How do you paint a cat? That depends. If you’re overly stubborn like I am, you may try to paint him freehand. In which case, be prepared to erase A LOT. When I first started trying to paint animals, I would print out a copy of the photo the correct size, then transfer the important […]
Oops!
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On the Calendar
This week I’ve been reworking a kitty Painting for a friend… Rewarding in so many ways; I learn so much! But a bit frustrating in that I’m still not satisfied that I’ve really caught the personality and look of this adorable furbaby. Which is why I’ll be sharing on video about how easy it is […]
Blue Tunes of Texas
Beware the Resistance! Steven Pressfield, in his book The War of Art, defines Resistance: Resistance cannot be seen, touched, heard, or smelled. But it can be felt. We experience it as an energy field radiating from a work-in-potential. It’s a repelling force. It’s negative. Its aim is to shove us away, distract us, prevent us […]
Gaillardias for Daddy
I was so hesitant to show my parents my first paintings. Now, mind you, I was a 55 year old woman, and they were well into their eighties. But still, you care what your parents think. And I have taken on so many projects and pastimes that I eventually gave up on–well, it felt a […]
Daisy Queen
Daisies have always been my favorite flower. Their brightness, humbleness, and innocence are what attracts me to them. My very first attempt to paint them was also the very first time I attempted to paint with pastels. The results were… shall we say… somewhat deplorable. (As an interesting side note, my oldest daughter still has […]
From Hope to Lavender Hope
What do you do when you discover the perfect art supply that really motivates you, but that material is really expensive? You try to find a cheaper alternative, of course! And that alternative may be homemade. A couple of years ago I took my very first pastel workshop. At the end we were given a […]
Why You Should Experiment and an experiment with a homemade pastel surface
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Ear Full of Buzz, Eye Full of Yellow (with thanks to Jo Shapcott)
Painting this piece was a song in my heart almost from the beginning. Well, actually from the beginning, but I haven’t learned to trust that song quite yet. I had been saving this 16X20 panel of white pastelbord for something special. It was a gift, and that’s a good thing because that stuff is expensive! […]
Ever-Changing Sky
The title of this piece is a bit of a secret joke. You see, I painted it three times! I’m so grateful for the ease of editing with pastels… Just brush off and start over. The lower part of the piece was not the problem, though every time I changed the sky, I found more […]