Beginning

Still taking my art where I can get it! I sat down today to show a student how to tackle those yellow daffodils that are in the stores now and will be blooming outdoors soon. I love the beginning of this painting. Unfortunately, I won't have time to finish it anytime soon and those flowers won't last! Luckily, there are more where they came from!

Keeping it Going!

I started this drawing of an eye to show a student. Using the colored paper as a middle value with two pastel pencils-white for highlights and caput mortuum for shadow and half tone. Right now, with my studio in boxes and no time to tackle it right now, I do my art whenever I can! After class i had the bug and continued the drawing for a while longer. While it still has some flaws, it scratched the itch! Felt good to put pencil to paper again. And since my studio and supplies are all still in boxes until I get things unpacked elsewhere-I take my art where I can get it! Don't know if Scott is on this list, but if you are--here's our guy finished! How do you like it and how is yours shaping up? Send photos!
A new Facebook friend, Kelly, has been inspiring me with her art on a 30 day journey of her own. She does her art while her young one naps! Recently she posted a beautiful self portrait. I've never done one! Another goal on the list! Thanks Kelly!
Now, until next time, keep it going any way/any time you can!

Another Day

Here's another quick charcoal study from a photo. I loved the lighting in this photo. I'm using photos with good strong light to teach a student to model the forms on the face a portrait.

Analogous Painting

Today in class I did a demo using a split primary palette to mix colors for an analogous painting of some fruit. I used heavy pencil marks so students could see the line and watch how I draw my forms and find my composition by restating my lines to correct the drawing. Always a fun exercise. I love to paint those little blueberries!

Correction to a new view

I reread my blog. I'm HAPPY to have my dad, just not to loose my studio! I didn't write that well now did I? The painting wasn't the only thing I rushed through!
Please excuse!