After a chunk of time away from the easels, I was very happy to return. First I got to finish the fruit painting that will be a gift. (I will be GIVING it, not “gifting” it.) I started this quite awhile ago, working from a photo shared with me by one of my drawing students. […]
Is That All You Did Today??
Why, yes, indeed it is. Wait, nope, I spent yet another hour on the phone with someone whose main phrase was, “Yes Ma’am”, as she tried to figure out AGAIN why my new phone won’t work. Or wait, is it the new SIM card? Perhaps it is the new provider? See a pattern here? It […]
Slow Progress on Five New Paintings
This next painting is a commission. I am combining multiple photos, trying to somewhat match a looser painting that the customer admired, but wanted in my detailed style. Because it is of wildflowers, I have lots of reference photos to work from. It is fun to use bright colors, in this and in the fruit […]
Starting Over Again. . .
It is time to do a few small paintings to sell at Kaweah Arts. The proprietor requested Sequoia trees and mountain ranges. I looked through my canvas sizes, looked through my photos and made some decisions. Inventory number, title, wire on the back, add to the inventory lists, crop and enhance the photos—all needs to […]
Drawing Sequoia, Not Just Chit-Chatting
Yesterday I showed you some oil paintings of Sequoia, the non-Mineral King part of the park. Today here are some pencil drawings (I LOVE to draw—did you know that??) These don’t have sizes and prices. Some are sold, some might be framed, and most are probably just in a flat file in my studio. (If […]
Painting Sequoia, Not Just Chit-chatting
Yesterday I mentioned several things that I have painted from Sequoia National Park. Want to see? Some have sold, and some are currently available. (Every once in awhile, I show items for sale because I am supposed to be running an art business here, not just chit-chatting to my friends.)
Redwoods From Start to Finish in Six Photos
Untitled Sequoia trees, 6×12″, oil paint on wrapped canvas, still wet, $125 plus tax.