for the love of horses...& all creatures

Cat Movements

2012-01-29T10:43:00.001-06:00

finally getting some artwork done--we're completely moved into our new home now & our studio is finally finished, so let the work begin! yea! I've missed having a place to work. This piece is an ink drawing from life of two of my cats as they hung out together on the bed. They rolled around next to each other, fussed with each other, and eventually hissed at each other and stalking off in opposite directions.

Louisiana Horse Rescue Association

2012-01-13T10:33:00.002-06:00

If you haven't read the tragic story of the abuse and neglect of horses in Many, LA, Sabine Parish,please visit Louisiana Horse Rescue Association's site and read the story.
I am donating ALL proceeds from my greeting cards to the Louisiana Horse Rescue. To purchase a greeting card and help the rescued horses, you can visit my website and click on Gallery, then Greeting Cards. This horrible situation has broken my heart, and I hope that I can help in some small way. Please consider donating directly to the organization or becoming a member or purchasing a greeting card. All money from sale of greeting cards will go directly to Louisiana Horse Rescue to help take care of the surviving horses.
Thank you

Dancing Free

2012-01-08T13:52:00.000-06:00

I've updated my website and made greeting cards available (both printed & original paintings). Our studio is finally coming together & I'll hopefully be out there this week--soooo much to catch up on!

View from My Window

2011-12-20T13:45:00.001-06:00

a quick little watercolor sketch of the view from our window, just off our varanda...we feel like we're on vacation, love it & enjoy having coffee with this view every morning (this painting doesn't do it justice). I think I plan to do several interpretations of this view.

our new treehouse

2011-11-14T06:55:00.000-06:00

We're moving to a "tree house" by the lake, so for the rest of this week and into next, we'll be moving & getting settled in, so no art will be done. That's our studio over to the left. Can't wait until we've got it set up & we both can start painting again!

Warrior

2011-10-29T14:41:00.001-05:00

a small 5" x 7" watercolor image from the Sun Horse series

Midnight Horse

2011-10-21T13:34:00.001-05:00

This started as a demo for my art appreciation class. We worked with the cheapest of supplies (watercolor paint from Walmart, styrofoam plates) and created prints. Just for fun, I took this one a little further & added Prismacolor.

Warrior II

2011-10-20T14:13:00.002-05:00

Warrior II is part of a watercolor series of horse heads titled Sun Horse. This small watercolor is 5" x 7" & can be purchased in my Etsy Shop for $65.00.

Bree, a tabby cat

2011-10-18T14:00:00.002-05:00

This little watercolor painting is in response to Daily Paint Works challenge "Value". You're restricted to only three values (no color), and you're encouraged to work from life. This was definitely a challenge, because I did work from life, and Bree, our grey tabby was snoozing until the phone rang. This piece is available as an original watercolor painting on a 5" x 6-1/2" greeting card w/envelope.

Rootin' Around

2011-10-18T13:56:00.001-05:00

original watercolor on 5" x 6-1/2" greeting card w/envelope. This piece was done for Daily Paint Works' challenge called "Paint Your Pig". I searched & finally found an old photo that I'd taken of a piglet "rooting around" in the pine shavings at a sale barn. You can purchase this piece:

Spotted Horse

2011-10-09T08:28:00.000-05:00

Spotted Horse in reds & oranges in oil paint. 3" x 5" image on a 5" x 7" canvas greeting card.

White Horse Running

2011-09-10T16:15:00.000-05:00

oil painting on 18" x 24" gallery-wrapped canvas.

White Horse Running sketch

2011-09-10T16:13:00.000-05:00

This little oil sketch on 5" x 7" canvas greeting card led to a larger painting (posted next)

Red Horse II

2011-09-10T16:11:00.000-05:00

Red Horse II, oil sketch on canvas greeting card 5" x 7"

Red Horse

2011-09-10T16:10:00.000-05:00

oil sketch on 5" x 7" canvas greeting card stock

Portrait

2011-09-03T06:54:00.000-05:00

I have several pieces "in progress" and this is one. It's almost finished, but I need to meet with the clients who commissioned the oil painting, a 16" x 20" gallery-wrapped canvas.

Golden Moment

2011-08-30T12:56:00.001-05:00

a painting in progress...Golden Moment, an oil painting on 8" x 8" gallery-wrapped canvas. I found these two waiting patiently at a dog show in Monroe at the Ike Hamilton Expo Hall. They were waiting their turn for show.

Turtles

2011-08-24T19:03:00.001-05:00

SOLD! (September 2011)
A very small piece, 4" x 4", oil on gallery-wrapped canvas. I love turtles, they're interesting with a lot of texture. These seemed to be having a discussion, maybe thinking about what to do for the day.

