Scavenger Hunt #301 WIP

 I did the graphite sketch, then put some color down first with watercolor paint.  I added some watercolor pencils and regular colored pencils, then went back in with watercolor, colored pencils (both regular and watercolor ones) until I had the result that I wanted.  It's about 11x14 inches in a Strathmore watercolor pad of paper.  I'm out of practice and this didn't turn out just the way I wanted.  But good practice.

Scavenger Hunt #301

This is my next project that is set up on a wooden tv tray and will be sketched from life. 24 of the 26 items for the latest Scavenger Hunt #301.  Plus one of the challenges.  Here is the list:  

Scavenger Hunt #301 - Feb 1-9
something smooth
something bumpy
something squishy
a vehicle
a building
something with a cap or lid
heavy
light
a landscape
a figure Challenge #! - 3 or more figures
leg(s)
arm(s)
a bottle Challenge #2 - Draw it with the lettering on the label
an art tool
a cooking tool
a tool for making repairs
a tool for cleaning
made of plastic
made of glass
made of metal
from your fridge
from your closet
from your kitchen
from you bedroom
man made
natural
Challenge #3 - Do one item (or more) as a continuous line drawing.

Cityscape

About 3x5 inches. Colored pencil on black card stock. just playing around with colors on black.

 

 

Friday

This is Friday my Golden Retriever who passed away New Years Eve 2009.  this is about 3x5 on colored card stock with colored pencils and a little water added to some watercolor pencil.

Bozo and Ducks in a Row

Here are 2 pieces that I did today in colored pencil.  One is some ducks from a reference by Anne Kelly from the UK.  The other is my cockatiel Bozo who passed away a couple of months ago.  I miss having her voice in the house.  Makes it much lonelier.

I'm working on a commission for my dog groomer Nancy.  She and her black lab River compete in Dock Diving competitions.  They made a trip in November to a combination and she got a photo of River sitting in front of the Mississippi River.  She wanted a painting of it.  Here is where I am so far.  It is watercolor and will have pen and ink and colored pencil probably.  Will fit in an 11x14 frame.and mat.

35-37 of 75

Moo in Ink

Watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink

Yosemite

More of the 75 Day Ink Art

Virtual Paintout - The Isle of Man

 Each is 5x7 inches on watercolor paper.  Mixed media of watercolor, colored pencils, and pen and ink. 

Wooden Santa

Day 13 of 75 done with Stabilo Pens.

More Ink

Days 9 and 10 of 75 in ink.

New Look

About 5 months ago I stopped heaving my hair colored. I wasn't taking any chances that the dye would cause an allergic reaction. I also had to stop all honey and nuts. I still don't know what caused the allergic reaction but hopefully time will tell. Here is my new look with my 'growing in" gray hair. Still not quite all in but getting there.

 

 

Day 7 of 75

I bought this today at Goodwill.  It will join about 20 more that have made their way to my house (most also from Goodwill).  Another collection...just what I needed.  Done with Stabilo pens.

Landscape

This is from a photo in the RIL from Wetcanvas by Guis Boro.  Watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink on 6x9 inche watercolor paper.

75 Days in Ink

I started the 75 Days in ink sketching challenge by Brenda Swenson several months ago.  I was on day 46.  Then health problems took over.  Well I started over and hopefully will finish this go-around.

4 days done and only 71 more to go. All my sketches will be done with Stabilo pens.  I have a set of 20 colors.

Remembering Bill

My husband from a photo when he had a beard.  Watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink.

Wetcanvas Portrait Swap 2012

I finished my partner's portrait for the Annual Portrait Swap for Wetcanvas 2012.  My partner was Carol.  I did her portrait in watercolor and colored pencil (both regular and watercolor). Matted it will fit into an 11x14 inch frame.ere

I had a rough start.  I got the first layer of color on and then just froze.  I had no idea where to go from there.  I finally picked up the colored pencils and it helped me to get going.  I finished it in a few hours tonight.

I would have left off the earrings but she said she always wears earrings.  I could tell she wanted them on so....but they were hard.  I did cheat on the drawing.  I transferred the bits and pieces and the outline from the original.  With all the health issues I have had, I just didn't feel up to doing the drawing myself.  

