Great Blue Heron

I had a lot of fun finishing this painting!! I used stencils and gause to put some extra texture in the sky. I also darkened the corners so the focus would stay on the heron. The Heron itself was really fun to paint with it's wings the way they are! He looks so carefree and graceful!!

I thought I would add a picture of what I am working on at the moment. I first put down some collage elements and let that dry overnight. Then I put some paint on. I used a lot of glazes to get the effect that I wanted. I also put down some visual texture in the form of some stencils used to represent clouds and water. And now it is time to go work on it again!

Common Ground

I'm sure a few artists and friends as well as others have watched the new PBS show "Common Ground" It features local artists and others and has art, history, and culture as their focus. This show started on Jan. 7, 2010. I was the featured artist along with my friend and artist, Angela Shogren. We had a lot of fun making our segment, which happened to be the debut of the show! Here is the link.

Common Ground

I am trying to post the clip of the video from the commercial of Common Ground. I don't think I am having any luck! If you are interested, in seeing it be sure to go see Angela Shogren or Jane Freeman's Blogs or Facebook! I am just not as good at these things as I should be.

Common Ground

Paintings and video workshops!

Several new paintings to post .  Just can't remember to blog!  Maybe I will do better now.  I no longer belong to Gallery North.  It was hard taking all of my things out.  So scary.  Not sure why, but.....  I guess I am just not sure what I will be doing and if this whole plan will work out!!  That said, I have a commission that I can start on tomorrow.  Looking forward to painting a pet again!  Have been experimenting all day with new acrylic techniques!  Also finished another painting and worked on yet another!  I had a very busy and fun day!  Also watched some video workshops and learned a lot !!  Very productive day all around!  But I am ready to call it a night and start fresh again tomorrow!

Fall Pheasant

Well, I finally finished this painting.  I am still not real happy about one spot, but I keep trying different things and this was the best so far.  I hope I decide that I like it well enough to leave it be.  I will look at it for a few days and then I will know for sure.  I have already been busy setting up another still life for my next painting.  Can't wait to get started!