art (and creativity)

Third Friday Art Show

2011-09-14T06:08:00.002-04:00

Students Paint for EPCAMR!

Join us for the show's opening at Wilkes-Barre's 3rd Friday on September 16th at Artsyouniverse!

The exhibit is going to be of my students’ artwork created with iron oxide pigment donated by EPCAMR (Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation) in celebration of their 15^th anniversary. The children learned about the past mining, how this has adversely affected local watersheds and how they could use the reclaimed iron oxide in. The children were invited to experiment with the pigment and to be creative. Most of the children chose to mix the pigments with watercolor.

Friday Class @ Harveys Lake

2011-08-15T09:12:00.002-04:00

Friday class will start up again on September 9th!

Class will be at the same time as last year.

Please let me know if you are planning on joining us as space is limited.

Summer Schedule

2011-06-29T06:24:00.003-04:00

Summer classes will run through July 15th. We will take a break for the end of the summer.
The fall schedule will be posted in the middle of August.

Have a great summer!
Ms. Heather

Junior Achievement Show May 16th

2011-05-03T12:06:00.001-04:00

Our Jr. Achievement Art Show is on May 16th from 4:30 to 6:30.

It will be an open house, so you can view the paintings at any point during that time. Refreshments will be served.

Come out and see these beautiful paintings. All of the students did an incredible job. The paintings weree hung today and look fantastic!

Directions to Jr. Achievement of NEPA:
Take 315 to the light at Oak St. This is the light at Ken Pollock Suzuki, Wells Fargo bank, and the commuter parking lot. Make a left if you are coming from Wilkes-Barre, a right if you are coming from the north. It is the 1st building on your right. Make the first right onto Enterprise to get into their parking lot.

They are located at 1122 Oak Street, Pittston

Hope to see everyone there! Check back to see images of the paintings!

Kitty Cat

2011-04-16T12:45:00.002-04:00

9x12 watercolor, 8 years

Watercolor kitty cat by one of by one of the best animal lovers in the whole world...great job Alexis!

Swans for Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T10:53:00.001-05:00

8x11 acrylic, 13yr

For Valentine's Day, two beautiful swans. It looks amazing Kaylee!

Orca Whale

2010-12-16T21:06:00.002-05:00

10x10,7yr

Ava's orca whale in tempera paint...good job!!!

Betta Fish

2010-12-08T14:57:00.001-05:00

9x12, 7yrs

A great watercolor of a betta fish! Fantastic job Gabby!

Mikayla's Bird

2010-12-06T13:18:00.000-05:00

9x12, 10yr, acrylic

Nice work on her first acrylic painting!

Dante's Dragon

2010-12-05T08:01:00.000-05:00

8x11, 8yr

Love the drawing and the colors!

Natalie's Strawberry

2010-11-30T12:18:00.001-05:00

9x12, 10yr

Nutcracker...getting into the spirit!

2010-11-24T14:38:00.002-05:00

Jaguar

2010-11-23T16:40:00.002-05:00

10x14, watercolor, 10yrs

Striking jaguar by Kyrah...love the graphic style and pattern! Great job!

Apple Collage

2010-11-22T08:07:00.001-05:00

10x14, collage, 10yr

Great interpretation of an apple! And it won a blue ribbon at the fair!

2010-11-19T18:17:00.001-05:00

9x12, 8years

This is one of the most beautiful watercolor paintings of the ugliest subject I've ever seen!

Zach's Collie

2010-11-18T08:23:00.002-05:00

12x12,acrylic, 12 years

Zach's collie in acrylic paints...probably one of the best dog portraits I've ever seen! He is planning on doing a dog breed portrait for every letter of the alphabet...

Yellow Rose

2010-11-14T17:06:00.003-05:00

9x12, 8years

There is a lot of interesting watercolor technique in this beautiful rose...what a fabulous job!

Interior Design

2010-11-13T07:17:00.001-05:00

8x11, 8 years

A great job, not only with the perspective and rendering, but also with the interior design...an architect in the making!

Beach

2010-11-10T19:31:00.004-05:00

10x13 watercolor, 13 years

Kaylee's beach scene...makes us forget about the cold outside...we all love it!

Lovebirds

2010-11-08T11:58:00.003-05:00

9x12 watercolor, 7 years

Great jobl! And you didn't think you could do it!

Outdoor sketching

2010-11-07T20:11:00.001-05:00

8x10 pencil, 8 years

The result of some outdoor skectching...very creative!!

