Lady Beverly's Fine Art

Betsy' Rose

2011-07-25T21:16:00.000-04:00

Here I am again. I have done a lot since I last posted. I will be posting several things over the next few postings.

This is my color pencil painting of my Rose. I grew this rose and took its' picture then painted it. It is approximately 9 x 12 on meintes paper. I did it with prismacolor pencils and gamsol.

I did a show in Urbana 2 weeks ago and did pretty well - the weather was very, very hot but people came anyway. It sure makes you feel good when it goes well doesn't it?

Thanks for checking my blog!

Pen & Ink Betsy!

2011-01-12T19:06:00.000-05:00

Please look at Betsy - I have drawn her and did some pen & ink and put a watercolor wash over it. It is definitely not done but getting there. This picture is about 9 x 9 on watercolor arches. I'm not pleased with her right ear but will do some fluffing to it. Once that I did the eyes, she really came to life and looks just like my Betsy.

Any comments will be appreciated.

Thanks for looking.

PRAYER SHAWL FOR BETTY JO!

2010-12-01T16:17:00.000-05:00

I found out about a month ago that one of my best friends has breast cancer. For quite some time I have wanted to start a Prayer Shawl Ministry at our church - so now is the time. I knitted this, had it blessed by our Priest and prayed over by 5 of us girls at church who will start this ministry and presented it to my friend to use in her hours of need. Hope this gives her many hours of knowing how much she is loved and cared for.

There is such a need for this ministry - I have done some research on line and the wonderful stories of how this helps is amazing. A local group of women whom get together to knit among themselves, provided one for one of their friends' husband who was very ill - after he passed away, his wife used it and still does - she says that it is a comfort to her now - feels like he has his arms around her.

This can be done for anyone - housebound, sick, military, new babies, etc -

Blessings & hugs!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

2010-11-24T09:18:00.000-05:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!!!

HIP HIP HOORAY!!!!!!

2010-11-23T11:14:00.000-05:00

I LOVE my new socks!!!!!! They really were easy - just like everything else you have to pay attention to the pattern - but I highly recommend Margarites pattern.

I am going to start another pair soon - I have just finished a prayer shawl, had it blessed by our Priest and prayed on by my friends for one of my bestest friends who has breast cancer. While us girls were praying on the shawl, one of us 5 girlfriends started crying, she has a good friend who also has breast cancer. So I have another shawl half done and will finish it by Sunday so that I can give it to her.

Prayer shawls are so meaningful - I'm starting, as you can see, my own ministry of it at our Parish.

I will post pictures and more stories soon.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!!!!

Blessings & Hugs

(especially Margarite for the wonderful basket weave pattern)

2ND POSTING OF GERMAN SOCKS!

2010-11-17T14:17:00.000-05:00

Here they are! I have turned the heel and now I am going to put them back on one circular needle. I was afraid - but it was easy - just really follow the pattern. I love the pattern by Marguerite of http://www.stitchesofviolet.blogspot.com/ - again Marguerite, thank you.

Of course, it is just like anything else - practice, practice, practice.

OUR GIRLS!

2010-11-15T12:27:00.000-05:00

Today I'm posting 'our girls'! Betsy is a 16 month old Cavalier King Charles - 13 lbs of total love!!!!! She is the most loving dog I have ever hand in my whole life!!!!! I actually got her for a song - they sell for considerable money and I adopted her at 9 months because she has epilepsy - the breeder felt good about letting me adopt her since I had to put down my Cocker Spaniel in March - she was 12 and epilepsy since she was 2 years old and the breeder thought that she could would be good for us.

Then this is her sister, Heidi - a rescued Great Pyrenees!!!!! She is 100#'s of love - I rescued her but she bonded with my husband. They are wonderful dogs - look out for each other - always want to be with each other - we get looked at a lot when we walk them - Mutt & Jeff.

SALZBURG DALIHA

2010-11-12T09:05:00.000-05:00

Isn't this the most beautiful Daliha ever! This one plus the one on my blog's heading are both taken from Salzburg Austria near where the Sound of Music was filmed - they had them in every color you could imagine. I think that I'm going to paint this!

