Radishes

Radishes model-

An under painting, maybe?

Who knows tomorrow?

River Rainbows

Today the River!

Rainbows in spring photos-

Free yourself, and paint!

Playing and Learning

Played with the rainbow,

It still seems so illusive!

A scientist, NOT!

  

Spring Sky

Transfixed on rainbows!

Determined in this lesson,

Guided by Springs' sky.

Study from DVD

     Watched a DVD on  Dramatic Values by M. Katherine Hurley left me with this 'do along' study.

She really likes to keep the tone application limited to black pastel, and then uses a variety of erasers and burnishing tools to develop form and visual volume. My favorite tidbits from her technique discussed fog and the soft edges it has. Although in my value study here the Fog toward the back of the picture is not obvious, I became aware of the importance of hard and soft edges, and the role they play visually. Paying attention to this in a value study is as important as the tone and helps to direct the focus for a final piece.

This is really a thumbnail study, measuring about 3"x3", and was a challenge cause of the size of erasers I was using. I chose a small scale format so I could follow along step by step without feeling rushed.

Ironing Things Out

In awe of nature.

Compatibility now,

If it's not to late.

Studio Today....

A wonderful day,

Saturday studio bliss!

Nothing else compares.

Time for Tea

Time for warming Tea.

Circles everywhere,

Emulsifying life.

Trust

 

St. Patty's Rainbow,

Brings me back to my childhood.

Still learning to see.

Ahhhh, Willows!

The Pussy Willows!

Ahhh, Spring is nearby.

Instantly they POP!

Send a Buoy!

People Suffering,

I wish protection for all.

Mercy, yes, mercy.

Retreat

Retreat after the quake

Find a cozy place that's safe
The Earth is Alive!

Crocus Dance

Little Crocus dance,

Moss and rocks keep time.

Sunlit pirouette!

Evolve

Pause, Breathe, Dream, Trust, Be.

Bird Spirit awake and near.

Past, Present, Future.

SE Artwalk 2011!

 8th Annual S.E. Portland Art Walk 2011

Location # 14: St. David of Whales Episcopal Church 

This is my fourth year participating in the S.E. Area Artwalk, my first year in this wonderful community location. 

I enjoyed exhibiting my Pastels done on-site in the Lavender fields of Oregon, and my Oils,  done on-site both in town, on Sauvie Island, and on the banks of Johnson Creek.

Of course I included some of my figure drawings from the studio as well. 

It was a wonderful mix of passers' by, purchasing from a little of each!

Stephanie Cissna , Celeste Bergin, & I.

 How fun it was, to have a fellow PPASP'er, Celeste,
stop by our location on the Art Walk,

& thank-you Celeste, for your purchase! 

My Booth Set-Up 

Cylinder shapes

See cylinder shapes,

They influence here, strangely.

Warping perspective.

Open!

Petals and leaves guide,

Eyes open, hand tries to obey.

Still, so much to learn.