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Thursday, December 31, 2009
am considering finishing.
May attempt to do something with this one also, but it isn't finished. It will be called "distant memory", I do know that. It also is on paper approx 14 x 22
last post 2009
Am back froma vacation in Fredericksburg, and already can't wait to get back to work. Finished this piece, need to get some pieces done to enter in the Watercolor International Show. Am considering this as one of them. It's on paper, approx. 14 x 22
Saturday, December 19, 2009
My new eyes Dec 19
Have had my cataract surgery, can see the model so much better, am thrilled. I am posting some of my latest sessions. Have got to get some new work done.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Dec 11 new collage
I took this piece to the gallery yesterday for a trial run. It is on canvas 20 x 30" and heavily collaged. Made it for a new gallery in Conroe that wanted Texas themed work to show in January. Hopefully they will like it.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Sunday dec 6
Was happy to hear this painting sold last nite at the Archway Gallery opening. I had already left to see Trudy Askew's opening at the Jung Center. It's fantastic, featuring a rescue dog.
Friday, December 4, 2009
wed nesday model session
The model got sick on Wednesday and we had to just paint each other. This is Carol, who has beautiful full hair. I used the powdered charcoal to show my students how to utilize it. It was the last day of class, and will miss all of them. They did some beautiful work.
dec 3
Painted last night with the 6 Figure Artists group, this is on paper approx 12 x 22, charcoal and watercolor
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
demonstration for class
this is a demonstration utilizing the use of powdered charcoal for my class tomorrow. Will take some for everyone to try.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
northwest art league demonstration
Enjoyed doing the demonstration for the art league this morning. The crowd was very responsive and we could have done more if we had a longer time frame. This is one of 3 pieces I started, it is on paper about 15 x 22. Will post more later when I finish.
Friday, November 20, 2009
holidays/nov 20
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
class/ Nov 18
Had alot of fun tonite teaching class. I brought inks that were sent to me from Richeson Art for me to use in class. The painting at the left has an ink background and wanted some of the students to try it. This one I did last nite to give them an idea of what they could do. This one is on paper, approx 15 x 22.............liz
Sunday, November 15, 2009
back from Austin
I have returned from Austin, found this watercolor I did of Patricia on Wednesday, wanted to enter it in something, but don't know what. It's on paper and a little larger than usual.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
saturday
We had a beautiful model named Patricia at drawing this morning. I understand I will have another opportunity to paint her in 2 weeks. Hope I am available as she inspires me. this sketch is on drawing paper.
Friday, November 6, 2009
6 figure artists group/Nov 5
Had a lovely and elegant model last nite named Fiona. She had a very regal air, and is quite the horsewoman. This is a sketch on paper in watercolor.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Bryan/College Station
Did a demonstration for the art league in Bryan, what a nice group of people and enthusiastic. Hopefully I can do a workshop there in February. Also got to see some old friends I hadn't seen in quite a while. They have a beautiful art center, really impressive. This was a drawing I had from a model session, and showed some of the techniques I use to do a finished piece.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
2 models
We had two models which made it really interesting. I may do a larger more finished piece of Alana on the right.
tomorrow
will be doing at demonstration at Bryan Art League tomorrow, so better get ready to do something fun for them to watch. Let's see , which method do I want to use?
november 1
after being sick with one kind of flue or another for 2 weeks am finally getting back to my beloved model sessions on Saturday morning. It was a great time and great models.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Pigeons
Another pigeon painting mounted in an antique window frame. Am still also working on this one. Lots going, just not alot finished. This is 24 x 40.
am working on this one
am trying to get this done to take to Bryan Texas Monday as a sample of my work. It's on canvas approx 22 x 30. It needs alot more work.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
workshop Oct 16, 17, and 18th
thought I would post a picture of one of my demonstrations for my class last week. It is one method of collage where you layer and layer with tissue paper. It is on paper, approx 14 x 22.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Finished workshop at the Watercolor society
We had a really fun time at the workshop and there was some beautiful work done there. A creative weekend, and now back to work. This is my "Pigeons dance at Nite" at Archway gallery. It is 12 x 30 on canvas.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
workshop Oct 16, 17, and 18th
Am preparing for a workshop at the Watercolor Society of Houston this weekend. We had a beautiful model at the Art League last week named Jesse. I have sceduled her to model for us on Sunday. This piece is on paper approx. 15 x 22
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
October 4
The opening at Archway was alot of fun last night. It rained but not hard and got to see alot of old friends and meet some new ones. Will post some pictures when I get them. This piece I am told got 2nd place at the Watercolor Membership Show. I am quite honored.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Hun the Show 10/02
Hung the show at Archway yesterday, tonite Oct 3 is the opening. Rain is forcast and I am sincerely hoping it misses us. Had lots of help from my good friends.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Am home from Kerrville 9/26
Spent 4 days in Kerrville at the Arts Foundation. Th;is is the only thing that I actually got finished. Need to get busy as 1 week from today is our opening at Archway Gallery. Will rest up and then really get busy. The instructor was Gale Webb, a fabulous painter from Lubbock. Much fun.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
September 15
Picked up the postcards for the October 3 show at Archway. Think it came out very nice. Hoping all my art friends can come.!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
sunday sept 6
If I understood the message on the phone yesterday, this image got an honorable mention at the show at the watercolor society this month. Unfortunetly will not be able to attend the opening this next Friday as I am otherwise c ommitted. Will look on Wednesday when I go to model session. This also is on paper.
september 6
Monday, August 31, 2009
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august
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