I have gotten the heel flap done on my Munich socks and have picked up the stitches for the instep - I had to put it down for a while - I think that I'm stuck - will try to go on with it this weekend.

Thanks for looking at my Blog!!!!!

My Red Velvet Rose

2010-11-09T14:16:00.000-05:00

The pictures doesn't do this Rose justice - it is absolutely magnificient!!!!! My neighbor gave the plant to me a couple of years ago - she didn't like it. I don't think I have a green thumb - this beautiful thing grew itself. I bet I have had at least 3 dozen long stem red roses off of this plant this year. I wish I knew what kind it is - I have this one on my desk at work and everyday it opens even more. I must paint this -

MY GERMAN SOCKS!

2010-11-08T14:49:00.000-05:00

Here we are!!!!! I bought this yarn in Munich, Germany last month - they have wonderful yarn shops over there. I bought 2 skeins of this - I will have to post what it is when I post the finished product - I can't remember and I don't have the label with me. Plus it is written in German - it has a free sock pattern, in German, which I don't read of speak - if anyone would like it, I will forward it to you!

I'm doing the Basketweave Ribbing Sock Pattern kindly posted free by Marguerite of http://www.stitchesofviolet.blogspot.com/ - again Marguerite, thank you.

I have another pair of socks that I started from the toe up and ready to do the heel turn - or whatever it is called - and afraid to challange it. So I started these when I saw Marguerite's pattern - sounded simple but now I'm at the other end of the heel thinging - getting scared! But I must pursue!!!! Be strong - fight the challange - don't I sound strong?

We will see - stay tuned for the next chapter!

PEG'S JOURNAL

2010-10-20T15:35:00.000-04:00

Here is something that I have done this summer - I made 6 of these for my bestest friends! Truly my the best support group you could ever wish for! I covered a wirebound journal completely with paper and added the embellishments - I custom each one for each person's personality - it was a lot of fun to do.

Please keep checking back on my blog - I am into a little of everything right now. The old Bev is back - as my previous post indicated I have had a rough summer but feeling much better now.

I'm doing a little painting, a little knitting, a little scrapbooking, etc. - the muse is back in me - just so that I finish something!!!!!

Thanks for looking!!!1

BLOOMING SUNFLOWER

2010-09-23T10:19:00.000-04:00

Good morning everyone!!!!!

Long time - no see! I'm sorry but I have had a tough summer - my oldest daughter passed away the end of June and it has really taken a tole on me. I'm getting better and I go on as I can.

Here is my last art rendering!!!!! This is an original by me!!!!!

This is a Color Pencil Painting - ready for sale - either prints or the original! Please email if you are interested and we will talk pricing and shipping.

Thank you -

I will be gone from the 26th of September until the 6th of October though - a very, very much needed vacation.

Please check back often - I think that I'm back.

Bev

UPDATE ON PELICAN

2010-04-29T12:00:00.000-04:00

I'm liking this better and better - I know his one foot is definitely not done - my husband wants me to put in a surprise - like a shrimp boat far in the back or an umbrella on the beach - but I can't decide what to do - I would love some advice.

I also know that I want more color in the beak - they are not colorful birds but I still want a tad more.

Stay tuned for more!

NEXT STAGE OF PELICAN

2010-04-29T11:56:00.001-04:00

I have changed my mind about the background - I like this idea better since it won't be taking away from the Pelican much!

PELICAN IN DAYTONA BEACH

2010-04-29T11:55:00.001-04:00

This is prismacolor on mi-teintes goldish color paper. He is standing on a railing and there will be water, then a stone wall (I think). Just kind of playing it by ear. I don't like the sky at all but bear with me!

FINAL STAGE OF BEAR (I think)

2010-04-29T11:47:00.001-04:00

And here is a closeup of her also!

This isn't the best photo - the flash was too bright on the right side.

I think that I am done - Please contact me if you are interested - I'm getting ready to take her and have my prints made.

NEXT STAGE OF BEAR

2010-04-29T11:46:00.000-04:00

Here is the (maybe) final picture of Bear. As you can see, the reference photo is there also - I wasn't particular that it matched exactly - just that it looked like a real cat!