Cowboys Colored Pencil

2010-11-06T06:58:00.001-04:00

8x8 colored pencil, 10yrs

go Cowboys! great job Justin!

Toucan

2010-11-04T20:20:00.003-04:00

Watercolor, 6 years

This watercolor toucan was done by a little girl who is now 7....and a wonderful little painter!

Good job K!

Portrait with 4 adults

2010-09-23T08:39:00.002-04:00

9x12 pencil/ graphite

Portrait with 4 adults compiled from a variety of family photos...this is a snapshot of it and not a great photograph, but it gives you a good idea...

Michael Jackson

2010-08-01T11:48:00.003-04:00

9x12 watercolor with pen and ink, 9yr

This is Brandon's version of Michael Jackson...inspired by an image on his ipod touch...Great job Brandon!

Tiger

2010-07-13T08:18:00.002-04:00

9x12, watercolor with pen and ink, 7 yrs

I had to share Rich's tiger with everyone today. Isn't it fantasstic? His use of color and his treatment of the background make this tiger even more interesting.

Check out Alice

2010-07-12T08:08:00.003-04:00

Check out the Alice Card Collection. You'll find the link on the left under "Other Inspiring Sites." It's a great collection of artist trading cards, all inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

This is an image of my design, which I've posted before, which is now copyrighted by someone else...weird...

2010-07-10T06:52:00.002-04:00

8x10ish, watercolor, NFS

This is a watercolor done from a photograph that my mom had taken on my dock one day...she used to love taking pictures of all of the girls. I did it to give to her as a gift and to make notecards for all of the other grandmas. I think that the girls in the picture might be able to tell you who is who, but it is meant to be more universal than that!

Tropic II, Portrait of Ava

2010-07-06T13:59:00.002-04:00

12x18ish watercolor, sold

Portrait of Ava at the beach...

2010-07-02T08:27:00.002-04:00

12x18 ish watercolor, sold

This is a portrait of Izzy at the beach...You may have seen it at the Fiesta? Had a great spot...and a ribbon!

Currently working on a Harveys Lake painting...since everyone seems to want them :)

from an old picture of the Oneota...I'll post progress tomorrow...

Anthony's Dragon

2009-01-19T12:25:00.003-05:00

8 x 11, pencil and colored pencil

Has anyone seen this one yet? He worked from an image, but then completely turned it into his own.

Roadside Cemetary, Rt 309

2009-01-15T21:43:00.004-05:00

watercolor, 12x18 For sale, $45.00

I have wanted to paint a cemetary for a while. I am attracted by the iron grates and the beautiful granite and landscaping. But then I begin and I feel morbid. This time I kept going and I think the outcome is rather hopeful. The colors overwhelm the suggestion of grave markers I guess.

Marriott Surf Club's Lazy River...

2009-01-14T12:51:00.003-05:00

watercolor, 4x6

Sitting along the lazy river at Marriott's Surf Club in Aruba, I painted this little scene. I love how the view is through the palm tree.

Bunny Rabbit

2009-01-12T21:54:00.002-05:00

watercolor, 9x12

Alisa's bunny rabbit...very cute!

Alexis' Flower

2009-01-08T21:13:00.004-05:00

watercolor, 10 x 10"

Alexis, age 6, whiz with a tray of paints...

Izzy's Version of Aruba

2009-01-07T22:26:00.002-05:00

watercolor, 4x6"

Izzy's painting of Moomba Beach...done on site of course. Lucky girl!

Another Aruba sketch from Moomba Beach

2009-01-05T14:13:00.003-05:00

watercolor, 4x6"

Another sketch inspired by Aruba and Moomba Beach. This was on prepped paper - a paper laid out ahead of time with washes. I like the creativity it adds to these quick sketches. It helps to keep them fresh and loose.

Moomba Beach - Marriott Surf Club

2009-01-04T13:08:00.003-05:00

watercolor, 4x6"

Julia's Puppy

2009-01-02T09:43:00.003-05:00

watercolor, 9x12"

Julia, age 11, painted this dog portrait as a gift for her neighbor. Needless to say, they loved it!

Morgan's Iguana

2009-01-01T12:43:00.003-05:00

Morgan, age 7 watercolor & marker, 8" x 8"

Haunted Architecture

2008-11-12T08:44:00.006-05:00

Last week's art lesson was a lot of fun!

