wow, it’s been so long since i have blogged that i literally forgot how. thinking that i really need to re dedicate myself to at least one post every two weeks…sound reasonable? ok so i just wanted to post photos from the beginning to the finished piece of, ”Stay the Course.” It was for a good friend that uses that expression often this is the closest to the beginning that [...]
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I’ve been working on many paintings lately. Some from workshops, some that have been laying around that I can’t seem to finish and this cute little red Cardinal bird for my, “Finish your painting” giveaway. I guess I’ll show a picture of the little guy,….he’s pretty cute, but I need to finish the background and can’t seem to get it right. But, I did promise progress shots, so here ya [...]
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Introducing my newest project, Finish YOUr painting! I’m starting a fun & HUGE regular giveaway on my blog. So here’s the deal. I will start a new painting about once a month or so. Nothing big, just splashing some paint and maybe some marks and text. Then I will post a picture and ask YOU for direction and how YOU think that I should finish the piece. The person who’s [...]
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Just wanted to give you a look at this latest finished piece. She started in Jennifer Mercede’s class a couple of weeks ago. This was the exercise where we had to do a “blind contour sketch” of something either around the class, or a photograph we brought in. I forgot mine, so my friend Cynthia, gave me a picture of this duck that she had. So cute, I thought. Plus [...]
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Wow, where do I start!? I knew it would be good, even great. But, I wasn’t prepared for it to totally sweep me off my feet! Taking place at one of my favorite spots, Studio Crescendoh. The weather was perfect, nice breeze, great company and an amazing teacher! This was Jennifer’s first two-day teaching retreat, but you would never know. She was knowledgeable, open, honest and very accessible. I felt [...]
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Hi everyone! Sorry I haven’t posted in a while, but I’m back and feeling refreshed. Just wanted to show you a piece that I’ve posted on before, because I FINALLY finished it. Do you remember this one? These two are process shots, but the one at the bottom is my finished piece! (well for the most part. I just have to add a bit more depth to a couple of [...]
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This is before then after many layers.. Finished!! This is Tiger Eye. This was a lot of fun to work through. Didn’t have my usual “hate this painting moment.” This new one below has changed….a lot as you will see. Not sure why I felt like painting boobies, but I was over it the next day, so I brought back my orbs :) This next little princess is “Winter.” [...]
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Been so busy lately with trying to get everything done in time for Christmas, that I haven’t had time to post. But I managed to take a moment for myself yesterday, to go and paint at the lovely Studio CRESCENDOh! This place is so fantastic that I plan on going once a month. The atmosphere is relaxed, the music is good and the company that I share is amazing! I [...]
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Here are a couple of paintings that I can’t seem to get right. Can’t tell you how many times I have redone the face on this girlie?…..ugh. I’m sure it will turn out just the way it’s supposed too. That’s what usually happens. Right as I’m about to give up, it somehow turns around and even looks better. Not sure where it will end up, maybe I’ll just cover her [...]
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So, for my first post, I thought it would be nice to do it on another “first” for me. My awesome weekend surrounded by like-minded souls all learning from the amazing Flora Bowley! I had been looking forward to this weekend for months, and let me tell you it did not disappoint. It was hosted by the awesome Jenny Doh, of CRESCENDOh, located in the art district in Santa Ana, [...]
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