Momma's Boy

2011-08-22T20:39:00.001-05:00

A Brahma baby, Momma's Boy, is a small 4" x 4" oil painting on gallery-wrapped canvas. I saw this little guy in a cattle holding pen. He was with his mom and a few other relatives, waiting for the auction to begin. Hope they're all grazing happily in a big green pasture. This painting can be purchased for $35.00.

New Orleans Cat

2011-08-19T11:23:00.000-05:00

This is a New Orleans cat, independent, fearless, confident. He seems to asking "What up?". Many of the shop owners in New Orleans have pets that stay with them all day. This calico cat is a shop owner's pet on Magazine Street--he wanders in and out of the shop, very streetwise. 8" x 8" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas. $85.00

Babes, a Gypsy Vanner

2011-08-18T07:56:00.000-05:00

This beautiful Gypsy Vanner stallion is owned by Joyce Christian, who raises Gypsy Vanners in Monroe, Louisiana. It was a thrill to spend several hours learning about Gypsy Vanners, photographing them, and enjoying Joyce's stories. Oil painting on canvas board, 7" x 9", $90.00

Braided

2011-08-15T15:22:00.001-05:00

SOLD! (9/03/2011) Braided will make the purchaser's horse-loving granddaughter a great gift! This is a portrait of my Tennessee Walking Horse, Roxie. She makes a great subject for painting. I often braid her hair and loved the contrast between her braided mane and the braided halter.

Pink Horse Running

2011-08-15T03:42:00.001-05:00

This painting has a life of it's own. It started as an acrylic painting in blues & whites, then I put it away for what turned out to be a year--just discovered it a few days ago in a pile of incomplete paintings, so now it's an oil painting with lively color, 18" x 30" (canvas). The painting itself seemed to guide me through it, showing it's true colors.

After the Show

2011-08-09T10:03:00.001-05:00

A small, 6-1/2" x 9", original watercolor, unframed. This Standard Poodle was exhausted and taking a snooze between shows.You can purchase this piece for $45.

Dancing to a Silent Tune

2011-08-08T12:00:00.003-05:00

working a series of oil paintings for an upcoming exhibition at Ouachita River Art Guild in September. This is a 20" x 36" oil painting titled Dancing to a Silent Tune. The painting subject is my Tennessee Walking Horse, a black and white paint, named Roxie. This painting can be purchased for $1,000.00

New Orleans Arts Market

2011-07-27T16:22:00.000-05:00

I'm headed to the New Orleans Arts Market this weekend! Look for booth #107 For the Love of Horses & All Creatures. Hope to see you there!

Wildfire

2011-07-18T13:19:00.010-05:00

SOLD! (October, 2011)
She comes down from Yellow Mountain
On a dark, flat land she rides
On a pony she named Wildfire
With a whirlwind by her side
On a cold Nebraska night

Oh, they say she died one winter
When there came a killing frost
And the pony she named Wildfire
Busted down its stall
In a blizzard he was lost

Wildfire. This little painting, 4" x 4", completed on a gallery-wrapped canvas, was done for Daily Paint Works' challenge, painting to a song. The model for this painting is Comet, my new Tennessee Walking Horse. I'm changing his name--love that song! Wildfire can be purchased for $45.

Life's Reflections

2011-07-14T10:49:00.005-05:00

This is a very small oil painting, 4" x 4", on gallery-wrapped canvas completed for Daily Paint Works' "Reflections" competition. I had to work to get Max, our St. Bernard/Collie mix puppy to pose for me, but he finally settled down long enough to get his reflection in the mirror.

Toodles

2011-07-08T14:43:00.005-05:00

Toodles is a small oil painting, 8" x 8", on gallery-wrapped canvas. The model for Toodles was a beautiful long-haired, sassy cat, seen in Texas.

New Orleans Arts Market

2011-06-26T11:17:00.001-05:00

I just returned from the New Orleans Arts Market, sponsored by the Arts Council of New Orleans. The Arts Market is presented every last Saturday of the month in Palmer Park, very picturesque, and this is my first experience. It must have been 110 in the shade! But, I enjoyed it, made a few sales, met some other artists, and made some contacts. Overall, it was a good experience. I'll be there again in July and August and hopefully throughout the rest of the year. If you're in New Orleans, come visit my booth For the Love of Horses...and all creatures. Hope to see you there!

