Tale of the Two Tutu's

Anxious Moments

24" x 18"

Oil on Canvas

The ballerina on the left was from my figure class, I entered it in my local art league show where the other artist voted for their favorite piece. This is where it won Best of Show and was then qualified for the region Best of the Best Show.  But the regional BOB is a judged show, and that is when the question came to my mind, was it a problem because it was in part painted in a class setting.  Although the rules made no mention, I wanted to make sure I felt right and confident about my entry. So I repainted her!

(Sorry the one on the left has glare on it, so the one one the right appears dark. I entered it so I could not retake a side by side. Oops)

Emily and Her Scarf

Emily and Her Scarf
18" x  24"
Oil on Canvas
This portrait of Emily was finished over two three hour painting sessions. 



A Red Dress is for Dancing all Night Long!

 

Oil on Gessoed Board

10" x 8"

A Red Dress is for Dancing all Night Long

 

 

So I was thinking about February being red dress month for women and then just about a red dress, and well.... it is great exercise!

30 Pieces of Artwork and Done!!! 30 in 30 Collage

 

 

So it has been a tough month for this challenge, between cold, flu and an allergic reaction (not being able to paint for a while); I was at least home enough!  When able, I was trying to push further to figure a few things out and when I did, I gained confidence! So was  a challenge that worked for me!!!

  

Anxious Moments, Day 30 of 30 in 30

 

24" x 18"

Oil on Canvas

Anxious Moments

 

 

This is one of the figure paintings that I finished for a local show, and I am happy with how it turned out. But forgot to get a better picture before I dropped it off. 

Girl Quick Sketch, Day 29 of 30 in 30

6" x 6"

Girl Quick Sketch

Charcoal on Gessoed Board

 

I was drawing this with vine charcoal to see if I wanted to make it a painting.  When I finished I decided I liked the sketch so much I'm going to leave it and spray it.

Sassy, Day 28 of 30 in 30

9" x 12"

Sassy
Charcoal and Pastel Pencils on Paper

 

In a comment I described someones art yesterday as sassy.  So that started my mind to thinking about Sassy women and then I saw this old photo pop up with hat, dripping in minks and I had to draw! 

Warm and Cool Sunset, Day 27 of 30 in 30

6"x 6"

Oil on Gessoed Board

Warm and Cool Sunset

 

 

Today was another day of playing with color pushing warm and cools. Playing with clouds again and color. I like the result and found something really worked.

Sunset Color, Day 26 of 30 in 30

 

6" x  6"

 

Oil on Gessoed Board

 

Playing with color today on this landscape, but the pic has a lot of glare so I will retake photo replace this tomorrow.

Lil Mc day 25 of 30 in 30

 

 

16  " x 16"

"Li Mc"

Charcoal and Pastel Pencil on Bristol Board

 

 

Sketch of one of bight lights in my life who never cease to amaze me.

Sun Hat, Day 24 of 30 in 30

 

16" x 20"

Oil on Canvas

Sun Hat

 

I decided to finish one of the many portaits from class, did I mention I have several unfinished!

Mine all Mine, Day 23, 30 in 30

 

8" x 10"

Charcoals on Paper

 

Today a little scribble of a chipmunk stuffing his face full of peanuts. I'm always amazed at how much they can stuff in their month!

By the Water, Day 22 of 30 in 30

8" x 10"
Oil on Gessoed Board

 

This was another painting orginally ready for destruction, and I decided to go back at it one more time!

Beautiful Buttercup, Day 21 of 30 in 30

 

 

6" x 6"

Oil on Gessoed Board

 

Back to the flowers today, a big Buttercup to brighten a gloomy day!

Follow, Day 21 of 30 in 30

Follow
6" x 6"
Oil on Gessoed Board

This is a quick little colorful landscape today!

Memories of Fall, Day 19 of 30 in 30

 

6" x 6"

Oil on Gessoed Board

 

This started as a muted painting of a fall landscape, but hey I can do that paining some other time. This was originally a painting that was slated for destruction and I let it guide to the new landscape it became.



