Saturday, April 30, 2011

eggs in a glass


Trying something different. Small-scale still lives not intended for sale but for practice using different techniques in oil. A mix between realistic and painterly.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Three Boys Walking



Not quite done with all the detail work. This is done in pastel on a pastel board, first attempt at using the board. I liked it, but it's hard to get the color of the water right up to the boys.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Pastel Flowers

Attempt at pastels - had to use water to blend and colored pencil to outline a bit. In a card format it looks much better. Thanks for the experience Lindsay. and hope you have a very Happy Birthday today!!!!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Love to Live

Although, many African people are poor, they seem to love their life.
The theme is from one of my favorites post cards.

The original colors orange, yellow and purple in contrast to the black look more intensive on my painting (than on the photo I have taken from the painting).
You should come and see how well it matches to our brown wall in the family room.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Help Me Title This Art


I've never been good at naming my art. Usually I can't get too creative with the title because my art can be somewhat abstract. (Those are boats by the way!) "Boat traffic" just doesn't seem to give the zing I'm looking for. Any suggestions?