This painting was developed from a photo reference I took at the War Eagle Craft Fair. I painted a large watercolor painting first, and at the urging of my teacher Amy Imler, I painted this smaller painting. It is by far one of the best painting I have ever done. I submitted it to First Lady Ginger Bebee's annual calendar juried competition and to Artist in the Air. Again, wish me luck.
This mixed media painting was developed for a photo reference by first using color pencils and then watercolor and some acrylic-thus the mixed media label. I took a long time to develop the painting but it was worth it.
This painting was painted from a reference photo I took in New Orleans before Katrina. I like the use of ink to add emphasis to the painting.
This painting is of a peonie I took a reference photo of from my yard. I am now trying to paint it in acrylic since the colors are more vivid. I am not finished yet. I will post when I finish.
I have only recently started to do collage. I really enjoy the challenge of doing this type of painting. It is not easy.
The painting of Emily, our model at my Tuesday life drawing class, was painted after a reference photo I took. She made a great model.
This painting was done from a photo reference I took at Two Rivers Park along the Arkansas River at Little Rock. I like it but it could have been better.
This painting is my first soft pastel painting. Wow!
This painting was painted at White Wagon Farm, a local plant nursery and art studio at their spring show and sale. I did it as a demo. painting in the studio since painting out or doors was out of the question that day.
This painting was submitted to The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute for an exhibition to be held at there facility on Petit Jean Mountain. The other paintings I submitted will follow. Wish me luck.
This painting will be submitted to First Lady Ginger Bebee's Annual Arkansas calender competition. I believe it will get in. Wish me luck.
This is a color pencil study of the road leading to the La Romita School of Art in Terni, Italy. I was there in July of 2007. The photo reference was not all that good but had just enough information to develop a color pencil study. I will move on from here to develop a watercolor, then a watercolor/pastel painting. I like it, hope the paintings turn out as good as this study.
