Here is Milton, a blue iguana who lives in Key Biscayne. He is very difficult to find but I did see him a few times. Say hello to Milton.
Read MoreHere we have a panda playing the flute.
Read MoreToday I was in the mood to paint an underwater scene and capture the light. This was done first with a variety of blue paint as a wash and then adding the happy creatures and coral.
Read MoreThis week, a tragic event occurred. Cecil, a 13 year old lion who loved people was mercilessly killed by an American who considered killing lions (and other animals) a sport. This is NOT a sport. Look at one of his cubs, who my art teacher (Joyce) named Chester. They are just there in Zimbabwe enjoying a father and son moment which is what it should be…
If anyone decides to purchase this painting, all proceeds greater than the costs of shipment or production (if purchasing a print) will go to Lion Conservation.
Read MoreDolphins and the full painting were done in gouache paint. Then I applied a light blue watercolor overlay.
Read MoreWhen I sent this painting out, I got some feedback that the stingray did not look grey enough–too green… So I changed him with a grey tint. Hope you like it.
Read MoreMy friend Lesley send me a photo of a stingray and that inspired this painting. Done with watercolor on 10″ by 14″ paper.
Read MoreThese flowers grow in the grounds of the Key Biscayne Library.
Read MoreHere is a painting of purple flowers based on flowers seen during my morning walk. This was done using watercolor on 10″ by 13″ rice paper.
Read MoreThis painting was done in my Chinese Brush Painting class today using some new techniques associated with loading the paint brush with multiple color gradations.
Read MoreI corrected the painting that I did — he has his right leg back!
Read MoreUsing black ink and one watercolor tube of paint, I came up with this little panda. Pandas are so adorable…
Read MoreI have always been fascinated by Australian and the Aboriginal culture. Here is a painting of a young man playing a didgeridoo. Painting was done with watercolors on rice paper.
Read MoreIn my Chinese Brush painting class, I worked with thin rice paper and a combination of ink and gouache paints. My instructor, Joyce, gave me a few tips to give the mountains more dimension. Anyway, the results follow. I hope that it depicts an active volcano.
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Inspired by variety of ads (not any one in particular) for “Shen Yun” Dancing
By Sharyn Brotz |
Did not get to go but hope to some day…
Puppy Among Autumn Leaves
By Sharyn Brotz |
To celebrate the bright orange and red and green colored leaves of autumn with a puppy right there.
Wisteria Tree (Impressionistic)
By Sharyn Brotz |
I experimented with fabric paint, watercolor, gouache and acrylic to come up with this, inspired by multiple photos of Wisteria trees in Japan.