N & J with Plant

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

11 x 14, watercolor

Funny Beach Baby

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

9 x 12, watercolor

Girls at Lake

5 x 7 ish, watercolor and ink

Cupcake Design 4

5 x 7, mixed media

Cupcake Design 3

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

5 x 7, mixed media

Cupcake Design I

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

4 x 6, watercolor

Runner Sketch 2

4x6, watercolor
a second runner sketch

Sno Mountain

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

4 x 6, watercolor

G.R.

9 x 12, graphite

Melissa's miniature Rebel Without a Cause

Pink Baby

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

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

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...

Allen & Stephen's House

12 x 18, watercolor

art: Allen's house:

Confession: this is a 2-day painting.

Allen, let me know what you think. Sorry I bypassed the sketches I promised you. Your house is so beautiful I just wanted to paint it. I am usually not one for symmetry, but it definitely works here! It isn't too late for changes, so any comments are appreciated. (The appearance of lines that divide it in thirds is actually due to my crappy computer skills.)

architecture: Thomas Residence CDs almost finished...OK as finished as they are going to be for now!

Mad Hatter

9 x 12, watercolor and ink

The Mad Hatter Dock Party...that warm weather can't come fast enough!

Purple House

5 x 7, mixed media

art: I want to live in one of these houses....I am going to print sets of notecards. Let me know if you are interested! I only have a few more in me, but I will give you a break for the next few days.

architecture: Does anyone know of an inexpensive way to replace FPE electrical panels? If I can find a way, we may be able to keep a commercial project...

Dark Pink House

5 x 7, watercolor

Yellow House

5 x 7, mixed media

art: I'm going to work on a house portrait this evening. It is a traditional brick house in the winter. I also hope to get some time to work on my tribute to Anthropologie. I am addicted to that catalog; I even had my hair cut like the model in the latest edition. I hope they don't stop sending it since I have never ordered anything!

architecture: I finished a pricing set today....probably not worth posting! North Lake Residence will be finished this week too, hopefully!

PS almost ready to take the exam!!!!

Blue House

5x7, mixed media

Pink House

art: OK so I have been a little bit of a slacker. I have been having trouble with scanning. The new one should arrive in the mail in the next few days. I'm very excited tonight...I am going to be painting the cutest little puppy! I really want one, but know that taking care of it would push me over the limit right now. Any ideas?

architecture: very busy which is great...it is just school delays and sick cats that are keeping me from accomplishing all that I need to!