Monday, December 28, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
AND MORE THANKS NFS
This I painted along with Jerry Yarnell (yarnellart.com) on his PBS series. Many thanks for the hope you give so abundantly in your shows.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
PS
Rec'vd some info on ways to work with oils without fumes......see Kathryn Law's comment on "My Friend Lucie" post. Thanks Kathryn (kathrynlaw.blogspot.com)
Friday, December 4, 2009
MY FRIEND LUCIE
Here's Lucie doing her 'puppy Yoga'.....actually she's 'hiding a bone'...so cute! Not too inspired to paint lately, partly I think due to needing to change to water soluble oils (because of fumes from reg. oils). The consistency is just not the same......want to try Holbein's medium before giving up on wso's. Happy painting out there.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
"KID TIME" 6"x8" o/panel NFS
Nowhere does it say (at 73) I can't paint a little car.....just for fun. I've really enjoyed the cars and trucks Mike Rooney puts in his paintings (mikerooneystudios.blogspot.com) soooooo might try a little cityscape sometime. Thanks MR
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
"INCREDIBLE RIO GRANDE BOSQUE BEAUTY"
"SOME PAST WORK"
Going out to paint today.....lots of autumn color still there, temps 70's....is this really November? (click on image to enlarge)
Thursday, November 5, 2009
"RIO GRANDE BOSQUE" 8"x10" O on panel $200
Yesterday before going out to paint I did some reorganizing of my painting area....came across several notes (short outlines) of ways other painters 'make' a painting. Since my issue lately has been 'finding my own way'.........I threw them all away and went down to the bosque and painted. Not surprising, the word that came to mind was 'tenative'....holding back.....thin paint....second guessing etc. Much EASIER painting like the 'authorities'. But I enjoyed the morning much more.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
"WOMAN IN LAVENDER FIELD" O/C 8"x10" $100
The lavender's fragrance in the area of Los Poblanos is noticeable long before getting there.......wonderful. Painting a person was new to me....I liked the result.
Monday, November 2, 2009
"AT BOSQUE del APACHE" oil on canvas panel 8"x10" $300
"GRANDMA'S CUP AND SAUCER" 5"x7" oil on panel $50
This is the only tangible that I have of Grandma Pizzino........wish I knew its history. A pleasure to paint it.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
MOVING AHEAD
My next blog challenges feel HUGE . Naming work, pricing work, PayPal etc etc.........things that introverted me back away from....trying to pretend it doesn't matter when it really does. I guess it's the anonimity (?) of blogging that's making it possible for me .. Whatever 'it' is, I'm grateful. And now Lucie (my poodle) says 'it's supper time'. Tomorrow will begin the new challenges.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
THANKS (NFS)
Frequently, as I paint (if not always) I'm reminded of one or many of the artists who have taught me so much....so, from time to time will 'thank' these gifted people. This piece I painted along with Charles Sovek from his PBS DVD "PLEIN AIR PAINTING"..........one of the many gems he passed along "remember if you paint like someone else you'll always be second best." His website......sovek.com.....is a wealth of wisdom and beautiful paintings! Thank you Mr Sovek.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
GEORGEOUS DAY IN THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT (NFS)
two studies done outside today.....1 knife....1brush..perfect painting day ..........plus an extra photo that is sooooo NM !
Saturday, October 17, 2009
NEW MEXICO AUTUMN
About a mile from home....yellow/golds with blue skies just amazing! The mountains in background are a gorgeous magenta/ pink at sunset...thus their name 'Sandias' (watermelon mountains). I received lovely inspiring words from artist Kathryn Law......the (my) art spirit thrives on encouragement of others....thanks again Kathryn. She has a really fine workshop (with Ray Roberts) documented on her site........kathrynlaw.blogspot.com her "Sycamore" is a real 'wow' for me.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
"CORRALES ADOBE" 8"x10" CANVAS PANEL $100
Corrales is a village just east of where I live.....it retains its 'village-ness' with adobe, cottonwoods and all sorts of native vegetation....always a pleasure to drive thru.....a real art minded community. I tried to limit my time on this painting and not overwork........am pleased with lots of it.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
NM "GATE AND STUCCO" SOLD
Stucco is fun......many colors, ever changing. I did 'dog visits' here nearly daily, walking Max and being amazed at how weather and seasons change everything.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
LOTUS photograph NFS
Took the photo few mos ago..........during Lavender Festival at Los Poblanos in Albuquerque. The Lotus pond is breathtaking with blossoms big as huge cantalopes......all in various stages of opening as the sun comes over. It's easy to see how the Lotus has become such a spiritual symbol. Happy painting out there !
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
"PEACEFUL LADY" charcoal drawing NFS
Getting over 'whatever'........so much for flu shots. Studio is calling but energy not cooperating.....like Lucie just wanna lay in the sun! Here's a drawing from a few yrs back.....of a little statuette (from Goodwill again)...called "Peaceful Lady". Hope your day is peaceful.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
ABOUT ME
My first art memory is finger painting in grade school,where I experienced making 'mud' long before learning the concept in art classes....I just wondered why all the pretty colors turned to gray. I pretty much did the 50's thing after school......nursing career, marriage and having my wonderful musician,pilot, super techy, son Brian. Art awakenings began in those 'crazy' middle years. Reading and doing the exercises in Julia Cameron's "The Artists Way" (not once but three times) was a huge jumpstart.I've studied with Jan Keefer and Howard Wexler in Albuquerque, NM...learning much from both. Also studied with Susan Sarback in Fair Oaks CA...her first book "Capturing Radiant Color in Oil" was a great learning and inspiration along with her school (School of Light and Color). She studied several years at The Cape Cod School under Henry Hensche. More recently I've been inspired by the many online resources available..........You Tube, Jerry's Artaramma,and endless numbers of painters willing to share lots of good stuff. Some of my favoite websites.........john ebersberger.com..........przewodek.com.....mike rooney studios.com....sovek .com. Charles Sovek says, at the end of his book "Oil Painting, Developing Your Natural Ability"......in essence.....you've done the lessons, now forget them and paint. That's my goal! Would like hearing from you painters out there.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
INSPIRATION
Was 'talking' with Lucie yesterday (photo above)........yes my little poodle. She came to me 4 mos ago as a rescue (lapdogrescue.org) and teaches me bunches about everything everyday. So sitting with her I glance out the window and see a painting......potted plant on patio wall and it's 3pm so today at 3 will give it a go and good or bad will post it tomorrow.....promise to myself (as I tend to put off doing nice things for myself!) My mantra these days......just do it. How do you keep inspired my closet artist friends?
Monday, September 14, 2009
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