Wednesday, January 31, 2018

2018 Still Life #3

SOLD!
2018 Still Life #3  - 4"x 6" Miniature Original Watercolor
$125. (unframed) Available to the 1st person to email.
If unclaimed by 2/2 at 7pm the price goes to $250!

I was going through my photos looking for a still life that moved me and found this.  Not a true still life but a great study of angels and patterns and a castle feel.  It is from our trip to France last May.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

2018 Still Life #2

2018 Still Life #2  - 4"x 6" Miniature Original Watercolor
$250

A little corner from the 
Brinton 1704 House. 

Monday, January 29, 2018

2018 Still Life #1

2018 Still Life #1  - 4"x 6" Miniature Original Watercolor
$250

The plan is to paint still life pieces all this week.
This is a scene from my house, a lightship basket and a pear.

Simple but well rendered.

I'm still working on my commission, I'll give an update later in the week.  Signup starts for February classes!

Family Update:
Linda worked at her desk this morning, filling out show applications.  
She is slowly getting back to work, a few hours a day.  Also been taking a walk around the block almost daily.  Sleeping remains an issue.  She has a check up next Monday. That is it here at the Smith house.  I am still on cooking duty but finding I rather like it!  


Thursday, January 25, 2018

2018 Island #4

4"x 6" Miniature Original Watercolor  $250


This painting is about a half hour after yesterdays sunrise over the ocean.  I love the way the clouds get closer, the waves calmed down a bit.  There is nothing like sitting and watching a slow sunrise over the water.

Family Update:
Linda is 6 weeks post-op today.  To celebrate she had a pedicure.   She was able to get in and out of the suburban without the step stool which is huge progress.  Then we went to the grocery store (Stauffers has a meat sale she just had to check out)  and she walked the isles.  Then to Target (on the hunt for a body pillow) and again walked the isles.  She is now sore and exhausted, which I am hoping helps her sleep tonight!  


Wednesday, January 24, 2018

2018 Island #3

4"x 6" Miniature Original Watercolor   $250


Sunrise over the ocean.  This is one of Linda's favorites.


Commission update...
I am working on this all day till about 10pm.  A very slow build but it is coming along nicely.








Tuesday, January 23, 2018

2018 Island #2

4"x 6" Miniature Original Watercolor   $225

Another seascape.  A view from the ship.

Monday, January 22, 2018

2018 Island #1

4"x 6" Miniature Original Watercolor   $225

All this week I will be featuring water scenes.  These are from our cruise this past December to Florida and the Bahamas.



Commission update:
Adding some color!  These are under washes, building color and texture.




















Notice the colors getting richer.  I also am working on the candle holder.  I do not use silver paint.  I mix my regular colors to create a silver!











Thursday, January 18, 2018

2018 Winter Series #3

4"x 6" Miniature Original Watercolor
 $225

While this is a winter scene it is more about the sky!


My commission drawing was approved!  My client makes the tea caddy so that is the focal point and what I was having trouble with proportion.  Its 14x18 and all hand drawn...3 times!!  Started painting today.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

2018 Winter Series #2

4"x 6" Miniature Original Watercolor
 $225

Another view from Linda's surgery center.
Fresh dusting of snow and the spot of red just pulls you back.

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

2018 Winter Series #1


4"x 6" Miniature Original Watercolor
$225!

This winter scene was from outside the surgery center where Linda had her hip replacement.  Its in Limerick, PA  It snowed the morning I took her in and I worked on this while I was waiting.

Managed to squeeze in class this morning but only had two students.  Another class tonight, we will see if the weather cooperates.  I spent my time on the 3rd try with my commission drawing... I will check if I may share it.