Onions and Garlic

Here is my latest contribution to the Monthly Sketch Project. The photo reference was provided by Gillian.

It has been a busy week. My father-in- law passed away a couple of weeks ago and Friday was his funeral. His name was Dean and he was almost 88 years old. He was the most optimistic person you could ever meet. I got to know a cousin of my husband,Loie. She also likes to paint and we have both agreed to try and paint more. I hope she will join the Monthly Sketch Project too.
9" x 12" $100

Flower Craze

This was done for the Monthly Sketch Project and the photo reference was taken by Jennifer Rose .

Okay so I was doing this painting and it felt very blah at first so I had a moment of temporary insanity and went slap happy with the brush. I had just got done watching 3 episodes back to back of American Idol ,since I got behind watching the Olympics and with the first version of this painting Simon was saying this,"This painting is so dull ,spice it up next time. " So I did, now I don't know if he'll like it or tell me it looks like his Grandmother's wallpaper. I kinda like it myself. 8" x 10" $100

Colorful Cactus

This is a sketch I worked on while in beautiful Scottsdate,Arizona .While my husband was busy battling Scrabble players all day , I read and drew. Life is sweet.
5.25" x 8.5" $50

Descanso Bridge

This is from a photo I took while visiting Descanso Gardens in La Canada a few years ago. It is such a beautiful place. A must visit for all artists if you are near Glendale,California. I was influenced by an artist exhibit I saw of Frances Gearhart, an amazing woman artist from California from the Arts and Craft period. She did block prints and watercolor.

4.75" x 7" $150

Morning Walk

This is from a watercolor lesson Book . So it is not an original composition. It was a lesson in using only two colors,burnt sienna and windsor blue. It is a great book. I can not believe it was only $10 at Borders, but now it is $40!
7.5" x 10" $ 100

How Sweet It Is

So I'm taking a break from the portraits and finished this for the Monthly Sketch Project challenge. The original photo was from Chrissy Marie. Thank you Chrissy.

I used a water pen and watercolor pencils to do this. I think it will be a good medium to take with me when I travel.

I found this to fun and difficult at the same time. But that is the way to learn right?
6.5" x 9.5" $ 50

Kay-1

This is my first attempt at a portrait of my sister,Kay. I used watercolor pencils. While it is not too bad it just doesn't capture the real her yet so I will keep trying. She is an artist too and she is supposed to be painting me. Can not wait to see it! N/A