Kate wants to be a model

Kate wants to be a model
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

Kate is waiting her turn to be the model at our tuesday drawing class.

My Amaryllis

My Amaryllis
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

I plan to paint this amaryllis if I have time. It is located outside my studio door. You can always find something to paint if you look. Isn't that what it is all about?-Looking??

Two Rivers Park Photo Montage

Two Rivers Park
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

This photo is of a painting of Two Rivers Park with a piece of drift wood and two rocks I picked up at a construction site at Maumelle, Arkansas in the photo foreground. I have used the photo as a decoupage element on a wood box I decorated for a friend. I think it is neat.

Mixed Media...War EagleLadies...Artist in the Air

Mixed Media...War EagleLadies...Artist in the Air
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

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.

Mixed Media...Lake Maumelle Harbor...Artist in the Air

Mixed Media...Lake Maumelle Harbor...Artist in the Air
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

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.

Watercolor and Ink...Jackson Square...Artist in the Air

Watercolor and Ink...Jackson Square...Artist in the Air
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

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.

Watercolor...Peonie...Artist in the Air

Watercolor...Peonie...Artist in the Air
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

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.

Collage...Broken Dream...Artist in the Air

Collage...Broken Dream...Artist in the Air
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

I have only recently started to do collage. I really enjoy the challenge of doing this type of painting. It is not easy.

Oil...Emily...Artist in the Air

Oil...Emily...Artist in the Air
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

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.

Pastel...2RiversPark...Artist in the Air

Pastel...2RiversPark...Artist in the Air
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

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.

Pastel...The River...Artist in the Air

Pastel...The River...Artist in the Air
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

This painting is my first soft pastel painting. Wow!

After Webb....Artist in the Air

After Webb....Artist in the Air
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

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.

Oil Pastel...Valles di San Martino...Artist in the Air

Oil Pastel...Valles di San Martino...Artist in the Air
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

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.

War EagleLadies

War EagleLadies
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

This painting will be submitted to First Lady Ginger Bebee's Annual Arkansas calender competition. I believe it will get in. Wish me luck.

La Romita Road

La Romita Road
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

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.

Valles di San Martino Painting

Valles di San Martino Painting
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

Willie Nelson in the snow

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Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

Willie Nelson is my buddy. He was born the day Johnney Cash died. All of the pups received country music singers names-Rebba, June, etc. Willie loved the snow; however, he is not looking for more this year. Willie is now four years old. My Wife and I look forward to many more years with him.

Sage House Drawing Class Model

Sage House Drawing Class Model
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

This model from my life drawing class at Sage House-White Wagon Farm has a renaissance look about her. She was a very good model for our drawing class.

Oil Pastel Study...Valles di San Martino

Valles di San Martino
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

Mid-Southern Annual Exhibition Entry...New Hat

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Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

This painting was done in a life drawing class I attend. The idea was to capture the essence of the model in a quick painting done in about 20 minutes. How did I do? This year I am submitting two small paintings of women to MSW, something unique. Jurors like unique painting which push the envelope. Again, wish me luck!