Meshing gold underpainting and palette knfe

Title" La pluie d'ete" 36x30 inches oil over acrylic

Busy Busy

I've been working harder these days I've another 2 day show planned at the INN THYME B&B

It's a beautiful place and a great location

Thanks guys for having me and inviting me back

New subject

Yesterday I was very lucky and got to photograph two beautiful ladies. I've been lacking inspiration because of lack of subject....So the art muse saw fit to send me a gift.

Thank you Shelley and Renee, I hope to do you both justice--

Also included in this post is a painting done for Marie Anderson a good friend of mine.

The painting is of a street scene in Paris which Marie was lucky to visit to take this pic-The photo is blurrier than the actual painting . I guess my photography skills need tuning

Sorry it took me so long to post a new blog entry -to my readers I apologize--you know who you are :)

Two new paintings in progress

Latest work

Well... life has not been boring here in Grand -Digue
Spring is here, and there's life everywhere

The first two images are of me My dear friend and fellow artist Monette Leger did this astounding work, she works in many mediums and is very skilled.
Now I on the other hand, differ a bit. I am not as adventurous

It seems recently I've been working seldomly [but very quickly] and only work in oils

I have a wondeful feeling about this piece

Portrait painting

This is my latest work, and I hope my clients are pleased(they haven't seen it yet)

I used to dread doing commission work, but now things seem a bit easier

Teaching charcoal classes has helped me get things right quicker

I preach this to my students , and I'm seeing for myself that it does help

Drawing above done this morning at my class Thanks for the subject matter Lorraine!

These are the recents paintings I've done, I also have another portrait to begin.

I have felt disconnected with my art. Sometimes I worry that it's like a virus , I feel cured

and I don't need to paint anymore

Well enough of that silliness, I'm off to paint.

Still finding myself

The title of this post pretty much sums up my state of mind

Just when I feel I've got everything figured out
My happy little bubble pops, and all I thought I understood is gone

But I'm happy in knowing that bubble will certainly reappear

New process

This is a new process for me, I think brought on by doing more charcoal . The sketch is done on a white canvas ,then I used a workable fixative (it dries quickly). This permited me to paint directly over the sketch. The paint I used is alizaron crimson and veridian green mixed gives this pretty lilac color. When this under painting is completed I'll decided what other colors I'll add. I'm really enjoying this ,I really needed a change .... good for the soul.

Charcoal Class

I've been giving classes in charcoal and painting for about 14 weeks now and I must admit I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would.

I find searching for new challenges teaches me about my own process . I also discovered my weaknesses. There are area I need to explore than I didn't even know about.

This is a photo of all the drawings from my Wednesday class.

The challenge was to draw from a landscape photo from upside down

DRAWING without really SEEING They were all awesome!!!

Way to go class.

Revived

I guess I've been not doing much art for lack of subject and also dealing with recent events with my health. The first picture I posted will be my next painting. OMG I 'm so exited to start, I can see the finished product in my head and I hope I can get it looking like that . It will be 36x36

The next picture is me of course being Ok with my Alopecia Totalis.

3rd pic, two latest paintings. I'm getting back to work ,but my art will be taking a slight turn for the better I hope

I'm thinking better colors. Simpler compositions with empty spaces well positioned.

Demo

This is a demo I did for my oil painting class 24x24 finished in 1hour 30 minutes

I enjoyed this challenge and my classes very much.

I'm learning more than I thought teaching,

it reassures my philospphies

My art sessions have come to an end until next year. The Christmas season is upon us, and the mad rush to be done shopping is here.

I wish all of my artist friends and non artist friends a very Merry Holiday filled with magical moments

Last one and..Done!!

This one's a bit strange but it's growing on me.

Tree of Hope auction work going well

I like the way things are going, I'm getting more into the groove. I found out I have less time then I thought ---2 more paintings --4 days I think I can... I think I can...

Problems painting

I can't seem to get into the grove I think I've got inspiration,but then all of a sudden when I begin to work I feel lost Yikes!!!!

Darn this one is tough

I'm still not happy with this. The photo isn't quite like the painting. The flash whited out the bottom.

I want to see a certain look which I cannot achieve but BY GOD I won't give up!!

I want loose, thick paint with a tad of realism peeking through.....

One more session to go

I did two previous sessions on this painting ,but they were not pretty enough to post.
Another good work time on this and it will be done.

Back to work

Well... I haven't posted in a while. The children are at school now and the routine has set in.
I've begun teaching classes in charcoal and oil which I absolutely adore. It validates my thoughts and keeps my drawing skills well tuned. The first pic(me in a wig) is the next painting I started today. The second is the last painting I did 5x5 (commissioned portrait)
I'm feeling fine energetic and ready to take the world on. Can't wait to get my next series going