Tag Archives: Art
When in Doubt…Doodle
I’m in between projects right now and not sure which direction I want to take. I’ve been wanting to get back to my oil paints but beyond that, nothing is really grabbing my attention. So while I wait for inspiration … Continue reading
Portrait in Colored Pencil
My latest portrait — Emma II, colored pencil on Bristol vellum, 11″ x 14″.
Zen Paper Cutting
Awhile back, Yael Michaeli contacted me asking permission to use one of my designs for a paper cutting. Her final piece was amazing, and I’ve been fascinated with paper cutting ever since. I took one of my ATC sized zen … Continue reading
First Art of the New Year
I’ve made a couple of art related New Year’s resolutions. For starters, I plan to spend a lot more time at it than I am currently and do more experimenting. To that end, I decided to try a graphite drawing … Continue reading
Happy Holidays!
“Merry and Bright”, pen & ink and colored pencil
Another Workshop, Another Painting
I took a colored pencil workshop with Cecile Baird a few weeks ago, and all I can say is that is was awesome! Cecile is a warm, friendly, and so generous in sharing her techniques and experiences with us. I’d … Continue reading
I’m calling this one finished…
Although I could fiddle with this for a few more weeks, I’m calling it done. I learned a ton and I’m happy with the way it looks so I’m calling it a success…might even spring for a nice frame to … Continue reading
Finally, She has a Face
Today was the final day of the workshop my friend did on painting Bourguereau’s “The Difficult Lesson”, and I’m relieved to report that my peasant girl finally has a face and that it’s not hideous. Having worked diligently on the … Continue reading
Love Doodle
This is my latest Zentangle style doodle. I’m toying with the idea of coloring this one, but I’m just not sure if I should. After all the time I spent drawing this, I would hate to ruin it. Then again, … Continue reading
Robert Warren Seminar
I was lucky enough to be able to spend 3 days painting in a seminar with Robert Warren last week. I’m new to oil painting so I was more than a little concerned that I wouldn’t be able to keep … Continue reading
