January 5, 2014

Well looks like the weather is pumping up in temp today , supposed to be -31 celsius with the wind chill factor, but icier conditions are coming making this the second, what my Mother always termed as a "silver thaw" and she said that there are only 3 in a winter - oh boy that would mean, one more to go! Why is it that so many Canadians hate Winter - any that I know lol!

 In the last week I  have painted two and the first is 8-1/2 x 11 in.on Mi Teintes paper with Pan Pastels.

"Barn and Blackeyed Susans"

and the second is of a darling little grandson of +Sue Roberts+ (a Wet Canvas buddy) who had such an intent look on his face watching a Model Train system.  It is 6" x 6" on 200lb. cold press watercolors paper.

 "Captivated"

Another Wet Canvas buddy +Noula+ commented "a little cherubim".

Also I would like to re-add one that I had posted on the 3rd and wasn't happy with, so I worked on the shadows a bit more and I am now satisfied.

"A Delightfully Decorated Hat"

Well folks if you wish to comment, please do, as I love to have feedback on my work (nourishment for the ego lol). Thaz it for now!

THE NEW YEAR 2014 Jan 03

I am going to try to blog more often.   These are two paintings that I did on Boxing day from a WDE of Dec. 20, 2013 of refs from the host a gal named JustJean in Timmins, Ontario.  The first was a ref of her sister and friend sitting at her kitchen table with dog's heads and drinking Tim's coffee. What a hoot!  This is called "Top Dogs" which measures 8 x 10" in DaVinci watercolors.

 From Ref Photo

and the second painting  I did because I was challenging myself to make the ribbon look as much like organza or tulle as I possibly could and I call it "A Delightfully Decorated Hat" and this measures 8" x 9" and painted with Yarka semi-

moist transparent watercolors.

From Ref Photo

 If anyone wishes to comment, I would appreciate hearing from you. 

The Fruit Of One’s Labour

Awakened this morning to better temps 4 degrees today.  Did this painting in watercolor for WDE(Weekend Drawing Event) at Wet Canvas yesterday in 2 hrs. I called this "The Fruit of One's Labor".  This was done from a ref photo by Bobbie Wong and supplied by Joel Loren of the Philippines.  They are all  having such a tough time of it over there.