reaching sphere

$80 - 8x10"watercolour original painting

I tried out a new palette during my life drawing class this week. I added olive green, a colour I rarely use, to balance the soft pinks. For this pose, the model held a blue ball which contrasted wonderfully with my red green palette. 

distant call

$40 - 5x7"painting on 90lb paper with 8x10"mat.

I was out urban sketching today when I stumbled across a photo of this lovely red fox. So, I enjoyed the outdoor weather while painting this one. Just kinda happened that way... 

hummin' along singin' a song

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

This little fella was actually part of the same still life set up as the previous post. However, he was so colourful, he stole all the attention. I figured, he needed to be in a painting all to himself. I really wanted to let the watercolour blend and do it's thing in this piece. It's pretty much exactly what I'm going for when I work.

Happy National Ferret Day!

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"Who me?" - I painted this little one for The Ferret Challenge over at Daily Paintworks, which I entered this week. I figured, being National Ferret Day, it would be a fun subject for people to explore. : )

Thanks to all those who participate. It's a lovely animal to draw and paint.

$40 - 6x8"painting with 8x10"mat.

in the clear

$100 - 8x10"painting

Somehow all of these objects just came together... : )
close ups -

in the swim of things

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Another polar bear! I rarely do a wash over an entire painting but I thought I'd give it a go with this one. 

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat

International Polar Bear Day!

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It's International Polar Bear Day, so I thought I'd paint this little cutie this morning. He's saying "who me... my day?!" 

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

early on

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I've been going through a new animal drawing book by Glenn Vilppu. He's a wonderful draftsman and the book inspired me to paint this early morning black bear, wandering out to start his day. I used a photo from the wonderful website WetCanvas' reference photo library. 

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat

over yonder

$40 - 4x6"painting

Well, it finally snowed! After a mild season, I happily woke up to a winter wonderland.

fine feathered friends

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

These two are enjoying a little thoughtful conversation after a long holiday break.

magenta

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This was my final watercolour demo for the wonderful Mississauga Art Club. Magenta pansies, proud and unique!

$60 - 8x10"painting

six

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I'm working on a few more abstracts before teaching a Watercolour Class this Thursday. It's about using selected colours in loose non-representational ways.

$80 - 9x12"painting

a few more hand studies

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Well, InkTober is coming to an end. I've had lots of fun with it. I hope to squeeze one more ink drawing in this week. If not, until next year. : )

"Jo" and "think aloud"

Jo

think aloud

InkTober is keeping my on my toes with portraits! I'm drawing with an RSVP pen, which is quite fine, then adding a wash. Also, finished framing all my work today in preparation for the show this weekend. Super excited! Watercolours really shine once they are matted and framed.

Here's info for the Toronto Riverdale Group Art Show.

Sue's hat... Jim's hat

I'm really enjoying InkTober! It's got me doing 3-value portrait studies with an RSVP pen and wash, homework that is long overdue. It's easy to get caught up in the wonderful world of watercolour, but sometimes it's important to go back to basics. Also, I do love painting people wearing hats. : )

8x10"paintings

study of an onion

It turns out that red onions are a blast to paint!!

$20 - 8x10"painting

oops-a-daisy

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Daisies!!

$80 - 8x10"painting

blossoming

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Another lovely Cherry Blossom Tree. A few more days and they'll be gone... until next year.

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

And here's my trusty paintbox.

gotta run

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I was recently nominated to post '3 paintings a day for 5 days' on facebook. The challenge intended to flood fb with photos of art. It made me revisit some old paintings. So, being inspired by them, I thought I'd do some more horse race paintings. Please feel free to friend me on facebook!

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.