Finally,back to my oils.

I have been off work this week due to some health issues. So, rather than finish up more water colours I decided to pull out the oils again. I was in the process of this marsh scene I painted last fall near Bala, Ontario and really like the colours. The early morning light is my main interest and I am trying to achieve the mood of this morning. I have a small 6"x8" painting I did on location as a reference as well as several photos.
I still need to add all of the lights in the shadow areas, adjust values and add several hints of sunlight coming through the trees. I will post my progress in the next couple of days.

Another one completed!

This is another demo piece from my watercolour classes. I just added the lace (a time consuming area) and another glaze of reds & yellows on the apples. I do love realism!!! 10"x14 1/4"

Finally...I'm back doing some work!

It's been awhile since my last post! No real excuse except life and teaching have played havoc on my schedule. I am really trying to juggle my time and making an effort to post at least once a week!

I am in the process of finishing many small water colours that I started as studies in my classes in the winter. The spring sessions start next week so I will have many more near June.

On another note, I will be having a couple of small shows (I hope) I have entered into the Newmarket Studio Tour in October jurying is going on now. I also am considering showing my work at the Newmarket "Art Market" the 3rd Saturday of every month during June,July, August & Sept. I may consider another Home show as well. I will post these announcements on my blog and on facebook.

This is a photo of one of the paintings I did in the "Advanced Watercolour" class. I just had to finish up the lace cloth. It is 10"x14 1/4"

New work....in progress!

Here are some samples of my latest work. This is a sample of 12 model homes that I have been working on for the month of December. They are going to be built in Bradford, Ontario. I get 3 at a time & have approximately one week to paint three & deliver them.( roughly explains where this month has gone!!)   This large commission I started in November & hope to finish as soon as the commercial work has ended. Painting this is more interesting and rewarding than the new homes!

 This watercolour I did in November for a demo for the East Gwillimbury Group. These are samples of what I have been doing & I am working on the last 2 paintings of commercial work which have to be finished by Tuesday Jan. 3rd After that my teaching starts up again on the 11th. With a bit of luck...I may get back to my oils soon! The Gallery's are getting a bit thin with work!

Teaching,Pen & Ink and Watercolour!

Well, it has been awhile...again! I seem to get caught up in everyday "stuff" & then get bogged down with working on my teaching every week and then there is nothing left in me for my own painting. (gotta work on that !)
These are 4 pen & ink drawings some with colour (watercolour) applied either to the original or on a print.
I am also going to be giving a watercolour workshop in November to the East Gwillimbury Art Group for a day. The teaching seems to be going along very well.

 "Copper" with WC

 Landscape

 Colour on print

 Next lesson...fur & eyes on animals

I did manage a 2 day paint-out on my own on Thanksgiving Weekend up to Bracebridge and did several sketches and 2 plein air pieces for future oil paintings. The weather was unbelievable!!!! Mid 20's and sunny! Perfect. There are photos on my FB page. I will Post a couple here as well.

A week behind but finished!

Well, the finished painting. I did it in 2 weeks instead of 1but not bad for me! I am now focused on the next piece. I am extremely busy for the next 2 weeks but hope to get some painting in. The teaching is starting up in late Sept. and classes have to be planned and some exercises done as examples.

I would really like some comments from any viewers....please comment good or bad just let me know your thoughts.... all are welcome!

Well, missed my own deadline...no surprise!

Well, again I missed my time frame. I really have to make painting my priority. It is really difficult sometimes, and I feel I am starting to get into a bit of a rut. For some reason, I have been dwelling on the past. Mistakes, choices and what if's. Maybe it's my pending birthday, who knows. I do have a few things I wish I could have done differently and I'm sure I'm not alone on this. Painting however has always been my main passion but economics due play a major role in self doubt. I only can improve and with so does some monetary gain. I feel I have about 2 sessions left. They are getting longer with less painting. This means I'm thinking about "what" to do to improve the visual. I have kept to my original plan to add less detail but still have the work look realistic. Comments are very much welcome...haven't had too many so far????