Behind the studio
Posted in Art Work
Here is my newest drawing:
I used one of my reference photos of a bouquet of flowers. These three mums were nestled together basking in a ray of sunlight. Mums are such a blast to draw. The petals are so varied with dark shadows and bright highlights. I used 2B and 4B graphite pencils for this drawing. It is matted in black and can be found in my Etsy shop.
Light is such a big part of art . How a subject is lit, where the lighting is coming from, how the lighting changes the colors are some of the lighting questions that come into play with how a painting is composed. What type of lighting – natural sunlight, incandescent, florescent light, all cast different shades of white onto a painting. The "perfect " light is natural sunlight.
Now what happens when nature decides to throw a curve ball into the "perfect" lighting with a spectacular sunset?
This AP photo was taken by Bethany Gediman – courtesy of the Daily Mail
Is it lava flowing down the cliff? Or is it just a simple waterfall?
"A window of time just opened in Yosemite National Park when nature photographers wait, as if for an eclipse, until the moment when the sun and earth align to create a fleeting phenomenon. This marvel of celestial configuration happens in a flash at sunset in mid-February — if the winter weather cooperates. On those days the setting sun illuminates one of the park's lesser-known waterfalls so precisely that it resembles molten lava as it flows over the sheer granite face of the imposing El Capitan." UK Daily Mail.
Posted in Art Work
Ooops! Where did the week go?!
I am working on a new project . I'll have some updates by the end of the month. : ) In the meantime I am painting new work for the CCAA Exton gallery and my Etsy shop. I am bored looking at the same art and I know you are too, so stay tuned for new artwork!
This time of year brings yard work at our house. We have the yard set up so most of the work needs to be done in the early spring. Which works great because that's before the ticks are out in full force and the weather is still cool. I found the first crocus bloom and a bluebird flew by! I was surprised by the bluebird – seems early to me. But I am wrong, they are here all winter – who knew?! I didn't have my camera with me – umm… power hedge clippers and cameras don't mix – at least in this household. So I am including this terrific photo from smelllikedirt.wordpress.com blog that I found thanks to Ginger on Pinterest. The blue is so brilliant – it's an eye catching bird! And does it bring happiness ? Well I was happy to finish the yard work today ; )
Source: smelllikedirt.wordpress.com via Ginger on Pinterest
Posted in Reference Photos
Over the weekend, we found some more signs of Spring. As I am writing this, it is snowing. : ) All the more reason to enjoy the peek of Spring that is on it's way!
The daffodils on the left were sheltered by an overgrown decorative grass. The shoots on the right were not sheltered. What a the difference!
You can't keep the Butterfly Bush down even in the winter. This hardy guy is busy putting out new leaves in spite of the calendar that says February. I heavily prune the Butterfly bushes this time of year. However, I think I will leave this free thinking one alone and let it do it's thing. Wonder if it will flower early too….?
We almost missed this little three inch Snow Drop. Luckily it didn't get stepped on and I got a photo of the first spring flower in the yard!
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It's finished and ready to be posted on my shop. "Strawberries "
Looks a lot better than yesterday. : )
