We Three Dancers

I've been wanting to paint some dancers for a while now. I'm hoping to simplify the background so the dancers are prominent. So, today for a little bit of a change-up, little dancers. Thanks for stopping by.

27 Sketches/Counting Down!

I did a large painting of this photograph several years ago but, I wanted to try it again but on a smaller scale, 10"x8". I'm thinking of ways I can change it from the original painting by trying a different color palette. Thanks for stopping by.

I am so glad I'm a compulsive photographer when it comes to grabbing moments in time when I am at the beach. It is providing a lot of material to choose from for my paint-a-thon. When I'm sketching out a painting, I don't like to define facial features. I want to look at the way light and shadow hits the face when I'm painting it. Another beach scene and I thank you for stopping by.

I took a picture of these two playing on the beach when I was vacationing in Oregon several years ago. All little girls should have a big black dog to watch over them. Thanks for stopping by. (P.S.:painting day is getting closer!)

Another beach sketch emerged from my trusty No. 2 pencil. I don't know about anyone else but, sometimes, I find clothing maddening to draw: the folds, the way it falls, the way it catches the light....Maybe I should try a nude. Thanks for stopping by.

I'm going to be challenging myself with a couple of landscapes during my paint-a-thon. Oh boy. Thanks for stopping by.

So, today's exercise in frustration at the drawing board...boats. I've never tried to sketch them before and I can see why. They are not quite as straightforward to draw as you might think. Thanks for stopping by.