breeze

I chose the word 'breeze' and used lace and twink to draw this week's Zentangle Challenge#150-one little word. I'm finally figuring out how to do Zentangles that suit the way that I draw. I prefer this looser, messier and lighter one pictured above. My first attempt is pictured below, which I like, but is not the way I like to draw.

a quiet moment

$50 - 5"x7"painting with 8"x10"mat.

This time I tried to capture a quiet moment in the conversation. I've enjoyed this little series of two people talking. Tomorrow, onto something new...!

talk to

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My series of two people in conversation continues. Again, trying to capture body language and not get caught up with portrait. Also aiming for an energetic line and lots of colour!

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in conversation

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I really enjoyed capturing this moment of conversation, as well as the body language, between these two. 

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practise

2 minute gestures

5 minute gestures

30 minute pose

This wonderful model was not grumpy... I don't know why he looks it in my last drawing! These were all done with conte on newsprint. Also, a quick sketch done before class in 6B pencil. Click on images to enlarge.

just walk beside me and be my friend

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I got the title of this painting from a wonderful poem by Albert Camus.

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead.

Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow.

Just walk beside me and be my friend.

let's go out tonight

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Colourful flowers to get the New Year rolling.

$50 - 5"x7"painting with 8"x10"matt.
Here are some close ups:

icy dicey

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I kinda like this frame within in a frame look. I've done it before, but this time I was more bold. Something decisive to start off the New Year.

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rest assured

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A moment of reflection on the astonishing beauty of winter.

$30 - 4"x6"painting with 8"x10"matt.

snow pedals

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It's going to be a white Christmas! Thank you all for your support, enthusiasm, encouragement, and kind words over the past year. Have a fantabulous Holiday! See you after X-mas. 

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

snow song

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I turned one of my value sketches, from my previous post, into a colourful winter wonderland.

$30 - 4"x6"painting with 8"x10"matt.

snowscape sketches

Still having a blast using the Copic Markers value 30% and 70%, along with a black Micron 3 pen. Each title came to me as I was drawing, which you can see under the sketch.

the long goodbye

 $30 - 4X6"painting

I bought a book titled "Value Sketching with Markers" by Darrell Anderson online. (This link includes sample pages). It's just wonderful and very inspiring! It's about doing value sketches, something I can loose sight of since I'm so into line and colour. Hence the sketch below...

from my sketchbook/copic markers

in the mood for a memory

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Now, I know Billy Joel's "Piano Man" lyrics are ...'son can you play me a memory' and 'we're all in the mood for a melody' but as a kid I always got it wrong and reversed them. I kinda prefer it my way(!), hence the title of this painting. Click on image to enlarge.

$140 - 12x16" painting.

the big picture

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I'm diving into my New Year's Resolutions early this year and painting big! Well, big for me. 

This one is 8"x16". I added a few close ups. Enjoy.

$140 - 8"x16"watercolour painting.

shadow watchers

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This handful of hot peppers are gathered around the wonderful reflections water in glass make when backlit. I entered this in the DailyPaintworks Glass Challenge. 

$50 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

hangin' at the hot spot

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I'm still happy working with an energetic gestural line and lots of colour. I also want the paint to be distinctively watercolour, keeping that wet look.

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the walk home

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I painted this urban sketch for the DailyPaintworks 'Cloud' Challenge. I love to capture a moment in time, which is what clouds are all about!

sweet and sour... and etsy!!

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I opened up an etsy shop!! You can check it out here. Yippee!

$70 - 8"x10" watercolour painting.

rain or shine

Even cold winds and rain won't keep artists from life drawing class!

Also, since my watercolours are about line and colour, it's been back to basics in my sketchbook, concentrating on values in charcoal.

11x14 sketchbook - from photo

"Lydia" - 11x14 sketchbook - from life

"Sophie" - 11x14 sketchbook - from life 

Van Gogh - 11x14 sketchbook - from photo

Hi.

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I tried to 'capture a moment in time' with this week's Daily Paintworks Challenge.
$50 - 5"x7"watercolour painting with 8"x10" matt.

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.