I am starting with the background for this painting. The technique is called “ombre”, which is the gradual blending of one color into another, usually from light to dark. These are the Fall colors of the changing leaves on the trees. Have to go North, young man, to see those colors in Arizona.
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Monday I was stuck with the NEED !! to paint an old pair of boots I never wear. They’re too short. So the decision was to get rid of them? or…..feed the passion and transform them into something new. The process was; 1.Old boots,2. primed with gesso,3. base colors, 4.embellishments,5.details and patterns. Done. I never […]
Last night we had a great time discovering our creative sides and learning a bit about Landscapes, the illusion of space, Monochromatic color, and how to mix tints and shades.
Teachers and staff from Gilbert Elementary, past and present, gathered to begin our portrait tile legacy for the school wall.
Last night I nearly had my water heater catch fire because of a leak. So I got a new one. For that amount of money, it needed to be BEDAZZLING !!!
This fine group of ladies put their creative interpretation on the whimsical, abstract art of Laurel Burch and her animal paintings. Everyone added their own twist, and a couple confidently went in a different direction. Each found the joy of discovery in their expression. Join us for the for the next Paint and Pour Party […]
Look anywhere and everywhaere for things that can inspire you. I posted a picture awhile ago, of my grandparents when they first came to Arizona in the late 1880’s. My grandmother was an amazing pioneer woman. Ahead of her time, and I admired her greatly. This is a pencil drawing I did of her not […]
Having finished the windows at Dance Doctors recently, I’m reminded of the mural I did in studio #2 (there have been 4 since I started). The studio was to look like an underground New Orleans Speak Easy, so cool. I painted the mural high on the wall to appear like we were looking out onto […]
There are 5 days left before our Paint and Pour Party at Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse on July 18th. Just 2 spaces left if you’d like to join us for the fun. Register on my website, under Workshops.
Like it says, , , , just begin. An endless array of opportunities and possibilities lie before you. Immerse yourself in this good. Fearof starting keeps us in the same place. There are no mistakes when creating, only new solutions. Join us for our Paint and Pour on July 18th. Register on my website. under […]