Blue-Eyed Piebald by Linda Snider Ward

2011-06-12T13:29:00.002-05:00

This small painting, 8" x 8", is part of a series of oil paintings that I'm getting ready to display at the New Orleans Arts Market June 25.
Blue-Eyed Pie Bald, an 8" x 8" original oil on gallery-wrapped canvas. $85.00

Max in a Bag

2011-06-06T13:45:00.002-05:00

This was done very quickly & in response to a challenge on Daily Paint Works . This is Max, our newest member of the family, one half St. Bernard & one half ? I actually put him in a party bag & he didn't seem to mind at all, but he wanted to chew it up afterwards. oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 8" x 8"

Pumpkin Basking

2011-05-20T08:19:00.005-05:00

My sister's cat, Pumpkin, basking in the sunlight. This image shot blue with my digital camera, but the light on the left is actually warm white-yellows. oil painting on studio-wrapped canvas, 8" x 10"). Toodles can be purchased for $85.

Pearl

2011-05-20T08:03:00.002-05:00

SOLD! (9/03/2011) Pearl was purchased by someone who said that they really didn't care for cats but liked the painting so much!

Almost Saintly

2011-05-08T10:41:00.003-05:00

The very beginnings of the drawing, touching here and there with the Prismacolor. I tend to be very impatient and work all over the drawing, back and forth, here and there. Many colored pencil artists work one area completely before moving on. It's whatever is most comfortable for you.

Almost Saintly

2011-05-08T10:38:00.000-05:00

At this point the Prismacolor looks a little like crayon, which we don't want. It has a very unfinished look, very scratchy looking

Almost Saintly

2011-05-08T10:36:00.000-05:00

bringing the areas up in many, many layers

Almost Saintly

2011-05-08T10:35:00.001-05:00

Bug Buddies drawing

2011-05-08T10:32:00.000-05:00

This is the initial drawing for Bug Buddies, an illustration for a story at Stories for Children. I'll be working in colored pencil, slowing building the image

Bug Buddies drawing

2011-05-08T10:30:00.000-05:00

midway through drawing

Bug Buddies drawing

2011-05-08T10:29:00.000-05:00

This is nearly finalized, needing to strengthen contrasts & cover the right side

Teddy

2011-04-26T13:57:00.000-05:00

This is Teddy, my daughter's funny, cute, wonderful little dog. He's a character!

Brahmas

2011-04-14T15:16:00.000-05:00

This was a reject from the CPSA on line exhibition. It's mixed media: Prismacolor with acrylic paint. I'm thinking I'll re-do this one, maybe in oils. I love the velvety look of Brahman bulls.

Saintly

2011-03-22T21:34:00.001-05:00

Just a sneak preview of a detail of what I'm sending to CPSA competition. I'm running very close to the deadline but should have it finished & entered soon. I scanned the progression of the work & will post that as soon as the artwork's entered. (Prismacolor on Stonehenge paper)

Saintly Model

2011-03-07T10:57:00.000-06:00

This drawing I really enjoyed. Minnie was finally snoring loudly, deep asleep, so not moving. I was able to draw carefully with an ink pen w/staff and a bottle of ink. It had been a very long time since I'd practiced this. Again, there's no pre-drawing with a pencil, just concentration and observation. Each stroke counts, but I was loving the feel of the medium.

Saintly Model

2011-03-07T10:54:00.000-06:00

Here's Minnie, new position, but snoring again. This is bamboo brush with ink. I loved returning to a medium that I used to use. It's great for reconnecting with drawing skills because each stroke must be "seen" on the paper ahead of time. There's no pre-drawing in pencil here, just ink & brush & observation of the model.

Saintly Model

2011-03-07T10:51:00.000-06:00

Minnie finally settles into a position, snoring, presenting herself as a great model. This is Ebony pencil on drawing paper.

Saint Asleep, as model

2011-03-07T10:49:00.000-06:00

Minnie, our St. Bernard, acting as my model as I work in Conte' Crayon. She began to shift around, so I abandoned this drawing.

Poodle

2011-03-06T16:55:00.000-06:00

This fellow was snoozing between shows at a dog show I visited a few months ago.

Jazz

2010-12-23T09:25:00.006-06:00

Jazz has come back home to Monroe, Louisiana. She's staying in the family and will soon be worked with a professional trainer.

A Change in the Wind

2010-12-11T12:14:00.003-06:00

SOLD! (October 2011)
watercolor on watercolor canvas

Are Those New Shoes?

2010-12-11T12:06:00.001-06:00

pencil on paper, 7" x 5"

Horse Silhouettes

2010-10-17T15:34:00.006-05:00

This is also a prototype of the wall sculpture/drawing going to the Southeast Arkansas Arts Center. The final piece will be about 31 inches high and 10 feet long, with drawings of horses within the silhouettes.

