2013 Winter Series #10

A Painting A Day ~ Winter Series #10
6"x 4" Original Miniature Watercolor


I passed this scene early this morning on my
way to market.  Had to come home and paint it.

I taught two classes today, used the blog and the
commission for demonstrations.

 

Commission Update:

I have the pewter plate almost finished.

2013 Winter Series #9

A Painting A Day ~ Winter Series #9
4"x 6" Original Miniature Watercolor

Commission update: 
Today I concentrated on this bowl filled with lemons.
Notice how each photo becomes richer, deepening the
colors, working on the shadows,adding thin layers of
washes, drying between.

Heritage Series #6

Painting A Day ~ Heritage Series #6
Original Miniature Watercolor ~ 4"x6"

A Civil War drummer...
This is the last of my Heritage Series.
It was a good experience to be able to
study and practice portraits for a full week.
But I am back to winter scenes and still life.

I worked on my commission over the weekend.
Had an enjoyable Saturday with my client
here to watch me paint.  I hope I impressed
them with my great skills!
I am working on each object and in the end
incorperate everything.  I do keep going back
and adding a bit more detail 

Just returned from the American Music Theater
to see Elvis Gospel.  I am not a great Elvis fan but
he was excellent.  And icing on the cake was
The Stamps also singing!

Heritage Series #5

 Painting A Day ~ Heritage Series #5
Original Miniature Watercolor ~ 5"x5"

1865 Officer in the US Colored Troop.
I would like to believe we have come a
long way... but I am not so sure.


It is that time of year, Linda has my teaching
tables piled with show applications.   I
hate when my input is requested, so much
to consider;  application fees, show fees,
gas, hotel, weather... sales.
Finally went in to see my Mom, they had a
quarantine for 2 weeks.  I had to wear a
mask which makes conversation fun.
$365 later my furnace is repaired!  Should
never had them come out last night, didn't
have the part anyway.

Heritage Series #4

A Painting A Day ~ Heritage Series #4
4"x 6" Original Miniature Watercolor
SOLD

Looks like the weight of the world rests
on her shoulders...


My commission...  this is the top painting
All hand drawn.  24" x 22"

This is the bottom painting, the plan is to hang them
vertically.  Starting underpainting tomorrow.

Heritage Series #3

A Painting A Day ~ Heritage Series #3

4"x 6" Original Miniature Watercolor

Another Civil War soldier...

Heritage Series #2

A Painting A Day ~ Heritage Series #2
4"x 6" Original Miniature Watercolor

This portrait is from my buddies trip to
Liberia. 

Went to market, taught two classes, painted
this blog and have half the second drawing
done for my commission.  Plus had lunch at
Red Lobster to celebrate my Mom-in-laws
birthday.  Good productive day!

Heritage Series #1

A Painting A Day ~  Heritage Series #1
4"x 6" Original Miniature Watercolor
SOLD!

What I look for in a portrait is character.
A face that shows the wear of life.
This is an 1890 soldier.

2013 Winter Series #8

A Painting A Day ~ Winter Series #8
5"x 5" Original Miniature Watercolor
SOLD!

I cannot remember what this building is,
I thought part of Gettysburg College but
cannot confirm that. I know it is in
Gettysburg, PA.   I am sure a client will
tell me and I will let you know!

UPDATE:
It is the Lutheran Theological Seminary (Gettysburg Seminary).
The building is known as the 1832 Old Dorm (now called
Schmucker Hall. In the 1993 movie 'Gettysburg', the cupola
is shown as an observation point used by Brig.Gen.
Buford (Sam Elliott). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheran_Theological_Seminary_at_Gettysburg
Thank you to all who sent info!

I plan to do a week of portraits to honor
MLK week starting tomorrow.
I am rather excited about that.
Still drawing my commission... 

2013 Winter Series #7

A Painting A Day ~ Winter Series #7
4"x 6" Original Miniature Watercolor
SOLD!

Another Gettysburg winter scene.

I am almost finished with the drawing on
the first commission... I will show it
tomorrow.  I was at my desk all day while
Linda was at her desk punching in the 4th
quarter sales/expenses.  So glad that is not
my job.  Keeping track of receipts is hard enough!