Working on this...

Too cold to work outside, so I have been able to devote some time to my art.

 

I am on a bowling league, and have to leave soon. I hope I get to finish this tomorrow.

 

Blues seem to be more difficult for me to work with. I think it may be the amount of pigment in the darker shade.

I love the fact that Spectrum Noir Markers come in packs of color families. Don't know what I would do without my color chart either!

 

Thanks for stopping by...

 



Another Floral

 

I decided to do another floral, since I wanted to do something, but was not ready to do the ZIA on my previous piece. I may just leave it as is...thanks NC.

 

This one is a rose from Mable Ringling's Rose Garden in Sarasota. I took several pictures last Fall, and thought they would come in handy some day. Well, that day was today.

 

I am enjoying this process. Using the Spectrum Noir blending marker to add texture seems to work for me.

 

I am also discovering that I enjoy the less realistic look of the flowers. My art is usually very "tight", and realism has always been my aim. I need to relax and enjoy, not stress and become frustrated. I don't know how many paintings and drawings I have left undone because I was not happy with the way they looked.

 

This is so much FUN!

 

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.

Come back soon!

 

 

Something I've Been Working On...

 

I wanted to post something so you can see how I am progressing with my artwork.

 

Yesterday was Art Group.  I have been so inspired by my friend Donna who insisted I attend the group. Her enthusiasm and ideas have fueled me. Along with the artists who attend, she has given me the courage to step out and be who I am.

 

I love her for being there for me.

 

Before I attended Art Group, I took some pictures of the Mandevilla growing near my front door. I downloaded them onto my tablet, grabbed my art satchel and headed down to the activity center.

After drawing with pencil and then marker, I did most of the coloring today at home. I used Spectrum Noir Markers and a Micron Pen.

 

I am not done, however.

 

My plan is to do some ZIA (Zentangle® Inspired Art) with the Micron, adding interest to the background. If I mess is up, at least I have this photo to remember it.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you will be back to see the finished work.

 

 



Baby Nora

Nearly 1, Nora is my third granddaughter.

My daughter sends me pictures and videos, almost daily.

 I love her for that.

 

 

I drew this at the Art Group meeting last week. I am just starting to get back into my art.

I have lived here for almost 6 years, and have spent virtually no time doing any kind of Fine Arts.

 

Up to now I have been creating cards and holding paper craft classes.

You can find my sister site in the bar above...Artsystamper.com

 

This piece was done on a simple sheet of copy paper with a 2B pencil. I really didn't think it was going to turn out as a keeper, since it was my first endeavor in ages.

However, I am pretty happy with it!

 

I hope you will return to see more. Please follow me if you like, so you can watch me improve (hopefully).