ask - nora904@yahoo.com

SUPPLIES

A sketchbook (9x12") or Newsprint Pad,

Your favourite dark pencils or pens,

(I'll use 6B pencil and charcoal pencils)

A few coloured pencils

PDF

You will receive an email with a PDF 

of all the handouts that I cover,

after the class.

PLEASE NOTE: I will communicate with you through the email address you use with your PayPal account unless you tell me otherwise.

Double Check your Time Zone.

Email confirmation sent out after you Pay.

This class is not recorded (just like real life 😉).

Waiting Room opens at 10:45am EST.

See you then!

Milk and Cookies - SALE!

 

SOLD

$50 - 6x8" original oil painting on canvas with 3/4 painted sides.

Well, it's ThrowBack Thursday! Milk and Cookies (a.k.a. 'lunch.' Yep, I said lunch #heehee) was painted from life in my studio, back when I still signed my name NM. ; ) Now it's on sale for half price for Throwback Thursday! #woohoo