Art Appreciation

 Want to increase your personal appreciation for art that others have created? Just try it yourself. BWAH HA HA HA HA HA HA

I consider this colored pencil drawing incomplete. The counter top needs improvement. And lets not even look at the cup handle (left side). Wait! I said lets not even look at it, okay? Instead, look at that apple. I like how the apple turned out.

It sure takes a lot of pencil to cover large areas of the background.

Phobe... I just saw a piece on Phobe Snow on Sunday Morning. Gawd, I love her voice. And the lyrics of her songs touch my heart each and every time. I am SOOOO glad she's back performing again. I remember when I was in my thirties I would play her songs over and over again. She's just awesome!! And what a strong lady. If you get a chance, check her out. If you like her, give her some support and buy her album. If you feel like it.

Another Wednesday

 Putting art up here sure helps one get a more objective look at it. Sigh. At least I did something. (from a magazine photo)

Its rainy around here and it might even snow tomorrow... although it will be too warm for it to last. If it happens at all.

Wanda has got my taste buds all set for meat loaf and scalloped potatoes so when I went shopping today I got the necessary supplies. I've got some sweet teriyaki to use in it...yummmm.

What a sad little life. The only thing I can think of to talk about is dinner. I'll probably be going to bed around 3pm at this rate. But not to give the wrong impression... I'll take a "sad little life" over life's drama any time!!

This is my second try at posting something today. I hope it works. If it doesn't, I'll just try again later.

So... how's it going?

 This is a face I saw in the swirl of wood that I call a door. Once I had drawn it, the face faded and I couldn't find it again. Go figure.


This is a print (I think its a print) I got at Goodwill for $2.99. I wanted something for the bathroom and since this came with a protective covering (which made it hard to photograph without a reflection even though I didn't use a flash) I got it. Its by Peter Greaver and is called Fairy Light 2.
 

I'm feeling discouraged today. I know the mood will change, since they always do (even the good moods) but today I'm a little ticked. I'm ticked at the people who create viruses and I'm ticked at the people who create anti virus software that doesn't work. I won't share the curses I've been flailing about, but rest assured.... they have been cursed royally.

I fixed a small pot of split peas this morning. Afterwards I read the nutrient content. Not much to them. A tiny bit of sodium, a very small amount of carbs, and 44% dietary fiber. Tomorrow should be interesting.

I'm curious is this will post. Its the first time trying to post something from Picassa. If it doesn't post, you won't know about it. If it does post... well, you know. Shall we find out? Here goes.....

Noodle Doodling

I tried to copy the technique of someone I follow on youtube, but its not happening. But I don't care. It is what it is and I have no shame. If nothing else, I did something. You know the old saying... "Do something! Anything!!" So I did.

 

 

Below is how I would like to leave things until I'm ready to use them again. Only on a much longer table. One not made of glass, too.

 

But alas... I must put at least some of the stuff away.

Pencil Drawing

 

I used an ad in a magazine as a reference. I'm thinking of next doing a stylized version in watercolor. But anything shiny... or dull... could distract me.

Old Crone

 I watched a youtube video of this older woman and thought the scene would make a good painting. I liked it. I had to use my memory and imagination, however. It doesn't look like the woman except she was sitting down, she had a scarf wrapped artistically around her head, and there was a vase with flowers behind her. But I got something done, so there's always that.

I've been feeling a bit blah so I decided to try some shopping therapy. I went to the dollar store. I don't think cheap therapy works as well as the more expensive kind. I mean if I went out and bought a new car, I bet my mood would be better. Buying soap just didn't thrill me the way it sometimes can.

Come on Spring!!

Second try

The first photo was blurry (post below)... I hope this one is clearer.
 

January 4 2009

 Watercolor, pen and ink.

Loosely based on a magazine photo of someone.

Guess who's getting more snow tonight. All I can say is DON'T CALL ME A SNOW BUNNY, DAMN IT!

January 3, 2009

 The Mac. The Mac as she sat in the kitchen sink bathing. Skinny dipping with Cayden.

I did a simple outline drawing with ink pen then used watercolor pencils and a wet Q-tip. I'm not excited about the watercolor pencils but I am glad I've been able to try them out. I didn't get her 'look' either, but there's plenty of time to try it again. And again. And once more.

One of these days I need to stock up on the art work so when I'm transferring pictures from the camera to the pc its not just for one drawing or painting. That's not very efficient.

Cup of Coffee

 
 
 A couple of cups from the imagination. 5"x7" transparent watercolor, ink. I didn't realize the one was sitting crooked thus the picture is slanted. Sorry bout that.

I wanted to get something up... anything artsy up. Lets start the year off right.

I'm focused on cleaning the apartment today. I'm also going to bake a chocolate cake (the easy way... outta a box.) The two grandkids will be over tonight and I wanted a treat for them. Something that says "gramma bought a box of cake!" (I should find me an apron next time I go thrifting. What says gramma more than an apron.)

Asperagus

 

Asperagus. Done a while ago and previously posted. I wanted it hung.

You may have seen this effect on other blogs. You can go here to do one yourself. (first option "museums")

I'm still stuck inside the apartment waiting for the snow and ice to melt. There is light at the end of the tunnel because its warmed up and the snow is beginning to leave. Main roads are semi clear but the side streets are still a mess... along with the sidewalks. (Now they're saying there's a gas shortage because the tankers haven't been able to deliver anything.)

Its been almost two weeks since first 'stranded' inside. If you add the previous week that my daughter borrowed my car... its three weeks of being cooped up. I've napped myself silly. I'm down to Top Ramen Noodles and/or white rice. I need to get to the store soon.

I have no 'winter gear' because its not suppose to get so 'wintery' here. (DO YOU HEAR THAT, MOTHER NATURE... NO MIDWEST SNOW STORMS HERE!!) I wear sandals and I do not want to be walking in the slushy snow in them. The old toes get cold.

If I don't make it to the store today (after I get my car back), surely by tomorrow it will happen.

Heads Up

 

There hasn't been much to talk about lately. I'm out of coffee so must trudge to the store as soon as I upload this entry. The sooner I leave, the sooner it will be done. Push. Push. Must push myself to go out into the world. I guess it indicates just how much I would like a cup of coffee, doesn't it.

Model in Watercolor

Traveling Goddess shared some photos on her blog of the workshop she recently attended. A few of us decided to use the photo of the model to see what we could butcher.

Here's (below) a quick sketch I did in a spiral notebook to see how it went, and it went fairly easily.

 

Below is the pencil sketch done on the watercolor paper.

 

Below is the painted model... no background.

 

My final version. I had to make myself stop before I screwed it up completely.

 

I almost screwed it up completely but made myself walk away from it.

Friday Night

 
I think I'm learning the difference between quality and cheap paint through personal experience. No 'flowing' pigment with this one.

CED Day 6 (posted late)

 

Sigh. Now if I can just get one more done, I will be back on schedule. Wish me luck, although I'm not sure that is strong enough.

CED Day 5 (posted late)

 

(In this case the model had a long face so the long face is on purpose.)

CED Day 4

 
This should have been a 'snap' but it wasn't. The mark was missed, but the drawing got done before midnight. Oh... and by the way, have you heard? We have a new president. Go Team.

CED Day 3

 

 

 

I'm rushing to beat the clock... to get something uploaded for the day. For the Creative Every Day project. Just doodles today. And again, I must apologize for the sucky pictures. (sucky's a word, right?)

CED Day 2

 

CED Day 1

 

After the Party.

(Sorry, I can't seem to get a picture that is not blurry.)