Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Imagination 2


 

Watercolor wash and ink, 6x8

Expressive washes of intense watercolor on wet paper that I permitted to run and blend naturally.  For this painting, my goal was for larger, lighter, and more flowing images.  I found the "accidental" stream in the center was too good to ignore.  When it was dry, I added pen lines to define forms and created suggestions for the areas of color.

Imagination 1


Watercolor wash and ink, 6x8

Expressive washes of intense watercolor on wet paper that I permitted to run and blend naturally.  When it was dry, I added pen lines to define forms and created suggestions for the areas of color.
 

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Buster - Cardinal on perch

Line and Watercolor on paper - 5x7

This is an image of one of the cardinals that come to our feeder.  One is light - almost orange, and the other is much darker.  I call the darker one "Buster."  Whenever he comes, he is master of all he surveys.


 

Monday, November 11, 2024

Sebastian in Charge


Pastel on Pastelmat - 6x6

This portrait of Sebastian is taken from a series of photos I took of him a few years ago.  It was hard for me to concentrate on this painting because he was such a good friend and wonderful pet.  In the end, I believe I captured some of his gentle, faithful, and loving spirit.

Friday, October 25, 2024

Abbie in the Window

Pastel on Pastelmat, 12x9

This is a portrait of one of my favorite pets.  She was number 14 of 20.
 

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Bridget 10 - Don't Look at Me, I'm Thinking


 Pastel on Toned Tan Paper, 7x5

This is the standard view of Bridgette. Every time I get the camera or my phone out to take a photo, she refuses to look at me.  This is Bridgette - Don't Look at Me, I'm Thinking.

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Rusty Num 9

Rusty's Question


Pastel on Pastelmat 6x9

With this pose of Rusty, my goal was to capture his quizzical expression and show his white fur in shadow.  

This is an updated photo posted on 8/16/2024.

This portrait is number 9 of my 20 in 30 days personal challenge. 
 




Imagination 2

  Watercolor wash and ink, 6x8 Expressive washes of intense watercolor on wet paper that I permitted to run and blend naturally.  For this p...