Bear - part 3

2010-04-07T14:02:00.002-04:00

Here is the almost finished posting of Bear - I think the eyes really get you - I should change it to Bear's Stare-Down! I have to do a couple more finishing touches.

If you would be interested in purchasing him - please email me.

Thanks for looking!

'BEAR' - CAT! Part 2

2010-03-30T14:08:00.002-04:00

Here is my next stage of Bear - when I have her setting up and come into the room - it is like she is following me with her eyes. Could it be? She is going quite fast - should have the finishing touches on her tomorrow.

Thanks for looking!!

'BEAR' - CAT!

2010-03-29T14:36:00.003-04:00

This is a posting of my latest work in progress. This is my Grandson's cat 'Bear' - it is not so important that it looks exactly like Bear but similiar and as good work.

It is about 10 x 12 on tan mi-teintes paper with prismacolor pencils.

2010-02-16T09:22:00.003-05:00

Please note this came from Art-n-Sewl! I love this!

BIRTHDAY SURPRISE CARD

2010-02-08T12:25:00.002-05:00

This is another thing that I do - I make custom Greeting Cards. Most of my cards are made to fit a 5 x 7 envelope. I did not record who made the different papers that I use. The card itself is cardstock, with glitter paper, shiny paper, foam flowers with brads, the present has a metal heart charm attached with a large brad and, of course, some bling! I wish the picture was better but with the shiny paper and the bling, it was hard to get a good picture. It is much colorful that what is shown. The present was cut on the Cricut.

Thanks for looking!

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

2010-02-08T12:22:00.002-05:00

This is a print of my winter scene done in oil rouging. It is a pen & ink drawing of a sled and a basket of berries and ferns against a wood fence. Notice the mouse footprints and the mouse house. This measures 9 x 11 on great quality archival safe paper. This design was created by Mary Owens - I added the berries and twigs to the basket.

Hope you enjoy this!

SUNFLOWER MORNING

2010-02-03T14:39:00.002-05:00

This is another original by Lady Beverly!

It measures 9 x 11 on pale yellow mi-teintes paper done on the smooth side. I use only Prismacolor pencils and blend with Gamsol. This technique makes my paintings look just like painting.

I did this painting from a photograph taken by a good friend of mine. It was taken in her backyard last summer - first time I saw it I knew that I needed to paint it.

Thanks for looking!

2010-02-02T10:13:00.002-05:00

I'm back - after hectic holidays and doing many new projects, I'm back with my blog.

This is 'Miss Sabrina' - she is a chick with an attitude done in Prismacolor color pencils. She is done on mi-tiense matboard and blended with gamsol. She is appoximately 10 x 14. I have her on Etsy now - I'm selling the print for $40.00.

Please check back often - my goal for 2010 is to have much more!

WIP IMPATIENCE FOR CHARLESTON

2009-10-27T08:48:00.002-04:00

Here is where I am at the moment - I have over 40 hours in this now - many, many little leaves. This will just be the base - there will be a lot of tweeking to be done! No Doubt!

Hope you enjoy my WIP - leave a comment if you wish.

Impatience for Charleston

2009-10-25T16:28:00.004-04:00

This is my second posting of Impatience for Charleston! I have much more done but am posting the different sections as I get them done. It is on blue mitienses paper, with prismacolors and is approximately 16 x 20. Please leave me a comment if you see anything that I need to so to improve this. I also have this posted on Wetcanvas.

Thanks for looking!

Bev

'My Hedgehog!'

2009-10-25T16:25:00.001-04:00

Here is my next to final touch of 'My Hedgehog!' - Since I posted this I see one or 2 minor things to touch up - otherwise, I 'think' I am finished. I posted it on Wetcanvas - will wait to hear what everyone thinks.

2009-10-13T15:10:00.002-04:00

Here is a color pencil painting that I have just finished. I just love this horse. She is an Ann DeMille Flood lesson. This was a lot of fun to do - prismacolor pencils on vellum. Approximately 11 x 14.

2009-10-12T14:16:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone!

Here is what I did Saturday - took a class in Dayton at the DAGSO chapter with Marian Jackson. She is a wonderful teacher! This is her copy from her website - mine is almost done. This is color pencil on Mi-Tientes tobacco paper. This class was very informative and enjoyable.

