Still Life, Apple Study

Value Study

So, I'm painting another apple, this one a bit larger.

The value study is nice. The problem will come when I add color.  We'll see how it goes.

So, I've added color. I don't hate it.

Still Life, Apple Study

Still Life, Apple Study

So, I've set up on my kitchen table for now. I've been away from painting for a while, so I'm not as happy with my stiffness and lack of ease with the paint. It is the paint mixing

Qiang-Huang's New Braunfels Workshop

I took Qiang Huang's workshop in New Braunfels, Texas with my friend Kim. It was a great workshop, especially for me, as I am such an admirer of his work and his internet presence. We stayed with her lovely friend Jane (thank you Jane), and saved a huge amount on hotel costs. Yea!

Desert Rae - Private Collection

This is my first animal sculpture. It wasn't from life but rather from a collection of images I tore out of magazines.

Color Study, Apple - Private Collection

This was painted in a workshop I was in. It was a study of a study. I learned a lot about not over blending.

Natalie - Private Collection

Katie and Abby - Private Collection

Pine Cones

Test post

Test post

The Pepper Grinder

This is a value study of my kitchen mantel, over the stove top. Maybe I'll paint it someday. The grinder is a vivid cad red and is so noticeable.