When life gives you lemons, draw them, 11 x 14 inches dry pastels, graphite on paper

"When life gives you lemons, draw them." (Nikki)

"Color! What a deep and mysterious language." (Paul Gauguin)

Archive for January, 2018

Waterfall Abstract

Tuesday, January 30th, 2018


 

Waterfall Abstract, 11H x 14W inches watercolors on 140 lb premium
Waterfall Abstract, 11H x 14W inches watercolors on 140 lb premium, with mat. Framed size approx. 17H x 20W inches, white mat and white frame with crackle finish.

Oregon Beach Fantasy

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018


 
Oregon Beach Fantasy, 3W x 6H inches watercolors on 140 lb premium

Oregon Beach Fantasy, before spraying with paint through straw, 3W x 6H inches watercolors

Oregon Beach Fantasy, 3W x 6H inches watercolors on 140 lb premium

Left, first phase and above after puddles of water were allowed to soak in certain areas, then paint was blown with a straw. Paint was also removed in some areas. This created a much more dynamic painting.

Summer Forest Fantasy 01

Monday, January 8th, 2018


 
Summer Forest Fantasy 01, 6H x 2W inches watercolors

Summer Forest Fantasy 01, 6H x 2W inches watercolors

Summer Forest Fantasy 02

Sunday, January 7th, 2018


 
Summer Forest Fantasy 02, 6H x 2W inches watercolors

Summer Forest Fantasy 02, 6H x 2W inches watercolors

Autumn Forest scene bookmark

Saturday, January 6th, 2018


 
Autumn Forest scene, 6W x 2H inches watercolors

Autumn Forest scene, 6W x 2H inches watercolors

Multnomah Falls

Saturday, January 6th, 2018


 
Multnomah Falls, 6H x 2W inches watercolors

Multnomah Falls, 6H x 2W inches watercolors

Mountain Forest generic scene

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018


 
Mountain Forest generic scene, 6W x 2H inches watercolors

Mountain Forest generic scene, 6W x 2H inches watercolors

New Zealand sketches

Monday, January 1st, 2018


 

Pukeko or also Australasian Swamp Hen, 4H x 6W inches WC pencils


Agapanthus, near Ambury Regional Park, Mangere, New Zealand, 4H x 6W inches WC pencils

Agapanthus near Ambury Regional Park, Mangere, New Zealand, 4H x 6W inches quick sketch with WC pencils


Sheep, Mangere park New Zealand, 4H x 6W inches WC pencils

Sheep, Mangere park New Zealand, 4H x 6W inches quick sketch with WC pencils


Honey Eater on wild flax, New Zealand, 4H x 6W inches WC pencils