When I get mine done, I will post and you can compare.

Thanks to all involved!!!!! & Happy Painting!

Impatience for Charleston

2009-10-06T18:23:00.004-04:00

It has been a while since I have blogged - I must apologize for that.

Here is a work in progress - this is going to be titled 'Impatience for Charleston'. It is color pencil on a 16 x 20 piece of blue, smooth vellum. You can see my reference picture that I took along with my magifying glass.

This picture was taken 2 years ago in Charleston, SC on our Honeymoon.

'ART ON THE LAWN'

2009-08-10T11:55:00.002-04:00

Good Morning Peeps!

Well this show went pretty well. We really enjoyed it - had a few sales and some contacts. This was a well established show - over 20 years so it drew a big crowd. Unlike the first show, there was no rain! Yeah! This being the 2nd show - we were also more relaxed. I know that I need to focus on some smaller items but hopefully I will be combining the art with some quality crafts.

Keep watching my blog and please make comments - it really makes you feel good when people comment.

Thanks

Happy Day!

SHOW!

2009-08-05T12:00:00.002-04:00

Things here have been pretty busy - getting ready for a show this weekend ' Art on the Lawn' in Yellow Springs. Wish me well - hope to get more exposure to the public art world!

Had all 4 grandsons this past weekend - we had a great time - went to a museum for a Dragon Exhibit on Friday night, swimming, Butterfly Festival and Dayton Dragons Game all on Saturday! In between time there were kickball games, playing chess, drawing and playing a computer game - that's what happens when you have three 9 year olds and one 5 year old - must keep everyone busy - but I think all had a great time!

Must get back to work!

AS TIME GOES BY!

2009-07-27T21:56:00.000-04:00

This is a watercolor painting done on 300# arches watercolor paper. The actual painting is 13 x 17 and the overall measurement is 25 X 21. It has a double matt, burgundy over ivory with a walnut frame with dust cover on the back.As you can see it is a mandolin with a bottle of wine and the sheet music of 'As Time Goes by' from Casablanca. It also has a book and a bowl. If you would like, I could also change the name of the song and put a different initial on the wine bottle. This is a great picture for over the bar.

2009-07-26T22:06:00.002-04:00

Here is my Birdhouse with a cat Pen & Ink painting. It is 11.5 x 13.5 with the overall size 14.5 x 17. It has a painted frame in charcoal with white splatter paint and a wooden feather as an added embellishment.

The weather here was absolutely wonderful here today - we had a birthday party for the Brother-in-law which has been a tradition for over 40 years. Turned out very nice!

Both Gracie and Heidi was groomed Friday for the party - so they were their absolute best! Heidi, the Great Pry, is so white you need sunglasses to look at her now.

Have a great week!!!!!

ORIGINAL FRAMED & MATTED 'MADONNA'

2009-07-22T10:25:00.001-04:00

This is my 'original' color pencil painting of the Madonna by Michelanglo. The overall measurement is 14.5 x 17.5 with a black etched mat. The actual size of the picture is 8 x 10 The painting is done with prismacolor pencils in only 5 colors. The picture has a dust cover and wire hanger on the back.If you have any questions, please email me.Thank you for looking!P.S. Please overlook the vertical lines - they are from my camera and setting.

GIRAFF PRINT

2009-07-22T10:19:00.002-04:00

This is a print of my original watercolor painting. It measures 12 x 18 on archival paper. The background is scrunchy (if there is such a word) blue. These would be cute in a nursery or a child's (0-100) room. This comes shrinkwrapped.

THE SUNFLOWER GIRLS

2009-07-22T08:18:00.002-04:00

This is a whimsical painting of 2 little girls with their Sunflowers and a birdhouse. I'm sure you will enjoy these girls - they make you happy! This is a Pen & Ink with acrylic wash on 300# watercolor paper. The picture is 9.5 x 7.5 and the overall size is 9.5 x 11.5. The frame is a wooden frame painted Evergreen with sanded edges.

Check this out on my etsy!

