Washington Park in the fall is picturesque. This is the second pastel painting I have ever done using my Dad's set of pastels and a piece of Wallis paper a pastel artist gave me to try out. I joined the pastel society late last year and went to a portrait workshop lead by William Schneider, a nationally known artist who has a published instructional book on pastel painting. Needless to say I bought new pastels, stacks of paper and used one half-sheet for the class. Next weekend will be another opportunity to get the pastels out for a plein air portrait/figure drawing session with the same group. Update 2/2010: This painting is now at the DreamMakers showroom in Springfield, IL.Thursday, February 11, 2010
Washington Park
Washington Park in the fall is picturesque. This is the second pastel painting I have ever done using my Dad's set of pastels and a piece of Wallis paper a pastel artist gave me to try out. I joined the pastel society late last year and went to a portrait workshop lead by William Schneider, a nationally known artist who has a published instructional book on pastel painting. Needless to say I bought new pastels, stacks of paper and used one half-sheet for the class. Next weekend will be another opportunity to get the pastels out for a plein air portrait/figure drawing session with the same group. Update 2/2010: This painting is now at the DreamMakers showroom in Springfield, IL.
"Architectural views of a banana"
...I painted this for a watercolor class I took circa 1986. For the show last year in May I punched the colors up and gave it a title. I made cards to sell at the Farmer's Market and still have bunches.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
art of hearts
"art of hearts" is a series of 8 paintings inspired by and for the Haiti Relief. Note cards are available at The Wardrobe, Springfield, IL. for $3.00 each. I am also giving the cards to my friends with the proceeds going to the Week of Compassion Haiti Relief, Parkway Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ) on Lindbergh Drive in Springfield, IL.
The original paintings will be featured with the Sangamon Watercolor Society March 6, to May 1, 2010 Board Room, Hoogland Center for the Arts. The cards will be available at the opening reception March 6th 5:30 to 7:30. Thanks for your support!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Ornament Christmas Cards
I hand cut 100 ornament cards, 70 were for a friend at church who gave them as gifts for her friends and co-workers at the Presbyterian Home. I will have them available at Lincoln Memorial Gardens.
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