Thanks to my friend Bruce for his inspiring photographs which he graciously allows me to paint.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Rochester, N.H. Workshop
I recently had the pleasure of painting with a group of artists in Rochester, New Hampshire. We spent the afternoon learning a new process for creating pastel panels and working with various under painting techniques. We accomplished a lot amid the laughter and singing! Thanks to the 'Silver Palettes' for inviting me and for their enthusiastic and whole-hearted approach to art.
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Friday, May 14, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Melanie's Magnolias
My friend Melanie has the most glorious magnolia plant as you enter her yard. She kindly thinks to call me each year when it's in full bloom so I may go photograph and be inspired by it.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Triplets
Most of my recent paintings, including this one, are done on handmade panels. I use acid free mat board for a rigid surface. After coating one side with gesso to prevent curling, I apply 2-3 coats of Art Spectrum Pastel Primer to the front surface. This product comes in various colors, but I prefer white. This allows me to tint or under paint the background with the colors of my choice. I've been using watercolors to do this. For Triplets, after lightly blocking in the placement of the pears, I applied a watercolor wash in a warm peach tone over the entire surface. Then I went in with my pastels to create the painting.
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Diamonds on the Souls of Her Shoes
I had fun with this one! I just love the intense pink of my Converse Chucks and have painted them several times. Though I'm not really a diamond type of a person, I've always liked the idea of walking with 'diamonds on the soles of her shoes'...it's more of an attitude or frame of mind. I thought this painting was a perfect place to put diamonds on the 'souls' of my shoes. The metallic powder pigment doesn't sparkle in a digital scan. I'm hoping the close up photo shows the effect a bit better.
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Shimmer
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Saturday, April 3, 2010
The Conversation
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Gold Leaf
After preparing my panel with 2 coats of pastel primer, I lightly blocked in the leave shapes with charcoal to place them within the composition. I then applied a loose warm wash of watercolor to establish the background color and some values.
Once this dried I began the process of applying gold leaf. I first painted the large leaf section across the bottom with gold leaf adhesive size. Once dry to tacky, I carefully applied the delicate 22 karat gold leaf.
Once this was completely dry, I gently brushed away the excess leaf leaving the fairly solid
section.
I then began working over the rest of the piece with my pastels.
After several layers to bring the leaves to the color and texture I wanted, Gold Leaf is finished.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Amid the Clouds
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Beyond Browns
My friend Bruce creates beautiful works of art with his camera. Sometimes, when I just can't resist, he graciously agrees to let me interpret his photos with my pastels. I was inspired by this image of oak leaves near his home.
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
I'll Protect You
I have begun working more with panels I create myself. I use Art Spectrum Pastel Primer on acid free mat board. Using loose brush strokes and custom colors, I am able to create a toothy somewhat textured surface which accepts the pastels nicely. I can get a richness and depth of color that I'm enjoying.
SOLD
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Whimsy
A splashy watercolor background gives this piece a whimsical lightness.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Dinah China
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Peacemeal Pinks
We are fortunate to live across the road from The Peacemeal Farm.
Not only are they wonderful neighbors, they grow every kind of organic vegetable you can imagine. I find endless inspiration in their fields, gardens and produce.
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Sway
I used an acrylic wash to get the deep blue background, then layered pastels on top to create the rest of the image.
SOLD
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Deep
This was painted on white Wallis sanded pastel paper stained with India ink. This dark background allowed for the vibrant colors. I loved the deep rich color of these peaches...and the deep recesses of the stemless holes.
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It's Not Easy Being Green
I painted these beautiful Forelle pears at a mini workshop I offered. The Seckel pear was 'different' and lying down, thus the title.
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Come Spring
These are the drooping remnants of some of the hundreds of sunflowers my husband plants every year. They're even graceful in their winter state...but wait til you see them come spring!
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Long Distance
A section of our backyard. You see one of the apple trees. What you don't see are the two small pear trees planted a couple of years ago. I'm growing my own pears for painting!
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