ART: ........ Christmas Cards
I used the next three images for christmas cards a couple years ago. Each one was about 4x5.
1: Christmas Cardinal
Simple, non-wash. First bird. Fun getting texture of feathers.
2: Swan at Takeoff
On of my best, this is another bird picture, loose wash and blue grey lines for background. A bit of turbulence under the wing, shows power in the bird.
3: Lake Superior Storm
I once again used the rubber "stuff" to create the white-ness of lightning. Subdued color scheme to show heavy clouds.
We are always traveling, whether in our faith, in our relationships, in our wisdom and knowledge, or on the road.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
Art...............
Art Day Whatever......
As you can tell, I'm not very good at regular posting. I decided to put more pics up at a time. Here are many of my watercolors. Above is a really washed over misting scene. Supposedly with a building on the horizon. Two people struggle through the rain.
The purpose of the next work was for testing various depths of blue. I also used a rubber based material to create that white beach line. The rubber guards the original paper color, and is then rubbed off when dry.
My first watercolor ever.... "Exploding Rainbow" was a abstract flop when I was twelve.
This work was to highlight detail, and to attempt a 3D branch system.
"Prickly Pears," a bit disjointed with the mountains is of a family picture from a vacation.
Tried to get distance and 3D-ness. (Like tree-branch above)
"Reflection" is probably my best watercolor to date. It's purpose can be seen in its name.
"The Light" is not accenting the lighthouse, as can be assumed from the centerpiece, but instead the sunset in the back. hence the lighthouses plain black silhouette.
As you can tell, I'm not very good at regular posting. I decided to put more pics up at a time. Here are many of my watercolors. Above is a really washed over misting scene. Supposedly with a building on the horizon. Two people struggle through the rain.
The purpose of the next work was for testing various depths of blue. I also used a rubber based material to create that white beach line. The rubber guards the original paper color, and is then rubbed off when dry.
My first watercolor ever.... "Exploding Rainbow" was a abstract flop when I was twelve.
This work was to highlight detail, and to attempt a 3D branch system.
"Prickly Pears," a bit disjointed with the mountains is of a family picture from a vacation.
Tried to get distance and 3D-ness. (Like tree-branch above)
"Reflection" is probably my best watercolor to date. It's purpose can be seen in its name.
"The Light" is not accenting the lighthouse, as can be assumed from the centerpiece, but instead the sunset in the back. hence the lighthouses plain black silhouette.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Art Day 21
So..... art day 21: "Tatonka"
I like to use this name after the native american word for bison as in "Dances with Wolves," a favorite movie of mine. These two works are of the same picture. I used a tracing of the pencil sketch as an outline for the watercolor. This was my first watercolor picture, and it turned out quite well.
The pencil was a little out of shape, so I redefined it for the painting.
I like to use this name after the native american word for bison as in "Dances with Wolves," a favorite movie of mine. These two works are of the same picture. I used a tracing of the pencil sketch as an outline for the watercolor. This was my first watercolor picture, and it turned out quite well.
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