ART AFFAIR ON THE SQUARE

2009-07-20T14:58:00.003-04:00

Here is what I have been working on! Getting several of my paintings ready for this show. It was my first real art show - I did it with my friend who makes candles. It was 'ok' but it rained half of the day which was a real disappointment and a little bit scary. I was afraid that my pictures would be ruined - but they were not! I didn't sell much but neither did anyone else. I don't know if it was the economy or the weather. Not too bad of a crowd.

At least I have the first 'scary' one under my belt and am looking forward to the next one in Yellow Springs, Ohio - the Art in the Park in August. It was a learning experience for me!

I think that I might have some leads from it - since people took my business card.

HEIDI SAYS "WHAT?"

2009-07-06T09:06:00.003-04:00

Well, here is what I have been working on! My baby - Miss Heidi - our Great Pyrenees! She is almost 4 years old and very, very loveable. A 90# lapdog. This is done on 140# watercolor with winsor-newton paints. It is approximately 11x14.

Let me know if anyone is interested in a painting of their favorite pet. I paint from pictures.

Chat later!

Bev

Cute As A Button Quilt book giveaway!

2009-06-23T09:03:00.002-04:00

Click on the site below and enter to win this great book!

http://www.favecraftsblog.com/book-review-and-giveaway-cute-as-a-button-quilts/

2009-06-14T20:09:00.002-04:00

Well, Katie is back by popular demand. I was asked to do this doll for a friend who's mother bought this same doll about 27 years ago at a craft show. Katie has always been a hit! She is 18" tall and is soft sculptured. She has flower eyes, hand stitched nose and mouth, sculptured fingers, ears and dimples in the knees. She has a pink with butterflies dress with matching panties and an eyelet pinafore. Her socks are real baby socks with felt shoes. I have hand stitched each strand of her hair on and added ribbons to her ponytails.

She is always a joy to make - she just comes to life right in front of me!!!!!

If you are interested, she is $40.00 plus shipping. She can be made in different colors to suit you.

It has been a great weekend, went to a hosta walk on Saturday and spent the rest of the day in Columbus. I had never been to a Hosta walk - they had over 600 hostas at this farm north of Columbus, Ohio - could have spent a fortune - but only bought a half of dozen. Beautiful speciums!

Thanks for looking!!!!!

2009-06-11T19:30:00.005-04:00

As you can see I am expanding my blog - I am now going to be posting many things that I make. For instance, let me introduce you to Lizzie & Lenny - they are looking to be adopted by a loving, cozy family. They are 18" soft cloth dolls that are now on my Etsy page - go to www.wilbee26@etsy.com to see their profile.

I haven't been on here much lately because after doing the Memorial Day Parade, that I described in a previous post, I immediately starting on the Cancer Relay for Life that was held from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. the next day - June 5th & 6th. I was the Captain for our Exchange Club so I had to make sure every thing was organized. It was really a lot of fun, and very, very heart warming. I had a luminary dedicated to both of my parents who passed away from Cancer and I walked in the survivor walk as I am a twice survivor of melanoma! Thank God for great Doctors! I truly believe that they have saved my life. If you have never participated in one of these it is well worth doing - it makes you feel so good that people care!!!!! We are going to beat this Cancer thing!!!!!!!

Oh, by the way, I donated a print of my Kohl dog painting that is posted here on the blog. They promoted it by saying that it was done by a cancer survivor! The gentleman that won it was tickled!

So - now I hope to be better at updating my blog. I will probably be posting in another couple of days!!!!!

Happy Painting everyone!!!!

2009-05-26T10:18:00.002-04:00

Well, I'm not good about doing a blog without pictures of my work but I have not had time this weekend to work on them. By this being Tuesday (my Monday) morning and realizing that I did not touch a paint brush or a color pencil for the last 5 days is very depressing for me. But we had a wonderful weekend here - the weather was wonderful. I'm involved with The Exchange Club of Springfield which is a service organization that is 98 years old and 2 weeks ago we had our district convention in Sandusky and then this last weekend we were in the Memorial Day Parade - one of our service projects is 'Give A Kid A Flag' to instill patriotism in children - so we passed out over 2400 flags and that was on about 1/3 of the parade route - but it really was fun. I was stunned at how many adults wanted flags also. It is very heart warming to see how people love our country!