Island Exploring, Day 18 of 30 in 30

 

8" x 10"

Oil on Gessoed Board

 

Little motor boat used to do island exploring in the Greek Ilse's.  This painting was painted over something slated for the burn pile, I happy to say I now love how it looks!

Ski Cap Emily Day 17 of 30 in 30

16"x 20"

Oil Paint on Canvas

 

Was able to go to painting class yesterday, Yea!  I ended up going back into it to day and by the time I needed to take the photo it was too dark so this isn't a very  good photo.

Checking the Shallows, Day 16 of 30 in 30

 

10"x 8"

Charcoal and Pastel on Paper

 

This landscape was done in charcoals and I decided to add just little touches of color just to give it ....

Young Emily, Day 15 of 30 in 30

 

10" x 12"

 

Charcoal and Pastel on Paper

 

This is Emily one of the models for our painting class, she is such a sweet young lady. Today I drew from a photo and had some fun with it and today I am caught on the 30 in 30 Challenge!!

 

 

Colorful Begonias Days 14 of 30 in 30

  

 9" x 12"
Begonias charcoal and pastels on paper.

 

This started soft and sweet, and was almost thrown away.  Then it took a turn when I went and found some soft color pastels,....

Anemone Day 13 of 30 in 30

 

Anemone

9" x 12"Charcoal and Pastel Pencil

 

This is going to make a nice painting, the flower is yummy purples with the greenery. Anemone flowers are very striking this one having a solid black center.

Going Home, Day 12 of 30 in 30

 

 

8" x  8"

Charcoal and Pastel Pencil on Paper

 

 

After a long trip within a few mile from home I got behind this truck getting off on my ramp and all I could think of the truck is going home. I love rusty old pick up trucks, they remind me of my childhood and my grandfather driving a truck on the farm. I love the rust and the old paint! 



Talking Heads, Day 11 of 30 in 30

Talking Heads

8"x 10" Charcoal

 

 

These are doll head, there were piles of them on a table at one of those architectural salvage places. This little smiling baby face drew me to the table!

There is Two Ways About it, Day 10 in 30 in 30

8" x 10" Charcoal on Paper

 

This is a little landscape that I will paint, when I get back to painting! I did enjoy drawing it though.  I made some changes to look like its just after sunset, with a peek of glow left over the mountain   landscape.

Lil Em, Day 9 of 30 in 30

 8" x 10" Charcoal on Paper

 

This is Emily one of the little lights in my life!    Unlike her true bubbly personality her mom caught a rare moment where she seems so serious and mature. 

Portrait Quick Sketch Number2 Day 8 in 30 in 30

Charcoal on Paper

Since I'm not going to be able to paint for a little while, I'll practice drawing. So here is another portrait sketch for day eight.

Model Quick Sketch Day Seven in 30 in 30

 

 

Charcoal on Paper

 

Another quick sketch portrait to try and keep up!

Tulips Day Six of 30 in 30

Tulips 6" x 6" Oil on Board

 

 

These tulips were done pretty early today, yeah.  But then I photographed them and decided to add some gentle colors in the background.  So when I rephotographed them a little while ago out the back door, the wind blew snow all over it.  I am sure happy I work in oil!

Zinnia, Day Five of 30 in 30

 

 

 

 

Zinnia

6 x 6 Oil on Gesso Board

Decided to go with oil paint today and a purple Zinnia! These petals can drive you crazy, I had thought about doing this larger. I am sure glad I decided on a small 6 x 6!
 

Portrait of Kevin, Day Four 30 in 30

 

Kevin

Oil on Canvas 16 x 20

 

This is a friend Anita's son Kevin who modeled for us yesterday. So I finished it up today, although after I photographed it I made a few more changes.

Day Three 30 in 30 2015

 

Pastel Pencil on Paper

 

Quick Sketch 

Day Two 30 in 30 Lily

Pastel Pencil on paper

 

Quick sketch to catch-up

Day One 30 in 30 2015 Camellia

Camellia

Pastel pencils on paper

 

This is day one for the 30 in 30 Challenge! So I started with some small drawings to get caught up, when everyone around you is sick, you get sick!