First Art Award

I found this the other day and had to post.  This is from the Ashland Fine Arts Fair. It's my first art award and purple ribbon to boot. The project was a mixture of sawdust and Elmer's glue that was then made into clay like substance and I molded into an elephant then painted it once dry. In February I once again entered the Ashland Fine Arts Fair and one two purple ribbons.("Belle" and Breaking Through") They had opened an adult category.  Only problem was I was the only adult who entered anything. I don't know what's worse, winning first place only competing against yourself or if I would not have won anything against nobody!

Birkenstock

I don't know if I ever posted this but I wanted to get a new post up to go with my new Spring background.  Now if only spring would show itself.  I can't wait to be able to wear my Birks.  The only summertime sandals I'll wear! More to be seen on the "Simply Impassable" pic soon. I had a surprise root canal done yesterday and thought it a bad idea to work on it while on meds.

"Simply Impassable"

I've working on this a lot but it just doesn't seem like a lot is done. I've included a close up of some detail.  I'm working all over the place on this which really bugs my sensibilities. It's a must though. With the watercolor being applied first I have to work my overlay of pencil where I can in the dry areas.
You may have noticed I've changed the spelling of Impassable.  I keep seeing it spelled differently.  I'm using how it is on the Disney album.

"Simply Impassible"

My last post I forgot that I decided on a title already.  Obviously a line from the movie for this scene. I put in some more pencil detail on the left. I felt I needed to before I painted.  I'll also put in more detail on the right before I add any more color.  In the end I plan doing a lot of graphite detail over the watercolor.

"Simply Impassible"

Okay I've started on my Alice in Wonderland Pic.  All the planning went out the window when I got a bright idea while my daughter was watching the Alice in Wonderland movie.  This is a picture I took at Lauritzen Gardens.  I added my niece Faith looking in the doorway as a too big Alice and the rabbit looking at you at the end of the trail.  Let's see how it turns out. I have a deadline of 25 April.

Flag ATC 2

Another ATC card.

"Farm"

I just couldn't resist! While looking for some reference pics today I found this.  It was given to my parents at parent teacher conferences in 1972- 1973. I was in First grade. I'm sure now a days I'd been suspended! I think it screams creative art career! Thanks Mrs. West.

"Farm"
I See the Pig. The Pig was going to the bathroom on the cat. The cat said meow! meow! The pig said oink oink!


I seem to remember that using exclamation marks was the goal!

Alice Sketch, Tea cups 1

Glad I'm doing the sketches.  Although I like the composition in the cups I don't like the color combinations.

Alice Sketch, Tea Pot 1

This is my funky little tea pot.  I imagine I'll do several for the Alice in Wonderland drawing.  I decided to start doing my sketches on ATC http://www.artist-trading-cards.ch/ because in my art club we will be trading them at the end of the year.  Seems like a waste to do the sketches then do something else for the ATC. Multi tasking again!

Alice Sketches Flamingo

Trying to decide if the key should be silver or bronze.  As you can see I wrote myself some notes to change things for later. Oh, this preplanning thing better work!

Alice Sketches White Rabbit

I'm starting on a new project.  It's for a competition involving your interpretation Alice in Wonderland.  I'm one who jumps into a drawing without any preplanning (it's my imaginary ADHD).  Gets me into a lot of trouble at times. I'm waiting for some photos for my main subject so in the mean time I thought I'd do some test sketches for secondary subjects.

All Up In Your Grill

Getting close to getting this done.  I'm at the point of being bored with it!