Behind the studio
Posted in Art Work, and Reference Photos
I have a new miniature painting up at my Etsy shop. I used some sea shells I have on hand from various family members. I laid them out on my work table as models to paint from directly. I painted the shells on a background of the beach and seashore where they were first found.
Here is the new miniature:
I have a larger, newly started beach painting that will also include shells. I hope to have that painting done by next month. So stay tuned.
Posted in Art Work, and Other Artist Work
If you are close to Exton, PA, I have new mini paintings at the CCAA Mall Gallery. I will be adding more next week as well. The Summer swap out was last week so there is lots of new and wonderful art work. I saw great paintings of all sizes, wonderful pottery and gorgeous photography. It's well worth the time to check out what's new.
I had an interesting idea for how to photograph a flower. It's probably new to just me and has done by many others…… but, it worked fantastically.
I was trying to get a close up photo of a Meyer Lemon flower – my latest favorite new house plant. There were so many leaves and background distractions in the photos, so I grabbed a sheet of black paper. Held behind the flower, it allowed me to get a photo of just the flower. And WOW – a really great photo. Take a look and see what you think!
Isn't that wonderful?!
The black background really makes the white pop.
and here is the baby lemon ?
Posted in Other Artist Work
There is still time to sign up for a free online art workshop. "How to draw with color pencil" by Sandra Angelo live workshop on Monday June 14, at 1 pm est. It's a great opportunity to watch a great artist at work and pick up some good techniques and tips.
"Award-winning author and Executive Director of 9 Annual Colored Pencil Symposiums, Sandra Angelo knows the top Masters’ insider tips, tricks and shortcuts. In this FREE online event, Sandra reveals techniques that make colored pencil super simple, fast and fun! Pulling lessons from her Colored Pencil Methods of the Masters Home Study Library, Sandra will show you insider tips, tricks and shortcuts for powerful colored pencil pieces." – Artistsnetwork.com
Click here for registration link
Posted in Art Work, and Reference Photos
More lilies! These hardy lilies have traveled with us to our current house. They've been blooming brightly every spring for at least the past 12+ years. They are patio lilies and spent the first few years in a container. Several years ago I gave them their own spot in the garden. I think they have earned it with their faithful spring blooms. : – )
I love their colors!
They inspired one of my paintings ten years ago.
Enjoy the rest of your day!