Italy...Laromita Colors

Italy...Laromita Colors
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

The colors of Italy and especially Laromita are shown in this small painting. I hope to paint a larger version of this work in the future.

My Peonie Flower

My Peonie Flower
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

The peonie you see here was taken from a photo I made of one my Wife liked. The trick to getting the blue cast was to photograph my Mac's computer screen with the peonie photo showing, then scan and reload the photograph. I think the effect is very nice.

My Peonie Flower

My Peonie Flower
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

Abstract Watercolor Painting

Abstract Watercolor Painting
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

This painting was done after I discussed a workshop with a fellow painter. It is based on the idea that abstract design can lead the eye around the painting.

Tom Herrin

Tom Herrin
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

This is me and my painting of a rose that I grew in my backyard. Notice that I won a prize for the painting which was shown in the Arkansas League of Artists show at the Layman Library in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Two Rivers Park

Two Rivers Park
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

Daffodil

Daffodil(rev#3)
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

This paintings was done after I saw a similar one in a watercolor magazine. It seems to work very well. This type of painting can be used for setting up a print using a limited run-say 25 prints

Print of Sunflower at Scott, Arkansas

Print of Sunflower at Scott, Arkansas
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

The print shown is from a photograph I took at Scott, Arkansas. The photo was transferred via computer and colored in pencils. I then photographed the colored pencil study and had a slide made. The slide was scanned to my computer (Mac) and fiddled up to what you see in the print adjacent. I have printed one artist proof and plan to print an addition of about 25 prints for sale. It was a long process but very rewarding.

New Orleans Workshop Painting

New Orleans Workshop Painting
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

BigDamBridge

BigDamBridge
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

The Big Dam over the Arkansas River

Mid-Southern Watercolorist Annual Show

Mid-Southern Watercolorist Annual Show
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

Tom's painting OFFKEY has been recently selected for the Mid-Southern
Watercolorist Annual Show. Congratulations Tom!

Arkansas River Valley Fall Colors

Arkansas River Valley Fall Colors
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

I painted this watercolor on a plein air outing with David Cook. The fall

colors are shown beautifully If I must say so myself.

OffKey

OffKey
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

OffKey is a painting I recently finished using a technique I learned in John
Salmanin'S Workshop in New Orleans. First you define shapes using arbitrary
materials you find in magazines such as Architectual Digest, or other design
oriented magazines. Then you transfer the design to a sheet of watercolor
paper using one of several methods to enlarge the design. I use my computer
because it is easier for me. Next you decide on a center of interest and
paint your shapes with colors which assist the eye to fine the COI. Finally,
I use collage to enhance my painting in and around the center of interest.
There is much more I will explain in my workshop this next April. I hope you
like OffKey - notice that the seventh note fell out of the COI.

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Untitled-Abstraction#3

Untitled-Abstraction#3
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

Untitled Abstraction#3 is a work I recently completed using the principles of design. The small section shown is near the center of interest of the painting. Principles used include line, shape, value color, movement, size and pattern. I did a randomly generated under painting using mostly red and yellow in acrylic paint. The texture shown comes from covering the painting with plastic wrap, bubble wrap, string, and wax paper. After it dryed for 48 hours I removed the various wraps, string and wax paper and then took a mat 16"x20" and looked for a painting with abstract design as the primary goal. Later I painted over the under painting with acrylic paint to develop a pattern of colors and shapes. Finally, what you see is what you get. Try it, you may like painting using abstract design and principles.

Gulpa Gorge Bridge

GulpaGorgeBridge
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

This could be a beautiful painting. I admit it would be really hard to paint. I am considering taking a shot at this one next. We will see what happens.

White Wagon Farm Field Sketch

WhiteWagonFarm(rev)
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

This little sketch looks great as a note card. Try using your small sketchs on note cards or as miniture painting, usually 5x7" or smaller

NewMexicanPot(Web)

NewMexicanPot(Web)
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

This painting of a New Mexican pot I saw in Santa Fe is all about the beautiful colors in the background. Just what you would see in the sky and earth in this lovely corner of the universe.

Sailboats

Sailboats(rev)
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

The color/value study show here was used to develop a painting of the sailboats at Jolly Roger's marina in west Little Rock. The painting turned out to be different but that happens some of the time.

Yazoo Pass-field sketch

YazooPass-(field-Sketch)
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

Some artist do value studies, other color studies, or just line drawings. I prefer what I call a field sketch which combines a value study with a study of color and line work. It is obvious from this sketch that the major contrast in the painting will be from the boat, to the trees and the water. When you see the final painting you can tell me how well I did.

Yazoo Pass Flat Bottom Boat

FlatBottomBoat(11x14)
Originally uploaded by Tommy the Artist.

This is the final composition for the Yazoo Pass Flat Bottom Boat painting. The idea was for the eye to have a path to follow from the boat along the reflection of the cypress tree to the reflections in the water on the upper left of the photo. The day the photo was taken was hot and sultry thus the choice of dark and warm greens and yellows contrasted with the cool blues and grays in the boat colors and in the water in the left lower portion of the panting. A small amount of sky reflection was included in the water in the lower left of the scene to be painted. The painting is complete and will be shown here soon. Stay tuned.