When life gives you lemons, draw them, 11 x 14 inches dry pastels, graphite on paper

"When life gives you lemons, draw them." (Nikki)

"Color! What a deep and mysterious language." (Paul Gauguin)

impressionistic

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Firewheels

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

Firewheels, 18H x 24W x 2D inches acrylics on canvas, wrapped sides painted and extending onto narrow frame

Firewheels 18H x 24W x 2D inches acrylics on canvas, wrapped sides painted with scene extending onto the narrow frame.

Firewheels - masking medium rubbed off     Firewheels - first coat of color

Thumnails: masking medium, usually used for watercolor paintings, was applied with a toothpick, first image. After being painted it was rubbed off, revealing abstract scribbles and areas of pure color. A time limit was set for this one to be done by the end of today, something I don’t normally do, but the restrictions ensure that it doesn’t get overworked.Next, Firewheels finished and successful in that I was able to stay away from the desire to perfect everything.

This painting was showcased in The 23rd Texas & Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition, April 26 – May 24, 2008, Irving Arts Center, Irving, TX.

Firewheels work in progress

Friday, October 12th, 2007


 

Firewheels after about two hours of work

Firewheels, 18H x 24W inches acrylics on canvas, started

I started a small painting last night that I’ve been wanting to do since Spring, of Firewheels (Gaillardia). Masses of them come back every Spring in a nearby field.

Texas Paintbrush

Saturday, May 6th, 2006


 
Texas Paintbrush, Fort Worth, Texas 14H x 11W inches oil pastels on paper
Texas Paintbrush, Fort Worth, Texas, 14H x 11W inches oil pastels on paper, framed with 3 inch white double mat and white wood frame with crackle finish, total size 26H x 22W inches. Impressionistic style using soft, blended technique with the pastels, portrays the feeling of walking in a dry sandy field on a warm Spring day in northern Texas. Sold.

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