End of a Long Day by Phyllis

This one I did back in the 80's as well . I used two post cards and created this painting. I won a first place at an amatuer art show with this one. I can't wait to get my painting area together so I can start again.

Please leave your comments -- good or bad. They are always appreciated!!!

Bluebonnets in Texas! by Sylvia

   

As we approach Spring, in Texas , we look forward to enjoying the beautiful Bluebonnet fields and other wild flowers. This is a typical scene in Texas, I painted this from a photo that was taken a few years ago. I hope you like it and will leave me your comments. I appreciate any feedback you can give me. I am still learning and any guidance or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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All American by Phyllis

This is a painting that I did back in the late 1980's. I got the picture out of Parade magazine. The original artist was Perillo "I think". I just loved the little Indian with the eagle. I changed the background some and tried to do the original justice. Please leave comments -- good or bad. Thank you - I will be posting more very soon!!!

First Painting by Sylvia

 This Rock Church is a painting I did about 3 months ago.  I really enjoyed painting it. It's really the first painting I have completed. I'm sure there are some mistakes on it but I plan to keep painting and improving! The mixing of the colors was my biggest challenge. Thanks for looking, post any comments you might have. I really would appreciate the feedback.

Some of My Work by Phyllis



The Stalker



Panting Leopard

Here are a couple of drawings I did in October. Since then I found a great book that shows me the answer to some of my questions.I would love to have feedback from anyone !!!

Favorite artist??

Do you have a favorite artist?? They don't have to be famous...they could be ....Someone in your family? A friend? Neighbor? Tell us about them and what you like or don't like about their work. Do you know where there's going to be an art show, or craft show for selling artwork? Anything about art... Let us know what you think about it.

Getting Started - Organize Your Space

I am about to be in a new place and that calls for getting organized, it will have to be since it is MUCH smaller than I am coming from. I haven't painted in 16 years but have helped friends get started and helped with problems that have come up with their projects. So I got the bug to paint and draw again. Like many, I am essentially getting started for the first time, even though I used to compete in art shows; I would love that again. Need some more of those ribbons!!!

First thing is to get all of my supplies out and put them where I can see them. I will use what I have first, plastic containers, shelves or whatever I have on hand. I will need a place for my brushes, paints, turpenoid,and pencils for drawing on canvas and paper. For that I use a tool box. It has separate areas for paints etc, and the lift out top shelf with long areas, is great for the brushes. I have a plastic unit I use to keep my drawing tools in one drawer, watercolors in another and misc. in the third drawer. My projector is used for enlarging and getting the main subject drawn onto canvas or paper. I just use it to do outlines and the rest is freehand. I am thinking my art area will be right in front of a window so I will have a good view while painting or drawing. Don't forget a good light system. I use one that has an iridescent bulb and a regular light bulb,for a more natural light. Be sure to set it up where it doesn't cast a shadow on your project.

Next: Picking a Project--Leave us any comments and follow us and let's all have fun painting!!!