I'm working on a watercolor single Rose that should be done this week. For my upcoming show in July I need to focus on some smaller (8x10) pictures so that is my goal. I want to do this same rose in different colors. At the parade I had my camera with me, of course, you hardly ever find me with out one, and got some great shots of some horses (my favorite animal - next is dogs) so I'm hoping to attempt them. They were beautiful - a 4-H club - they had stenciled Stars on them and red/white & blue sparkley streamers one the tails. You never know when you are going to see something that might make a great painting!

I guess it looks like I'm getting the hang of this after all.

Have a great day everyone!!!!!!!

2009-05-18T19:31:00.002-04:00

Here is my latest portrait - Little Luke! He is 18 months old in this picture - I hope you can see the reference photo - I decided not to do the flowers behind him because I wanted it to be just him - the focus to be just Luke! This is done on smooth bristol with prismacolor pencils and it measures appoximately 12x14. He is not done - I think I might use some watercolor to smooth out and give the background more texture. Just need some tweaking!

Have a great day - Bev

2009-05-11T10:03:00.002-04:00

Just a note to say that I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day! Both of my girls were tied up with work but called - so hubby and I went hiking with the 2 dogs. Absolutely beautiful day!

I'm working on a color pencil portrait of my 3rd cousin - little 18 month old Luke. Will post it here shortly - hope to have it done this week. Got some tweaking to do to it.

Happy Painting!

2009-04-23T11:56:00.002-04:00

As you can see I have done some changes to the General's picture. I made is right arm about 1/2" wider and his right cheek is out a little more. This color on this picture is more true to the original one than the other post. I used the solvent method on this and really like the look - I didn't do it on the head but on the uniform - it makes it look like a painting. I'm getting more comfortable in doing portraits - in fact I'm really liking it.

We are finally getting some nice weather here starting today - anxious to paint outside.

Check out my Etsy postings. www.wilbee26.etsy.com - I have 2 listings on there right now and intend to add more every day.

I will post more later!

Happy Thursday!!!!!

GENERAL AUGUSTUS SEWELL

2009-04-21T11:06:00.002-04:00

Here is my latest color pencil painting. It is 10x13 on mitense paper. I think that I need to readjust it. It was fun to do - I like using OMS on the color pencil technique - it looks like I actually painted it. The wax just melts together. I will post the update when I figure out how to correct them.

Happy Painting everyone!!!!!

2009-04-20T14:15:00.001-04:00

2009-04-19T16:19:00.002-04:00

Just a note to say that I am now working on a color pencil painting that i will post later when it is done "The General".

GERANIUM!

2009-04-09T18:41:00.002-04:00

This is a 11 x 14 watercolor on 300# arches paper with Winsor Newton Paints. The 2 dark leaves are not as dark as they appear in this photo. This can be custom painted with any color that you would like. Without a frame - shrink wrapped - $375.00. Please email with questions.

Thank you!

2009-04-08T08:23:00.002-04:00

This is my attempt to do one of the twin grandsons - I'm not really pleased with this - I think that I need to do something different with his mouth.

I am currently working on a geranium watercolor that I will post soon.

Thanks for looking - please leave me comments.

Trouble making comments!

2009-04-06T08:33:00.002-04:00

I'm sorry that some of you are having trouble making comments on my site - I'm checking into this - please keep checking back to see.

Thank you for your patience!

Bev

Magnolia

2009-04-02T08:20:00.000-04:00

Here is my watercolor magnolia - it was done on 300# arches and has the salt technique done on it. This is one of my first - I had never done the salt before - isn't it amazing our little tricks that we do - before I started studying art - I would never thought of putting salt on my wet picture!!!! Always something fun and interesting - that's why it is 'Happy Painting'.

KOHL'S PRIDE

2009-04-01T19:27:00.000-04:00

I just finished this - it is a 10 x 12 color pencil painting. This dog is a theraphy dog belonging to a co-member of the Exchange Club here in Springfield. Actually, it is his daughter's dog - Kohl. They dress him up for different occasions. She made a note card from her snapshot and he brought it to show me since I love dogs. I loved it and asked permission for me to paint it. I decided to do the color pencil on bristol smooth with prismacolors. I also used Odor Mineral Spirits which turns it into a wonderful painting look picture. I have also made prints of this which will both be available on my website which will be up shortly.

