This painting is an example of “process art”. At first I was not at all happy with it. My instructor, Joyce, suggested that I not abandon it. I added some “Brusho” to it and then some more leaves and after a while, this image emerged! At the end I liked the bold, tropical colors.
Watercolor and Gouache on 10″ by 14″ Rough Paper
I am experimenting with creating an image that might be a beautiful scarf. This image is made from watercolor and gouache over paper with a background wash that I created this morning. I did this in Joyce’s art class.
Living in South Florida, it is hard not to notice all the nautical activity around. Here is a collage of what comes to mind when I think “nautical”. I could not resist adding a few smiling fish.
9″ by 12″ Watercolor on Rough Paper
This is my rendition of 2 sunflowers and a visiting butterfly.
Watercolor and Gouache on 9″ by 12″ Rough Paper
Here you have two happy Magellenic penguins, enjoying the beach and each other.
Watercolor on 9″ by 12″ Rough Paper
Three of the 2016 Rio Olympic Gold Medalists were from Stanford or will be attending later this year. Way cool!
Olympic Swimmer (9″ by 12″ Watercolor on Rough Paper)
Two attempts at including people in my paintings. The first is
Taekwondo over Tonga Beach, inspired by the Tonga Olympian, and the second are two little kids on a beach.
5″ by 7″ Watercolor on Cold Pressed Paper
5″ by 7″ Watercolor on Cold Pressed Paper
Inspired by the Rio Olympics, here is a painting of Cristo Redentor overlooking Rio and Sugar Loaf Mountain, Brazil.
Rio Olympics (9″ by 12″ Watercolor on Rough Paper)
Today I wanted to paint lavender again. To be prepared, I even bought some dried lavender at the store yesterday and one sprig is actually attached to this painting. Then I decided to throw in a butterfly who is visiting one of the live lavenders on the painting.
Watercolor on 9″ by 12″ Cold Pressed Paper
My first rendition of this rabbit was awful and I tossed it . But this time, I paid close attention to his dimensions and wanted to capture his innocence. Hope that you like Buddy as much as I do. Buddy lives in Crandon Park where he hops around and makes appearances in the late afternoons.
Watercolor on 11.8″ by 15.7″ Rough Paper.
First I did a wash with blues, greens, pinks. Then I did this flower and the reflection.
12″ by 15″ Watercolor and Gouache Combination
I went to the same park that I always go but this time I was told where the dragonflies hang out. I was able to find this guy in his usual spot. Earlier I had walked to the park and found the lovely, colorful butterfly. I could not believe how perfect that butterfly’s wings were.
Photo taken with Leica V Lux 40 7/3/16
Butterfly Photo (Taken with Leica V Lux 40, 7/3/16)
Last week, my butterfly had odd stripes so I worked on another painting of the same subject. Also did a background wash of pretty green, yellow and turquoise colors.
Watercolor of a Zebra Butterfly, 12″ by 14.5″ Rough Paper
Steve took this photo which I thought was so good. I was inspired by it and painted the butterfly below in an impressionistic style.
Watercolor on 11.8 by 15.7 Inch Rough Paper
These were done in my Sunday art class. Instead of raining, it was a bright sunny day and that inspired these two paintings.
Butterfly and Flowers Over Green Wash Background–12″ by 16″ Watercolor on Paper
Watercolor on 9″ by 12″ Watercolor Paper
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Bunny Spring Conference
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Bunnies gathering for a Spring Conference just before the Spring Holidays.
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My friend who is an amazing artist, told me the elephant looked demonic. I had to fix that! So here is the corrected painting.
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