We combined some Halloweenish spooky houses with a little architecture lesson and drew some fantastic haunted houses. Using scales and triangles, we measured and drew straight lines to make our drawings. Then we added lots of spooky things like Frankenstein in the window and flying bats.
(I especially liked the upside-down witch on the broom with her hat falling off!)

Aruba - Hadicurari

2008-11-05T11:22:00.005-05:00

watercolor, 4x6"

Another - better - version of the restaurant next to Moomba Beach. It's name is Hadicurari - thanks Julia!

What a beautiful place. It is wedged in between Moomba and the Marriott Surf Club where we stayed. It's got that great island openness with lots of bright colors and propped-up awnings...

Someday I'd actually love to eat there. Has anyone? What do you think? We can check it out at http://www.hadicurari.com

Aruba - Moomba Beach 2

2008-11-02T09:31:00.003-05:00

watercolor, 4x6"

This is a beautiful little restaurant in Aruba at Moomba Beach. I have to say that I do not remember the name of it. The restaurant is on the beach and the blue canopies are for the sunbathing beds they have there.

Aruba - Moomba Beach from Above

2008-10-29T11:16:00.004-04:00

watercolor and ink, 4x6"

Moomba beach's thatched roofs painted from our balcony. If you are ever there, you need to stop at Moomba beach. Go for a cruise on the pirate ship, then have dinner on the beach while your unruly pirate children (my two Elizabeth Swanns...) play in the sand.

Aruba - At the Pool

2008-10-27T12:33:00.002-04:00

Another poolside watercolor sketch. On this one I used a paper that was already prepared with a few washes of color. I think it helps to compose the page and add interesting colors that may have not been realized in a sketch created on a blank page. Especially with the small travel palette that allows you to easily paint on site!

Aruba Palm Trees at Pool

2008-10-22T08:57:00.003-04:00

watercolor, 4x6"

This is one of the sketches done on site in Aruba. It was a hot morning and I was sitting poolside enjoying the blue water and lush vegetation.

CCLC Show at the Luzerne County Courthouse

2008-10-20T09:43:00.007-04:00

For everyone who hasn't heard, there's a great show being held at the Luzerne County Courthouse by the CCLC, or Cultural Council of Luzerne County. It is entitled "Inspired by the Susquehanna" and is one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. It will be running through November 7th, so make sure to stop by!

Last week I was painting in Aruba. As soon as I unpack I can post some of those images. So everyone who is getting a dose of this cold weather...look forward to feeling warmer!

In the Pink

2008-10-08T11:39:00.004-04:00

Just some pictures from our In the Pink reception. We had a great time and big thanks to all who were able to attend - and eat Kim's delicious treats! We have raised over $100 so far and would love to raise more. So, if you were interested in making a purchase or a donation, we have until October 18th...just let me know!

In the pictures above are Lorraine Petyo Elias, Kim Hughes, Bonnie Coveleski, Peg Freeman, and Leo!

Origami Jumping Frogs

2008-10-02T09:58:00.002-04:00

Look at these great origami frogs made by Anthony, Jonathan and Amanda. They are not easy to make, but jump really far...and some of them even do flips!

We've been studying the Japanese art of Origami (or folding paper) for a few weeks. We've made dogs, cars, vans, houses and even ghosts. The frogs are by far the most difficult and the most fun to play with.

After completing the origami project, we had fun drawing places for our frogs to live and jump in!

Sokach Residence House Portrait, West Pittston

2008-09-30T14:11:00.006-04:00

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

2008-09-29T10:01:00.003-04:00

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

2008-09-27T10:18:00.004-04:00

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

2008-09-25T11:45:00.003-04:00

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.

Through the Windshield: Barn on Route 309

2008-08-15T07:44:00.005-04:00

watercolor, 22 x 30

This is a conglomeration of barns right alongside a stretch of highway. Its also where I've gotten carried away!

Barb's interpretation has inspired me with regard to this painting. She said that it reminds her of looking through a rainy windshield. I love it! Simple, but then again not. Yet another way experimenting with the "water" part of "watercolor" can be put to use. I would have never thought of that, but it will definitely affect my future paintings. Thanks Barb!

Barn on 42nd Street II

2008-08-14T07:59:00.003-04:00

watercolor, something like 14 x 18

This is another watercolor of the red barn on 42nd Street. I can't wait to take more photographs in the fall. I love experimenting with the flow of the water, but can get really carried away. Wait until you see the ones I am working on now...they may not even be salvagable...is that a word? Well, you'll see. I'll post in a couple of days.