Happy April 1st!!!!!

2009-03-31T14:54:00.000-04:00

Here is my 'Star of Wonder' that I painted acrylic on canvas board. What fun it was to do! All of the stippling for the fun was fun. If you are interested in bears, please keep an eye on my blog because I am working on a couple of others.

2009-03-30T08:41:00.000-04:00

Well, here we are - my first art show! This is in downtown Springfield - a brand new gallery - Xcetra Art Gallery. It went very well, regardless of how nervous I was. We had a good turn out for the grand opening. The gallery isn't really done yet - but the possibilities are pretty good. It was a very nice assortment of art including digital, rock sculpting, jewelry, stained glass, fabric and candles that looked and smelled good enough to eat. They were in the shape of a stack of pancakes, tarts, cup of black coffee with a stack of oatmeal cookies - all as candles! Also, there was the watercolor, oil, pastels, color pencils - I know I missed something but, like I said, it was a good opening and I know it will grow!

We had a great time, met quiet a few of other local artist and people who are sincerely interested in art. My pictures will be there for 30 days and then there will be another show. The pictures on the wall are my originals and the ones on the floor are prints.

Now I must get ready for my next show - we are lauching my website this week - please keep looking for that update.

Thanks everyone for looking at my blog!!!!

2009-03-26T08:23:00.000-04:00

This is a color pencil painting of my oldest Grandson, Vinny - 8 years old. It is 11x14 done on tan mitense paper with prismacolor pencils. It like to do portraits and do them from photographs. I do them on commission and need 2-3 photos to make sure that I get the face, eyes, hair etc correct.
If anyone would like one - please feel free to contact me.

ANHINGA

2009-03-25T13:53:00.000-04:00

This is my Anhinga also known as a Water Turkey. He is 9 x 12 on watercolor paper. I started out doing watercolor but couldn't get the look that I wanted so I added color pencils - so it is a multi-media painting. I just loved this little guy (probably 2' tall) he was at the lagoon every night behind the house we were staying at on our honeymoon in South Carolina.

LITTLE BOY WITH MOTHER DUCK

2009-03-24T08:14:00.000-04:00

This is a color pencil painting that I have finished. It was a real challenge at first, in fact I gave it away to a friend who was going to finish it. Needless to say she gave it back to me many months later and I made myself finish it and when I did I was so proud of it. This picture does not do it justice - it is really beautiful - most people cannot believe that it is done in color pencils.

It is done on tan mitense paper (which is my favorite) and the finished product will fit in a 16 x 20 frame. I used all prismacolor pencils and a touch of soft pastel for the fog in the background of the pond.

10 LITTLE PELICANS

2009-03-23T14:13:00.000-04:00

This is an acrylic on watercolor paper. It was a lot of fun to do - it is painted on top of different gel mediums then stamped and scraped with a fork, several things to give it texture. When it was dry then I painted on top of the texture.

Len's Hibiscus

2009-03-18T10:12:00.000-04:00

This is a watercolor that I finished a couple of weeks ago. It is about 14 x 17 on 300# arches watercolor paper. I will be showing it at a brand new local art gallery the end of this month. I will have the original matted and framed and then have prints to purchase also and maybe some greeting cards.

I did this as a dedication to my father who passed away in January. It is a photo that I took of one of his hibiscus's in Florida. It is all watercolor except the white veins and I used waterdown acrylic paint for those with a red wash over the top.

My Girls on the Beach

2009-03-17T14:55:00.000-04:00

This is a color pencil painting that I did using prismacolors on blue mi-tense paper. It is approximately 14x17. This was done as a lesson doing waves realistically.

COLOR PENCIL SANTA PAINTING!

2009-03-10T14:25:00.000-04:00

This is a color pencil painting that I did as a wedding/college graduation gift for my niece. It is approximately 14 x 17 on beige mitiense paper with all prismacolor pencils. These are fun to do - and really don't take much time. I really like to give Christmas items for wedding gifts so that they have something to put out at Christmas time and, hopefully, it will be considered a heirloom.

I had it framed in gold with a green suede mat with a gold undermat and gold beading around the painting.