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!!