I didn’t have much time to paint the past few days as I have had a sinus infection.
With Amazon talking about drone delivery to one’s door, I thought it would be much nicer to get a delivery via a happy chick.
Funny Bunny
I have been working on this image for a repeat pattern and finally feel it is finished. If only I were better in Photoshop. I haven’t figured out how to drop out the background so I can make a lovely repeating pattern. I think it looks quite cute all on it’s own.
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Greek Vase Figure
This is a Greek vase figure in the Egyptian style. Downright frigid here in the northeast but to nearly as cold as the midwest where I hope everyone is able to stay warm. Talking to a friend in Abu Dabai this morning. It is evening there and they are having their first rain in several months and the temperature is a cool 68 @ 6PM.
3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ Ink and Watercolor $25
Day 6 Red Ground Black Poppies
Some of you may know that I am influenced by the pottery of Ancient Greece. I loved my trip there in my youth exploring temples in Athens, the islands, and the peloponnesus.
So here is my pun of black figure red ground, the earliest style of greek pottery from around the 7th century B.C. Initially developed in Corinth, but used by Greek and especially Athenian potters, this became the main style for decorating vases until the technique of red figure black ground was developed around 500 B.C.
I am very fond of the collection at the Metropolitan but would happily return to Greece again. The Fitzwilliam Museum has an excellent collection and resource explaining the technique. Their museum link will take you to their article on greek pottery.
Still trying to keep my theme of poppies going.
This is a little 3 1/2″ x 2 1.2″ Ink and watercolor. $25
Day 5 Out For A Stroll
In New York City today so I completed this Friday. Another little painting for Leslie Saeta‘s 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. There are over 360 artists participating and it is great fun to see everyone’s work.
I hope everyone is recovering from the bitter cold and snow that has hit so much of the country.
This is a 3 1/2 ” x 2 1/2″ Ink and Watercolor. $25
Saturday Play
The trees are alive with a thousand creatures. And the robed dog is flying by.
Excited to be going to NYC today to see our friend Chris and his mom Susan who are having a book signing together for their respective books. Chris is a photographer and Susan Weil an artist.
This is a small 3 1/2″ by 2 1/2″ Ink and Watercolor available for $25. Hard for me to put less on the paper.
High Heeled Chicken
A chicken always needs a good pair of high heels. Need I say more.
Sometimes it is hard to get a good photograph when using Arches cold press watercolor paper. The bumps on the paper cause the areas in-between to shadow to grey.
Sweet 7″ by 5″ Ink and Watercolor already in a matte. $50.
Bond’s Bombardier
Do you remember the James Bond movie where the villain’s sexy girls shoot from their bras?
Well I have a little bombardier here. No danger intended, just one of my funny creatures.
30 in 30 coming up! Nose Ring and Happy 2014!
Happy New Year! I am participating in Leslie Byrd Saeta’s 30 in 30 but have set a goal to make small works in between making larger paintings for a group exhibit in Poland this Spring. Hop on over to Leslie’s page to see the works of 360 artists who are participating in this painting challenge.
My life has been quite busy. I thought I had the past week off but ended up working one day with clients in crisis and then spent a few days in upstate NY helping my mom out after a surgery. She is 87 and is doing great. The 7 hour trip home though was through a pelting rainstorm. Luckily we were able to stop off at a good friend’s for a visit. This year brings many changes in my life and I am planning to relish them.
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