Archive for February, 2009
February 10th, 2009
Fanning the Flames
The bird feeders are full – and within 10 minutes of filling them, a pair of nuthatches were all over my trees. I love how he’s stretching out his wing, as if to say “it’s been a long winter – I’m ready.” Yep, me too!!
February 9th, 2009
Custom Portrait Giveaway : Week #7
Today begins Week #7 of my 2009 weekly graphite portrait giveaway! Each week, one winner will be selected to receive one 5×7 graphite drawing from their photograph. Last week’s winner, Willie, was a much loved Maine Coon cat that was rescued by Ammie. Her love for him is still apparent, even after his passing. Willie […]
February 7th, 2009
Portrait Winner – Week #6
Winner of Week #6 of my Custom Portrait Giveaway is Ammie with her story of Willie – a cat she rescued and promptly fell in love with. Willie holds a special place in my heart. He’s my “first born” and my “first love”. He was such an amazing cat. I rescued him when he was […]
February 5th, 2009
Dog Portrait : Taysia Blue WIP #3
I finished Taysia’s underpainting today. This is the scary part, for those of you who might be seeing one of my underpaintings for the first time. These are the darkest darks, the colors that I see in the shadows of Taysia’s photo. My palette is the same as always – I think that gives my […]
February 4th, 2009
Dog Portrait : Taysia Blue WIP #2
I’ve worked in Taysia Blue’s background color – which is a gradated combination of yellow ochre, burnt sienna and burnt umber. The photo makes it appear a little darker than it is – it’s a beautiful warm amber color. I pulled the ochre and burnt umber into the mix because I’ll use those in one […]
February 2nd, 2009
Custom Portrait Giveaway : Week #6
Today begins week 6 of my 2009 weekly graphite portrait giveaway! Each week, one winner will be selected to receive one 5×7 graphite drawing from their photograph. Welcome to Week 6! Last week’s winner was a touching story of a beautiful baby boy, Dylan. Dylan is pictured above, next to his completed portrait. Each Monday, […]
February 2nd, 2009
Dog Portrait : Taysia Blue WIP #1
I’ll be working on an oil dog portrait this week of Taysia Blue, a beautiful Siberian Husky (black & white) with bi-colored eyes. Taysia’s family portraits include Elsie, Badger, Jambalaya and Kona. I’ll post another progress shot when I get the background painted in, if all goes well – that will happen either late today […]
Fanning the Flames
The bird feeders are full – and within 10 minutes of filling them, a pair of nuthatches were all over my trees. I love how he’s stretching out his wing, as if to say “it’s been a long winter – I’m ready.” Yep, me too!!
Custom Portrait Giveaway : Week #7
Today begins Week #7 of my 2009 weekly graphite portrait giveaway! Each week, one winner will be selected to receive one 5×7 graphite drawing from their photograph. Last week’s winner, Willie, was a much loved Maine Coon cat that was rescued by Ammie. Her love for him is still apparent, even after his passing. Willie […]
Portrait Winner – Week #6
Winner of Week #6 of my Custom Portrait Giveaway is Ammie with her story of Willie – a cat she rescued and promptly fell in love with. Willie holds a special place in my heart. He’s my “first born” and my “first love”. He was such an amazing cat. I rescued him when he was […]
Dog Portrait : Taysia Blue WIP #3
I finished Taysia’s underpainting today. This is the scary part, for those of you who might be seeing one of my underpaintings for the first time. These are the darkest darks, the colors that I see in the shadows of Taysia’s photo. My palette is the same as always – I think that gives my […]
Dog Portrait : Taysia Blue WIP #2
I’ve worked in Taysia Blue’s background color – which is a gradated combination of yellow ochre, burnt sienna and burnt umber. The photo makes it appear a little darker than it is – it’s a beautiful warm amber color. I pulled the ochre and burnt umber into the mix because I’ll use those in one […]
Custom Portrait Giveaway : Week #6
Today begins week 6 of my 2009 weekly graphite portrait giveaway! Each week, one winner will be selected to receive one 5×7 graphite drawing from their photograph. Welcome to Week 6! Last week’s winner was a touching story of a beautiful baby boy, Dylan. Dylan is pictured above, next to his completed portrait. Each Monday, […]
Dog Portrait : Taysia Blue WIP #1
I’ll be working on an oil dog portrait this week of Taysia Blue, a beautiful Siberian Husky (black & white) with bi-colored eyes. Taysia’s family portraits include Elsie, Badger, Jambalaya and Kona. I’ll post another progress shot when I get the background painted in, if all goes well – that will happen either late today […]
