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Month: May 2011

May 29, 2011
Kathy
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My Favorite Art Magazine

Posted in Other Artist Work, and Reviews

My Favorite Art Magazine

There are a lot of art magazines for artists and art lovers.  By far my favorite is International Artist.  It is a fabulous magazine for artists that focuses on art  and art techniques.  No fillers, no activism, no politics,  just wonderful, fantastic art, artists, and techniques. I love reading about artist from around the world and seeing their incredible artwork. 

International Artist Magazine

It comes out bimonthly and can be found on the newsstand as well as by subscription

From the February -March issue of International Arist

This is from the April-May addition of International Artist.   This spectacular pastel painting by Sangita Phadke is just one of the many featured artist and their work.

You can see more at  http://www.international-artist.com/

May 26, 2011
Kathy
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Miss Kim Lilacs

Posted in Reference Photos

Miss Kim Lilacs

 I'm painting for a client this week, but I do have my camera out to capture what is in bloom.  Got to be quick with some of these spring flowers to get a good photo before they're gone until next year. The Miss Kim variety of lilacs are flowering with their heavenly scent permeating  the yard. They are a small lilac, getting about 3 – 4 feet in height at maturity. I have them paired near bigger, later blooming lilacs on the hillside, making the hill look like it's cascading with lilacs.  Enjoy!

Miss Kim variety of Lilac

Miss Kim variety of Lilac

Miss Kim Lilac

Enjoy the rest of your day!

May 25, 2011
Kathy
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Irises Blooming

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Irises Blooming

Aren't these irises beautiful?!! They are blooming in my yard this week. I wanted to capture the colors and a close up of each for future paintings.  Enjoy!

Purple Iris

Love the purple. This would make a great photo to work from when painting.

Siberian Iris

 This Siberian Iris came from my parent's yard, making it all the more special.

Yellow Iris

I love the being able to see the center and the vein lines in this photo.

May 22, 2011
Kathy
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Is It a Painting Or A Photo?

Posted in Other Artist Work

Is It a Painting Or A Photo?

I saw this incredible photo yesterday on the U.K. Daily Mail website. It was taken by Frans Lanting  for the National Geographic.  Is it a painting? Or is it a photograph?

 

See what you think:

Photo by Frans Lanting of Namib-Naukluft Park for National Geographic

From  the Daily Mail:  " Just a quick glance and you could be forgiven for thinking this striking image is a spectacular piece of artwork. But take a minute to look a little closer and you will see it is in fact a photograph – capturing the eerie camel thorn trees in Namibia's Namib-Naukluft Park in an entirely new light. Tinted orange by the morning sun, the soaring sand dune in the background gives the illusion of a painted sky."

You can find this incredible photo and more from the talented Mr Lanting  featured in this Daily Mail article.   Enjoy!

May 20, 2011
Kathy
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New Mini Paintings

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New Mini Paintings

I have two new mini paintings finished this week.  Both are on 3" x 3" square miniature canvases. I think the square shape highlights the flowers nicely.  Both can be found in my Etsy shop.  Enjoy the weekend!

Three Sunflowers

Summer Sunflowers

Magnolia blossom

Magnolia Blossom