lucky stars

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I am soooo ready for Spring!

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Storytelling: sketchbook series pgs. 7 & 8

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Here is the second painting that I got into the juried show. It is 8"x24" and it's in a cute blue frame.

I am doing a series of paintings that look like an open sketchbook on a table. As you can see, I painted the spiral bound centre as well as page numbers with little mice! (Sorry the pics aren't a bit better... but it's already under glass!).

good morning, sleepy head

Yippee! My bear painting just got accepted into the Willowdale Group of Artists Juried Show here in Toronto. My second submission was also accepted but I haven't taken a photo of it yet. I'll post it soon. 

workin' hard and havin' fun

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I was asked, along with 4 other painters, to do a watercolour painting demonstration from life. Here we are painting the lovely model (I couldn't resist adding the other artists!) That's me in stripes. Fellow members of the art group walked around and watched, asked questions, ate cookies and had fun! 

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something to snack on

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I enjoyed painting this hungry little guy!

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up, down and all around

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I love painting vases and the wonky reflections they make.

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all bundled up, or not

Last Winter Days - 5"x7"

Twist - 8"x10"

Here are my two contributions to this week's Daily Paintworks Challenge, which is to draw people quickly and from memory. I drew some people who were outside, as they briskly passed my window, as well as inside, (obviously!) at my Life Drawing Session of short poses.

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ease around the bend

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I loved drawing and painting this one! It's right in the zone of where I want to be as an artist.

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missed you more than you know

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Spring is coming. I feel a warmth in the wind. Yep. Any minute now.

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Close Up

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Cawthra Art Group

I just finished teaching the wonderful Cawthra Art Group. We spent 4 weeks together covering cafe scenes, cityscapes, still life and, as you can see, Einstein portraits! It was a fantastic experience with lovely and talented artists! 

Thanks again to a warm and wonderful gang!

the snow is always greener

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The only answer to all this snow is to paint it.

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Hey friend

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Big red poppies are my favourite flower, both to look at and to paint. I figured a few lemons would make good company.

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The Einstein Challenge

"Intuitive"

I created this week's Daily Paintworks Einstein Challenge! 

Anyone can join in on the fun, using any medium you'd like, to do a portrait of the wonderful Albert Einstein! Below is the photo I worked from, although there are lots and lots of him to choose from at Google Images. Just remember, since we are using photos supplied by other people, it's practise only. But practise is important, and fun!

we're here for the party

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This family of friends are ready to boogie! 

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things happen

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The Daily Paintworks Challenge is to paint this wonderful little still life. It's fun when someone else chooses the idea and the set up for you!

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mild

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It was a beautiful mild day yesterday so, I took a long walk over to the Saturday Morning Life Drawing Session. The model was wonderfully calm and all the artists were pleased with the lovely weather so, all in all it was a very relaxed atmosphere. Wonderful mood to be in to paint!

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arm in arm

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I just kept thinking 'loosey-goosey' as I painted this one!

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portrait practise

nfs

I recently saw Ralph Fiennes' film called "The Invisible Woman" in which he played Charles Dickens. So, I decided to do some portrait practise from a photo of the real Charles Dickens. He had lots of hair and a long beard, both of which were challenging (and fun) to paint.

at this moment in time

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I really went for it with thick watercolour paint on this one, allowing the pink of her headband to drip into her dark hair. I also turned the woman on the left from brunette to blonde to lighten things up. 

Also... I just painted these green apples and pomegranates, called "know inside out." for a friend.

many moons ago

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My goal was to put down a gestural loose drawing with my charcoal pencil, then add lots of colourful paint. I thought they looked like planets circling around a light! Thanks Daily Paintworks Citrus Challenge.

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