Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Nudes Over Nudes - original mixed media drawings of nudes
Wednesday, June 08, 2016
Country Evening - original figurative oil painting
Another evening of dancing Texas' favorite dance - the two step. I paint endless images of this dance, and never tire of it. And I love to play country music while I work. Today I listened to Bob Wills, the great country musician who is remembered for his western swing music. Waylon Jennings' song "Bob Wills Is Still The King" is absolutely right! (I don't think the Bob Wills site has music, but it can be found many places on the internet.) I used stretched portrait canvas for this - very smooth and so easy to work on. It's 10 x 8" - thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, June 07, 2016
More Hot Tango - original oil figurative painting
This 8 x 8" painting was done on Gessobord. It's the middle of the day and somehow, I'm not as loquacious (guess that applies to the written word, too) as I am when it's much later in the day. Much, much later. Night owl stuff, actually. That's the long way of saying this will be a short post.
Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for stopping by!
Friday, June 03, 2016
The Print Dress - original ink portrait drawing
This afternoon I was watching what I guess one would call a 'costume drama', but this 'costume' was definitely not in the movie. Somehow, though, I just had the urge to draw a print dress and here it is - a little sketch, but very pleasing to do. Ink is so tricky - this was actually a very thin marker - but you never know until you actually make a mark whether it'll work or not and then it's too late. Great for drawing training, but still, sometimes best to leave things out, which is what I did here. Usually, I just go for it and then regret it. Maybe after all this time, I'm learning that less really is more. Who knows? Anyway, it's 8 1/2 x 6" on cold press watercolor paper. Thanks for stopping by.
Thursday, June 02, 2016
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Lavender Nudes - original ink and water soluble crayon drawing
I held a Penstix ink marker pen at the end next to me, so that I couldn't control the pen very well, plus the cold press watercolor paper with all those hills and valleys also makes the job a little more iffy. SO much fun to do - I can get a looser line and somehow it's just so satisfying to my soul. Don't know what it says about me that I don't like to be in control - just an artist for ya, I guess. It's about 9 x 10 1/2". Thanks for stopping by!
Monday, May 23, 2016
On My Easel - Rita - oil pastel portrait painting in progress
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Saturday Night Scribbles - original charcoal sketches
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Sketch for Barrel Racer - original charcoal figurative drawing
Saturday, May 14, 2016
The Pitch - original charcoal figurative drawing
I've been obsessed with this left-handed pitcher thing - I suppose you can tell - and I'm getting closer to what I'm looking for - such joy when that happens! This drawing is on 11 x 14" Strathmore paper. It is ridiculously late, but really couldn't sleep without getting this to a certain point. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Sketches for Lefty - original charcoal figurative drawing
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Friday, May 06, 2016
Three Linear Nudes - original ink drawing of nudes
Sunday, May 01, 2016
Lisa Playing the Flute - original oil pastel portrait painting
Saturday, April 30, 2016
The Heavyweights - original ink figurative drawing
I guess I'm on a line drawing kick - the most fun for me, actually. I just came across this 9 x 12" while looking through some drawing pads today. This one is from December, I think. Listening to George Jones right now - a great Saturday night, folks! Thanks for stopping by!
Friday, April 29, 2016
Shayna In Line - original nude ink drawing
I used a brown ultrafine point Sharpie on Strathmore Mixed Media paper - love that stuff - about 8 1/2 x 10". Thank you for visiting my blog!
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Sketch of Barrel Racer - original charcoal figurative sketch
This quick 9 x 10" sketch began its life at the rodeo held in Junction this past summer, then I filled it in (more or less) from the photo on my iPhone. I used a General Pencil Company's Peel and Sketch charcoal pencil because they're very handy when I'm on the move (no sharpener needed) and they make beautifully varied lines. I love barrel racing and think I'll make a rodeo painting of this one with cowboys on the fences and the gates and all the things that make up the rodeo arena. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Jacee's Stance - original charcoal drawing of a nude model
I loved this assertive pose - wish I'd had more time on it, but just grateful to be able to draw from this excellent model. They don't grow on trees, unfortunately. This drawing is about 12 x 8" - thanks for stopping by!
Friday, April 22, 2016
Jitterbug in Lavenders and Blues - original Sharpie and watercolor drawing
I have had this brown Sharpie ultra fine point for a long time and just never used it, but am so glad I finally got around to it! Always a fan of black and white, I am beginning to appreciate other colors of ink and there's nothing better to draw with than a Sharpie, which comes in tons of colors. I drew this on 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" watercolor paper, then painted with watercolor. Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Sketch for Torrid Tango - original charcoal figurative drawing
Loving the tango as I do, it's always fun to draw or paint dancers of this emotional and elegant dance. Well, I'm not so sure this is pose could be called elegant, but it's definitely emotional! It's matted to about 14 x 11 1/2". Thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Nude with a Flowered Screen - original oil pastel nude painting
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Blue Sash - original figurative oil painting
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Pensive - original charcoal drawing of a nude
This drawing is on multi-media paper, about 8 x 6". We've had rain here in our little town tonight and it's SO welcome for our parched area! Since our chances for rain are scheduled to end in May (at least according to lots of weather experts), I'm even happy to wipe Roger's wet feet when he comes in from a romp in the yard. Actually, I'm happy to do most anything for Roger - he's getting pretty old, but still the sweetest, most wonderful doggie - and a great example of a rescue dog. Plus, he's an excellent assistant - lies at my feet to keep my toes warm (when he's not on my lap) and waits patiently for me at my studio while I work. Love you, Roger!
Tuesday, April 05, 2016
Monday, April 04, 2016
Charcoal Nude Looking Away - original charcoal drawing of a nude
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Nude with Turquoise Background - original oil pastel nude
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Watercolor Nude - original watercolor painting
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Another Standing Nude - original charcoal drawing of a nude
Monday, March 28, 2016
On My Easel - The Hippie - original oil pastel portrait painting in progress
This oil pastel was begun after I had completed the charcoal sketch from life, but there just wasn't enough time to complete this one from the model, so am now working from a photo and my initial charcoal drawing. Lots to do before I finish it, but I love working on Art Spectrum Colourfix - it's wonderful for oil pastel - 12 x 9" - thanks for stopping by!
Sunday, March 27, 2016
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