Another Commission Update...

I had to stop painting so I can pack the van.  I should
have done that on Monday... it is super windy and cold.

It is time to start showing again. 
This weekend you can find me in NJ.
CBA Arts and Antiques Show
Held at the Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, NJ
This is a long standing show that I have done for many
years and has had lots of recent changes.  Adding
antiques is the latest.  I fit right in!
Sat. 10-4 and Sun. 10-2   ($5 admission)Hope to see you there!

Also, my January watercolor classes finished today.
I still have a few spaces in February if you are interested
send me an email and check out my Student Blog!

Now to my commission...

OK, I was getting a little tired of painting baskets.  They
can be slow and a bit tedious.  I needed a change so I
worked on the crock.

 

 

 

But I am diligent so it was back to the top basket.  This is the first set of washes.  I will go back over
each rung until the color suits me.

 

 

 

 

Basket is almost finished...

 

 

 

And an overall view ~ Still lots to do
I think you can click over each photo to enlarge.
Notice how the weave on each basket is a little different.

 

 

I am very happy with the way this is looking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commission Update...

I put aside the first painting and wanted to
paint the objects in the second.  I have a pair
that will be hung together.
My plan is to tie them together later.
After spending a large amount of time drawing this
basket I slowly started painting each part of the
weave.  In a sense, I became a basket weaver for
a day.  Going back over with washes to make it
darker on the bottom and right side.  I love this
basket, would not change a thing.

 

 

I used this for my demo at the Lititz Library last night.
Hope everyone enjoyed themselves.  It was a full room,
I took lots of questions, talked about commissions while

painting.  I enjoy myself at these talks and no question is
to much!
Here are the beginning washes on the bowl.

 

 

 

A finished bowl and most of the second basket...

 

 

 

An overall look, I am starting the top basket.
You can see how I underpaint each weave.

 

Basically you are viewing 2.5 full days/nights
of painting up to this point.  You cannot rush it.
Taking time to slowly increase the shading, drying
hard with a hair dryer between each wash.
I think you can click over top the painting to enlarge it.

FYI: Time to sign up for February watercolor classes.
Held in Lititz at my studio.  Everyone works on their own
painting at their own speed.  Only $65 for a set of 4
classes and if you sign up for February and March it is
only $60 each set.  Very reasonable!

2013 Winter Series #12

A Painting A Day ~ Winter Series #12
6"x 4" Original Miniature Watercolor

Another view from my recent Lancaster County
morning travels. 

I actually painted this on Friday but ran out of
time.  We went with friends to Philadelphia over
the weekend.  Saturday we did the tourist thing.
National Constitution Center, Liberty Bell, Visitors
Center, Independence Hall and on Sunday we
went to the new Barnes Foundation.

Today I worked on my commission.
Spent all day drawing  the basket and I want to
finish the basket on the upper shelf before bed.

Tuesday night I am giving a demonstration at the
Lititz Library at 7pm (free) and plan to use the
other commission painting as a demonstration.

2013 Winter Series #11

A Painting A Day ~ Winter Series #11
4"x 6" Original Miniature Watercolor

Another view from my recent Lancaster County
morning travels.  Cold here but still dry!


It is official... Our son-in-law Ben was sworn in today
in Albany, NY.  He is officially an attorney!  Even
better, an employed attorney.  Ben and Abbey are
headed to Killington, VT to ski for a few days.

Commission update

Commission Update:

I spent most of my day working on my commission.

The last object is now finished.

 

Here is a view of everything.  Next is the bottom part
of the cabinet. Right now everything is just floating in
space.   Just wait till you see it all come together!
There is still several full days of work.  I am having so
much fun with this, I see the completed painting in my
head...

I am in the third week of teaching and have the student
blog updated.  Click here to see their work.
Linda has my schedule finished up to September.  Most
of the shows she applied for you send in a jury fee and
email photos of my work and they decide if you fit into
the diversity of their show.  If accepted I owe a hefty
show fee!  So while we know where we want to go we
have to wait to see if they want me!

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.