I think I'll take a bike ride today through Noxen and take some new photographs. It is truly beautiful. I'll try to post them too!

Oh! Good news - the painting of Sordoni's barn was requested for the Endless Mountains Council of the Arts show in the fall. For anyone who isn't familiar, the EMCA is located in Tunkhannock and does a top notch job with all of their shows...incredible really. I'll post dates when I get them.

Barn at Sordoni Farm

2008-06-20T08:43:00.003-04:00

22x30, watercolor

This is the barn at Sordoni Farm. It's a large barn set into a rolling hillside. I used the watercolor to accentuate the rolling hills of the landscape. The flowing of the water itself accentuates the movement of the place where it initially seems static. So many landscapes seem like a moment lost in time. Barns are often depicted in paintings as vintage and romanticized; it often seems as if they only ever functioned in another time and place. This is a functioning barn on a working farm. There is alot of movement that doesn't meet the eye right away...

Barn on 42nd Street

2008-06-12T12:12:00.004-04:00

22 x 30, watercolor

A few months ago I began to photograph barns. I wanted to do a barn related painting for the Hillside Farms' show. The show was kind of yucky, to put it nicely, but it has inspired me. This is the first in a series...hopefully a large series....

(Yes, this barn is on 42nd Street)

Spoon

2008-05-09T13:32:00.004-04:00

oil, 18 x 24

I am having a lot of fun with these... unfortunately I think the barns for the upcoming hillside farms juried show will have to be completed before the blender or any more kitchen paintings are!

Fork

2008-05-07T21:40:00.004-04:00

18 x 24 oil

This is an oil painting of a fork...inspired by my kitchen and an ATC that I had worked on for a group trade with the kitchen theme. In the past I have been kind of stuck with the subject of women and their plight in everyday life...I like how the kitchen theme represents that indirectly.
I am finishing up a spoon and hope to work on a series of kitchen inspired pieces

Willy Wonka

2008-04-16T21:02:00.003-04:00

My version of Willy Wonka...inspired by Monday Artday...I guess because I've been eating a lot of chocolate lately!?! No golden ticket for me... at least it is a little break from the oils, but still a lot more to go!

Roller Skates II

2008-04-03T19:54:00.004-04:00

Another oil painting of roller skates, sticking with "the timeless little girl" theme. I don't know that there will be many more skating paintings until next year....the girls have now moved outside...baseball. Izzy had her first practice tonight and I hesitated on photographing yet- didn't want to embarrass her....and I wonder about including the boys...but it is amazing to see the ease at which my daughters play with boys... it is as if there are no difference from the girls...it is almost as if they don't see yet...

While I am sure that there will be more of these, I am moving on to kitchen utensils... inspired by a group theme ATC trade. I think that it works for me because I am still expressing the female drama...sometimes I feel chained to my kitchen.... to be mom, sister, daughter, wife....I guess I spend too much time feeding and entertaining others, where else? in the kitchen!

Rollerskates

2008-03-25T17:16:00.004-04:00

more roller skates-
I can't wait to post pictures of the show on Friday.
thanks to everyone who came and supported me :)

The Recital

2008-03-11T20:08:00.004-04:00

Waiting to go onto stage...this still needs some finishing touches before I show it... Any suggestions?
16 x 20, oil

Ocean

2008-03-07T13:58:00.004-05:00

This was inspired by our trip last year to Aruba. I can't say enough about a how wonderful a place it is to visit. Although the island is commercialized, it maintains its beauty and integrity somehow. It is also great for children!
18 x 24, oil

Skaters 1978 to 2008 #2

2008-03-05T14:03:00.004-05:00

this is my 2nd painting inspired by my afternoon at the roller rink.

Skaters 1978 to 2008

2008-03-03T16:09:00.005-05:00

One of my finished skating paintings. My daughter loves to roller skate and I really dread taking her and sitting there for hours... But now, maybe finding inspiration for additional paintings will make it worth the trip!

oil on canvas, 18 x 24

Skate studies

2008-03-02T09:40:00.005-05:00

More skate studies...it really reminds me of 1980 when I was roller skating with my friends...and the skating rink doesn't look any different either!

