Sokach Residence House Portrait, West Pittston

22x30", watercolor

This is a large watercolor house portrait that I was commissioned to do over the summer. Although it is not quite finished here, and not such a great photograph, it turned out really well.
What a beautiful home!

Izzy's Science Experiment

14x18", watercolor

This is a painting inspired by my daughter's science experiment last year - you know the one where the carnations are left in food coloring. The light coming through the window on the colored water inspired me to take a few photos which I then worked from. I'm not sure that I captured it, but it did make for an interesting subject and composition. I plan on making a few more attempts.

This painting is being shown currently at The Gallery at Pierce Plaza. It is part of a show sponsored by the Wyoming Valley Art League entitled "In the Pink" and is in support of breast cancer. It is the brilliant idea of Kimberly Hughes who works her tail off for the art league in various capacities. The reception for the show is this Saturday, October 4th from 12 to 3. There are a lot of great paintings in the show, so hope to see you there!

Mikayla's Horse

9x12" ish, watercolor

Another of my favorites (I have lots of favorites) are Mikayla's horses. She's done a few and they are impressive, especially since she is only 8 years old! When she first wanted to paint a picture of a horse for her friend's birthday, I was a little afraid. I realized I had never painted a horse myself. But...as always I learned as well...thanks Mikayla!

Barb commented on some paintings in my studio this week and I love her interpretation of things. Check out the revision of August 15th post!

Brandon's Tiger

I think it is time to show off some of the great work that we do here in our classes! I'm so impressed by all of the work that the children have done that I want everyone to see.

Usually the children start out with markers so that they can learn about basic drawing principals without getting frustrated with a new medium.

This is Brandon's drawing of a tiger in the jungle done in marker. I love the way the background is incorporated with so many great textures and colors. Brandon was 6 years old when he drew this.