This is the prototype for my wall drawing/sculture which will be approximately 31 inches high x 11 feet long. There will be hundred's of horse drawings within each horsehead. This work, along with three other large, new pieces, will hang at the South Arkansas Arts Center, in January 2011, an exhibition of three women artists: Donna McGee, Tommy Sue Slaughter, & me.

Saintly Landscape I

2010-08-30T06:10:00.000-05:00

Saintly Landscape I is complete & is headed for the Hoover Watercolor Society Show. Hope it does well in the competition.

Saintly Landscape I

2010-08-22T14:08:00.001-05:00

A work-in-progress, 16" x 20" watercolor. I'm trying to get this one ready for an upcoming watercolor exhibition/competition. It helps sometimes to post the image and study it on line as well as in my studio. Still needs some tweeking here and there, but I need to be careful because there's a fine line between "done" and "overworked."

IF: atmosphere

2010-08-22T10:01:00.001-05:00

This seemed to work for Illustration Friday's word-of-the-week, atmosphere (This is a watercolor, not a silkscreen as listed by mistake on IF), and it's a painting of Bella Minnie, my St. Bernard, sleeping--a small watercolor study 6" x 6". I'm working on a larger watercolor painting of Bella Minnie as a "landscape"--sort of surrealistic. She makes a great subject. I'm getting a painting ready for an upcoming exhibition, but I'll soon get back to my horse series.

Braiding for the Show

2010-08-15T15:02:00.000-05:00

For some reason, I struggled with this one--overworked it. The image is from a photo that I took at a horse show in West Monroe. A young girl was completely wrapped up in braiding her horse's mane, getting ready for the show, and her horse seemed happy to have her attention. (watercolor on Yupo paper, 6.5" x 9")

Bella, the Boxer

2010-08-14T16:00:00.000-05:00

This is Bella, my nephew's sweet boxer. The image is watercolor on Yupo paper, approximately 9" x 9" and can be purchased in my Etsy shop

New Orleans Charm II

2010-07-31T15:32:00.001-05:00

an original watercolor on Yupo paper ACEO (artist cards, editions, originals). Another sweet mule from New Orleans. "New Orleans Charm II" can be purchased in my Etsy shop

New Orleans Charm

2010-07-31T12:13:00.001-05:00

I thought I'd add a mule to my continuing series of watercolor horses, drawings & paintings (this one is an 8.5" x 8.5" watercolor on Yupo paper). So far, there are 20 paintings/drawings of various sizes in this equine series. This mule was in New Orleans working faithfully and adding to the charm of the Quarter. I've entered the painting in the Watercolor Artist Competition--hope it makes it in. Prints and greeting cards of this image are available in my Etsy shop

Yupo paper is very slick and when used with watercolor can be wonderfully unpredictable. It's easy to rework areas, but it's not for artists who render tightly. It's great for loose, painterly effects.

Horse in Motion

2010-07-31T08:53:00.000-05:00

This ACEO and others can be purchased in my
Etsy shop

Horse of the Sun

2010-07-29T11:15:00.000-05:00

My watercolor drawing/painting series of horses is continuing, and I now have 18 images of various sizes. This is a mixed media painting (5"x5"), and it can be purchased in my Etsy shop

Running Horse

2010-07-28T16:46:00.001-05:00

Running Horse is part of an ongoing series of watercolor paintings and drawings of horses that I'm currently working on, and it is 6.5" x 10.5" on heavy watercolor paper. So far, I've created 16 images in this series (various sizes), including this one. This painting and several others can be purchased in my Etsy shop

IF: double

2010-07-27T11:28:00.000-05:00

I haven't posted to Illustration Friday in so long & this is an oldie but seemed appropriate. Horse Chess is a mixed media drawing (ink pen & color pencil). It's available for purchase in my Etsy shop

ACEO Horse in Motion

2010-07-27T10:46:00.001-05:00

an ACEO is 3.5" x 2.5", a tiny treasure of an artwork, very popular right now. ACEOs can be traded, collected, or given as unique gifts. They are usually resonably priced. This original watercolor drawing ACEO image of a horse and the following three drawings can be purchased for $12.00 each in my Etsy shop

ACEO Wild Horse

2010-07-27T10:44:00.001-05:00

(watercolor on watercolor paper)

ACEO Pony Head

2010-07-27T10:42:00.001-05:00

This image worried me & it has now totally changed--it's now a mixed media painting (watercolor & mixed media on heavy watercolor paper). You can see the new image (a golden dappled horse) in my Etsy shop

ACEO Horse

2010-07-27T10:39:00.000-05:00

This image no longer exists. It became an underpainting & I worked mixed media over it. You can see the finished "Dappled" brownish grey horse in my Etsy shop (watercolor & mixed media on heavy watercolor paper)

