Global Art finished

Ok then, I've finished this piece.  Need to matt it and and send it. 

Global Art Project

Halfway through the artwork for the Global Art Project.  My art partner is in Michigan this year.  We've exchanged emails and this painting needs to be shipped in the next week or so.  Need to finish - but am having a good time with this.

What happened to March?

I haven't been here in a while, and I'm not sure why....oh yes, I remember.  I've started a double portrait that I can't post until I'm finished and it's presented (as a gift).  I will be putting that up at a later date.  

In the meantime, I've started another piece.  Every two years I get involved with a group called The Global Art Project (for peace).  This is a nonprofit organization in Arizona.  

Their website is:  http://www.globalartproject.org/  

From their website:  

"The Global Art Project is an International Art Exchange for Peace. Here's how it works: Participants create a work of art in any medium, expressing their vision of global peace and goodwill. The art is displayed locally in each participant’s community. Global Art Project then organizes an international exchange by matching participants—group-to-group and individual-to-individual. The exchange occurs April 23-30 biennially, resulting in thousands of people sending messages of Peace around the world at one time—visions of unity simultaneously encircle the Earth. The art is sent as a gift of global friendship and exhibited in the receiving community."

Finished!

Well, finally I am finished with the latest painting.  Can't believe how the time has been flying by!  I have show plans for this piece, so I need to get "on that".
"Artist's Assistant"

Still-life at midpoint

I've managed to get my still-life with lilacs and cat to the halfway point.  The cat's face needs to be a bit darker, and of course, the bottom half is hardly touched.  I have venues coming up where this could be displayed; and several new ideas I want to start -- and it's February already!

Short update

Last week's artist league meeting was canceled due to large amounts of snow.  Things are back to normal now and most of the snow has melted in my area.  We were suppose to switch the artwork at Central Market last week, and that was delayed until this past weekend.  So - I have two new pieces up in that location - as follows:

Eyes Over Stomach















 
Treasure Hunt

First project of 2012

I've decided to work on something larger than usual.  This piece is almost a full watercolor sheet.  Hopefully that doesn't mean it will take a lot more time.  I was setting up a still-life to photograph; and our flame-point Siamese decided to help.  This is the photo.

So far I have in the basic tones for the whole piece.  I used mask-out for the flowers so I could drop in some darker color behind them.  This photo is with the mask removed.  I admit, it was a lot of mask-out, but I was going for detail and this was the best way to do it that I know.  I wanted to get to this stage right away and get the mask removed in a timely manner.  I have noticed the longer you leave the mask on the paper, the harder it is to get it off. 

Last of 2011

Hope everyone had - or is still having - a wonderful holiday season.  It's been a busy month - cooking, shopping, visiting and the usual holiday business.  The Artist League had their party the first week in December.  We do a miniature painting gift exchange, which I also use for my Christmas cards.  So now I can finally get around to posting that piece of art. 

 

See you in the new year.

November activities

The art league is gearing-up for the holidays.  We have a holiday luncheon every year, the first Wednesday of December; and then that is the last meeting for the year - usually because everyone is too busy with everything else.  Part of the activities at the luncheon is a miniature painting exchange.  Anyone who wants to take part, makes a 5" X 7" painting - mats and frames it - and we draw numbers for the exchange.  I have mine started but won't be posting it here until after the luncheon.  And....I usually scan mine before I give it away and turn it into my Christmas cards for the year.
Coming up on the "busy" time of year...as if it could get any busier.  Thanksgiving in a week and a half, family coming home - and the leaves sure are beautiful!

Poulsbo City Hall Show

The art league show at City Hall went up a week ago.  I have three items on display.
Beach Creature

Croak-cosmia 

 

Gardener's Nemesis











The last one shown here is a slightly different from the one on display.  I did not get a chance to photograph that one before the hanging; so - this a recreation done in Photoshop.  I'm actually pretty happy with this version as well.  

Zazzle

Check out what you can make on Zazzle!  I water-colored an autumn leaf pattern; and they let you add that design to canvas shoes.  Here is the pattern:

And here is the first item I created:

I'm definitely going to experiment with this more - have lots of ideas.

Central Market Show

The Poulsbo Artist League show at Central Market is up!  Central Market is an "up-scale" market and local social gathering place.  We are displaying in their balcony lunch area.  Great exposure!  I have two pieces there: 

 

Earl Gray for Breakfast  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 and Mmmocha

The show will be up for three months.