Tuesday, December 29, 2009

NEW WOODBLOCK



I have been working on a new woodblock over the last month. Another Blues/Jazz theme. The reduction technique again and I'm down to the final cut which will be the details in a dark ink.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

HAPPY HOLIDAYS


I have a new and rejuvenated holiday spirit this year. I'm enjoying sharing Liam with Mike and Kim. Seeing everything fresh and exciting through my grandson's eyes!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

JONATHAN SEAGULL


On a visit to my sister's this last weekend I saw a painting I had done years ago. I had given it to my mother and when she passed away, my sister ended up with it. One of my acrylics that I had forgotten all about.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE


Working on all kinds of different subjects should allow me to find new techniques and experiment with ones I already know. A quick watercolor like this duckling shows me how to use a limited palette.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

QUICK AND LOOSE


Worked on a quick watercolor as a lesson in just laying color down without caring what the result would look like.

Monday, December 7, 2009

MIKE AND LIAM REVISITED


More paint splashed on my watercolor attempt. Not even close to what I had in mind, but I don't hate it yet. I had planned on doing a very loose technique, but I always seem to tighten up and restrict the flow!

Friday, December 4, 2009

WHAT IS AN ETCHING


I found another fun site in my Internet travels. I came across it because it has good explanations of the the various etching techniques. The site belongs to Rick Lyttle and it also contains a number of his prints. He lives in Northern California and creates Landscape, Still Life and Whimsical prints that are great.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

SLOW PROGRESS


Worked a little more on the watercolor of Mike and Liam. I'm trying to just let it come together, but this really is new ground for me!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

MIKE AND LIAM


Here we go again. I started a watercolor painting as another learning/practice session. I'm using a photo of my son and grandson and right now, it actually looks a little like them. Just the base wash so it will be interesting to see where it goes from here.