It didn't turn out as I had expected but all in all I am happy with it.  At least I don't hate it.  Now to get it mailed and on to something else.

Still MIA

Sorry to still be missing in action.  Getting over another spell of swelling.  Not as severe as the first one but worse than the second one.  I had a cortisone shot last Thursday and have been on prednisone since Monday.  Eyes still itchy and still a little swelling. Hopefully all will be better soon.

/Don't give up on me.

Cups

I started a new project at Wetcanvas.  It is an ATC trade with the theme of  "Cups".  Up to 20 original mini pieces of art ( 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches) and all they have to be is a cup or have a cup in them.  And 4-6 months to complete and mail to the participants.

November Coming Soon

Once again I have joined the annual portrait swap on Wetcanvas.  I will find out later this week who my partner will be.  They will have a challenge this year if I use a current photo as I am letting my hair go to its natural gray color.  It has been about 4-5 months since it was colored. 

Wetcanvas

Wetcanvas is finally back online.

Sue has lost both of her fur babies in the last year and these are memories for her.  Meet Buster and Maggie.

Buster

Maggie

Dog Portraits

I have been doing some small sized dog portraits for a show.  It will be at a local farmers market and they are having a bunch of dog related vendors.  My dog groomer will be working in a food stand and needed help with another booth she was doing.  So I will be "manning" that one and also showing and hopefully selling some of my little paintings.  I'm also doing some bookmarks take...dog related.

The graphite is from a photo by Andy Mathis on Facebook, the chihuahua is from my photo, and the others are from photos from the Wetcanvas RIL.

Here are a few of the dog portraits.

Bye My Bobo

My cockatiel Bozo passed yesterday.  I will miss her talking in the other room and telling me hello or calling "Here kitty kitty kitty".  I can't believe I will never hear her sweet voice again.  Good bye my sweet Bobo.

Mother Love

I just finished this commission for my niece. Unless there is something she doesn't like. She is on the left, her brother on the right, and their mom in the middle.

Ready for the Year to End

I have nothing but medical issues this year. I am ready for them to stop. I just wish one would end before a second one emerges.

I had suffered a horrible allerlgic reaction that left my face looking like I had had a round with a fighter. Then last week I had a fall. Left me with my left side sore. Not sure If I broke a rib but the soreness felt like it. I'm still dealing with that.

I did get a couple of things finished. One was a painting of a friends's granddog. It is a Boston terrier named Max. It was a gift to her to give to her son.

And I am working on a graphite 3-person portrait for my niece. It will be a gift to her mom for her retirement. It is my niece and her brother each kissing their mom on the cheeks. I haven't worked on it since my fall but hopefully I can get back to it soon.

Derwent Inktense Pencils

I took a class this on how to use Inktense pencils and blocks. We did a small sample on Bristol. then a larger one on watercolor paper, and then on muslin fabric. It was. I have had Inktense pencils for awhile but hadn't much used them. Today when I saw what they can do on fabric, I will be using them more.

I will probably turn this one into a tote bag.

Jeb

I did this painting of Jeb who is a bloodhound. This was done from a photo by Andy Mathis on Facebook of Jeb's first vet appointment. He is a veterinarian and has a vast supply of models to choose from.

I overworked this painting and will probably do it again in future. I have another ref shot to use if I don't want to repeat the same one. He is a beautiful dog and I hope in future, Andy will take a recent photo of him. I would love to see how big and beautiful this dog has become. I love how the photo shows Jeb's future character. The "tired" look that a bloodhound has. Like he is so totally worn out and couldn't move if the house was on fire.

The painting is done in watercolor with some added pen and ink and colored pencil. It is about 11x14 inches on watercolor paper. I may just have to do it in graphite next time.

Thank you Jeb for the pose and cuteness, and thank you Andy for the photo ref and letting me use it.

New Painting

Here is my latest piece of artwork. I will be taking it the art association gallery to change out the one that has been there for months. That one is a puppy portrait.

Jack Rabbit Visits the California Living Museum (CALM)