Roller skate ATC

2008-02-29T11:34:00.003-05:00

Want to trade?
This is an ATC that I did as a study for some roller skating themed oil paintings I'm working on.
I will be at Barnes and Noble as the guest artist for 3rd Friday on March 21st with all of the new stuff.
2.5 x 3.5 colored pencil and marker

Multiple

2008-02-28T20:30:00.002-05:00

Multiple - A sketch for Illustration Friday

Theory: Fallen Cherry Blossom

2008-02-18T16:38:00.004-05:00

The fallen cherry blossom is not taken lightly in Japanese theory and is often connected to the beauty of snow...
2.5 x 3.5, colored pencil

Choose

2008-02-10T22:47:00.000-05:00

This week's "choose" reminds me of the Hebrew word "timshel" meaning "thou mayest" from Steinbeck's East of Eden. We all have choices to make every day and no matter who we are, we all have the right to choose between good and evil, right and wrong, for ourselves everyday. In a strange way, this idea is quite empowering. Now that I look at it, my choice of three doors is quite random....I'm sure that I would change it in a 2nd go around.

Blanket

2008-02-01T14:58:00.001-05:00

This is the latest post for Illustration Friday. The topic this week is blanket and a blanket of snow and ice is all I can see today.

A Fairy's Clothesline

2008-01-27T18:22:00.001-05:00

This is my IF post for Tales and Legends....a fairy's clothesline...

Plain

2008-01-20T14:22:00.001-05:00

What could be more plain than vanilla?

Stitch

2008-01-18T09:21:00.000-05:00

Without a stitch of clothing...
No matter how young or old, it can prove difficult to choose what fabulous outfit to wear...

This was supposed to be my first post for Illustration Friday...but waited until the last minute, and between Ava and her snow angels and Lucky and his attack on the nice man who delievered badly needed oil to my fuel tanks, I missed the deadline.

Wedding Cake Topper

2007-11-05T19:35:00.000-05:00

art: So, this is a (not so good) image of a drawing of Zane's wedding cake topper. I love it. I wish I would have thought of it. I don't know Zane and his bride, but I would love to meet them someday!
I was at a wedding recently with another great topper...I think I'll do a drawing of that one as well as soon as I get some time.

architecture: Judge's benches...a category of their own. Although technically not architecture, I am loving it. We'll see if we actually get to design something!

Photos of Girls

2007-11-04T14:46:00.001-05:00

Photographs are not my strong point, but these aren't so bad. They'll make good portraits someday, don't you think?

C.N.

2007-08-17T16:01:00.000-04:00

I felt obligated to post again since I was referring friends to my blog.
This is a portrait I did for my friend's daughter's 1st birthday invitations.

I Love Duane's Couch 2

2007-05-14T11:36:00.000-04:00

art: I wanted to paint Duane again with a different take on the pattern. I wouldn't mind taking on a 3rd version...we'll see. I'm currently working on a graphite version. I love to do things multiple times. I feel like one time just gets you started. To really study a subject, you have to rule out all options, right? That sounds like an "architectural" approach to a problem, doesn't it?

architecture: I opened a set of old drawings from 2004 which was an addition to a Cape Cod style house similar to the project I am beginning. It was inspiring. The couple I was working with at the time had design backgrounds which makes them much easier to work for! I haven't seen that finished, but I am going to. I'll post before and afters.

I Love Duane's Couch

2007-05-10T21:17:00.000-04:00

art: Isn't Duane cute? I am supposed to be doing a graphite version, but I was so inspired by this puppy and his hip sofa that I can't stop painting him! (Lucky may be getting a bit jealous...)

architecture: I have a meeting with another contractor tomorrow to draw an addition to his house. Why since I've moved to NEPA have I only been hired by contractors? Does that mean they're smarter than the rest? Cheaper? Trying to take the easy way out, definitely. I hate working this way, but how can you say no when you need money and live in this market? Do I have to state that this market doesn't exactly appreciate good design. This guy said to me, "I don't want you to spend a lot of time on it." (What does that mean?) And I replied, "Believe me, neither do I."

With Stripes 3

2007-05-03T14:19:00.000-04:00

art: working on portraits...

This was created from a compilation of photographs. It was a challenge to capture the spirit of all of the children without having met them. It's funny how much we actually rely on our experience with someone or our idea of them to influence what we physically see. All teenage girls should realize that as much as I do right now!

architecture: working on tenants...

The development end is no easier than the design end...except there's more free food.

