"Guard Duty" Finished

Finished "Guard Duty".  Loved painting him, , really, he makes me smile.

"Guard Duty", 12" x 16"

Oil on stretched canvas

Also making me smile lately is the group of talented artists that I'm painting with (I know it's "with whom I am painting", but who talks like that?).  We encourage and critique each other, and it sure makes a wonderful difference.  Thank you to all the artists at Sun and Fun for all the knowledge,and techniques generously shared, and mostly, the camaraderie and friendship.

Have a great day,
Cindy

 

Guard Duty

In process, and not the best picture.

"Guard Duty"

Oil on stretched canvas, 12" x 16"

Keep Warm!  Snuggle 

Cindy

"Shore Birds"

"Shore Birds"

8" x 10", oil on stretched canvas...

Yeahee!  Finally, an internet connection!

This painting is NOT my original composition, but one provided in a workshop I took recently.

Enjoy your day, make it what you want it to be

Cindy

"All Ashore"

"All Shore"

8" x 10" Acrylic on Canvas

Finished another one - this painting had serious compositional ills, which you may have noticed when I posted the in-process version (below).  The boat was completely disconnected from the rest of the picture, not making the swinging, swooping composition I desired.  I extended the oar, darkened it, and added shore line debris....much better.  I also lightened and softened the rocks and water, which pushed them into the background.  So much happier with it.  

I hope you are brilliant today!

Cindy

"The Library"

This abstract started out in a one day workshop, with clear directions from the teaching artist on how to start, and then, to take off in any direction we chose.  As I sketched and then painted from my inspiration source, I began to remember all those luscious days when all I had to do was read.

"The Library"

9" x 12" Watercolor on Arches 140 lb.

I loved to read, and I remember the  library, and the sense of wonderment I felt there...all those books, from story books in grade school, to tales of mysterious packages arriving at Nancy Drew's house in jr. high, and later,  tropical places, palm trees, windswept beaches, exotic ladies in vibrant clothes, dancing to music I could almost hear....Biographies of people, ordinary and important, doing things I dreamed about.  My painting began to reflect my thoughts.

This was really a memorable experience, Thank you to Judy for leading the way

Cindy

All Kinds of Things going on....

I know I haven't posted in a while, but I have been diligently working on my goals:

Acrylic in process:

Abstract watercolor in process:

Rudimentary start on an oil:

And finally, my only complete item, graphite on paper:

"The Egg and I", 4" x 6"

We are in Sarasota for a little while, opportunities for art education, classes, and workshops abound, and as you can see, I may have gotten a little excited and signed up for too many.  It's fun, and lots of work.  

I hope you have a wonderful day,

Cindy

Happy, Happy Holidays All

Wishing you the very best holiday ever....

Cindy