Update

2007-04-17T08:56:00.000-04:00

Just a little update:

art: I have been very busy and have not, unfortuneately been creating daily paintings. I have a couple of shows coming up in the spring. I have to finish some pieces and frame them. I also have a few commissioned projects that I have been working on. Needless to say, they are taking much longer than expected!

architecture: This week I got all of my paperwork completed for my IDP. That means I can take the test. When, I don't know, but I am excited about it. I am finding that developing this building is stressful. It is still the same situation: sit and do nothing, then "we need it tomorrow." If anyone has tips on how to get around that, let me know! And please don't mention the phrase "time management."

Locks of Love

2007-04-03T11:53:00.000-04:00

She cut 12" off to donate to Locks of Love. Yeah Izzy!

N & J with Plant

2007-04-02T11:42:00.000-04:00

11 x 14, graphite with colored pencil

I had this idea to incorporate the plant. With the watercolor composition, it felt like the plant was too spiky for the softness of the medium.

art: I am working on a composite portrait with 5 children. They will be done in graphite and colored pencil, but I am at a loss for the theme of the background. I need to think about ways to experiment with the background once I have the graphite complete.

architecture: Coordinating development and interior design is new to me. It feels a little like we are winging it, but it isn't rocket science! It might become more difficult when we give the interiors people our bloody sheets of mark-ups...

Running Megan

2007-03-28T12:00:00.000-04:00

11 x 14, watercolor

Funny Beach Baby

2007-03-27T14:18:00.000-04:00

5 x 7, watercolor

I know that I have been a very bad blogger...I will have to get back to my daily paintings.

This sketch is of J at the beach....it isn't quite finished, but it might be better off that way. It is so difficult to capture quirky expressions and make it looke intentional. Hopefully there will be a better rendition in the future.

N & J

2007-03-22T10:26:00.000-04:00

9 x 12, watercolor

Girls at Lake

2007-03-16T13:28:00.000-04:00

5 x 7 ish, watercolor and ink

Cupcake Design 4

2007-03-14T09:03:00.000-04:00

5 x 7, mixed media

Cupcake Design 3

2007-03-13T09:53:00.000-04:00

5x7, mixed media
Brent, I know that you are getting sick of cupcakes too, but buy a t-shirt at cafepress for Ava's birthday

Cupcake Design 2

2007-03-12T11:05:00.000-04:00

5 x 7, mixed media

Cupcake Design I

2007-03-08T09:30:00.000-05:00

5x7, mixed media, a little too sweet...

art: a lot of work, no one makes changes, and I get paid on time...oh, and I've made people happy...

architecture: Wayne only wants a new roof now, didn't I predict this? I only hope that getting paid isn't a problem now that he changed his mind. AAA building starting up ASAP.

which sounds more fun to you?

Runner Sketch 3

2007-03-06T10:24:00.000-05:00

4 x 6, watercolor

Runner Sketch 2

2007-03-05T08:53:00.000-05:00

4x6, watercolor
a second runner sketch

Sno Mountain

2007-03-01T13:15:00.000-05:00

architecture: The latest at Sno Mountain. It was so much fun to design

this food servery...we had a tight budget but used materials in a different way to give them something new.

Runner Sketch

2007-03-01T12:40:00.000-05:00

4 x 6, watercolor

G.R.

2007-02-27T20:11:00.000-05:00

9 x 12, graphite

Melissa's miniature Rebel Without a Cause

Pink Baby

2007-02-26T21:47:00.000-05:00

art: I love these colors...at least it isn't another house Brent!

architecture: hopefully we can find some tenants for the latest project tomorrow....and Wayne changed his mind again. Now he only wants a roof. Apparently my construction estimate wasn't really "nuts" at all.

Lynn's Puppy

2007-02-21T08:42:00.000-05:00

art: don't you just love him? it makes me want one. Izzy was very happy today. Her friend Noah bought a gerbil and named it Isabel. Maybe we should opt for the gerbil instead of the dog....

architecture: do I have to?

Silk Painting

2007-02-19T08:25:00.000-05:00

art: I have begun to paint on silk. It is a lot of fun, but not very easy. I think if I end up with my own sarong this summer, I'll have suceeded. I need some practice as you can tell. I also need a website. I think I'll work on that today...but I am not motivated. It is not easy to learn a new computer program by yourself. It takes courage to learn anything new. Wait until you see the puppy.

architecture: The profession and all those who practice it are a disappointment to me lately. What are you all trying to prove? I may be finished...