Horse Head

2010-07-27T08:28:00.001-05:00

This image and the next four are small watercolor drawings, all part of a continuing series. These five images are approximately 3" x 4" (too large to be considered an ACEO) and they are available for $15.00 each in my Etsy shop

Horse Head

2010-07-27T08:26:00.000-05:00

watercolor drawing approximately 4" x 3"

Waiting

2010-07-27T08:24:00.000-05:00

small watercolor drawing approximately 4" x 3"

Curious

2010-07-27T08:21:00.000-05:00

small watercolor drawing approximately 4" x 3" (too large for ACEO). Watercolor drawing of horse head.

Going Through the Paces

2010-07-27T08:18:00.000-05:00

small watercolor drawing approximately 3" x 4" (too big to be an ACEO)

Go with Me

2010-07-25T16:03:00.000-05:00

This whimsical horse is cantering into the joy of life and asking you to "go with" him. This image is part of a new series that I'm developing, all of horses and all unique (watercolor drawing on watercolor paper; image size approximately 12" x 10"). You can purchase this image on Etsy

Shadow Dancing

2010-07-25T16:00:00.000-05:00

This fanciful image of a young horse playing with his own shadow can be purchased on eBay for a starting bid of $70 or now for $90 (black & white watercolor drawing on watercolor paper; image approximately 12" x 10")

Wild Freedom

2010-07-25T15:56:00.000-05:00

watercolor drawing on watercolor paper; image size approximately 12" x 10"

With the Wind

2010-07-25T15:51:00.000-05:00

Finally, I've had some time to work! This summer has been a test of nerves & patience...long story. I'm currently working in a series, hoping to create 100 watercolor line drawings. After using photos as reference for the past several months, my drawing has tightened up way too much. Time to loosen up...allow the muse back in! This series is of horses, of course...

introducing...JAZZ!

2010-06-21T16:06:00.001-05:00

This is a drawing-in-progress of Jazz, my new paint mare! So happy to have a horse once again in my life...yea!

Longhorns

2010-06-21T16:01:00.000-05:00

A little longhorn image for the CPSA Dallas/Plano, TX chapter.

Pet Portrait

2010-06-10T08:03:00.001-05:00

Playing with my Prismacolors & drawing someone's dog. Not sure what kind of dog this is...anyone know? The Downtown Artfest was rained out about half way through. I did sell a couple of pieces and some greeting cards, but the heavy wind and rain got the best of me. This little piece (7" x 9") is a work in progress. When completed, it can be purchased for $75, with 15% going to PAWS of Northeast Louisiana.

Downtown ArtFest!

2010-06-01T10:18:00.001-05:00

I'm getting ready for Monroe, Louisiana's Downtown ArtFest this coming Saturday, June 5th, 2-6pm. I'll be displaying & selling my artwork in a tent along with fellow artist-friend Donna McGee. This drawing, Blue Horse (11" x 14" ink & Prismacolor) will be available matted 16" x 20" for $75.00, along with many, many, many more drawings and paintings of various sizes, media, and subject matter.

Swimming

2010-05-26T15:52:00.000-05:00

I'm "Swimming" in things to do this summer & loving it! Studio things--lots & lots of studio of things...please visit this blog frequently and see what's up. Coming soon, I'm an art presenter at the Downtown Artfest, Monroe, Louisiana, June 5th, 2-6pm. I'll soon have a work winging its way to the Colored Pencil Society of America's International Exhibition in Los Gatos, CA (July 22-August 20, 2010). The work will be going through a second juroring process. Wish me luck!

IF: Fearless

2010-05-09T11:33:00.000-05:00

Horses are fearless--they love us even after much abuse & neglect. Please visit Another Chance 4 Horses and help the fearless horses in need.

Waiting

2010-05-09T11:22:00.000-05:00

more of Dutchie, Alice's sweet dog
pencil on cardstock
ACEO (3-1/2" x 2-1/2")

Great Dane

2010-03-26T11:32:00.000-05:00

graphite on paper

ACEO II

2010-03-26T11:19:00.000-05:00

My second ACEO card (Artist Cards, Editions & Originals). The one rule is that an ACEO must be 2-1/2" x 3-1/2". The card can be any media, including collage. This card was created with a Sharpie marker & Derwent watersoluble pencils.

You can see more ACEO's here

Al & Dutchie

2010-03-21T08:16:00.000-05:00

This is a drawing of my friend Alice with her sweet dog Dutchie who passed away. Alice is much prettier than I've drawn her (Dutchie too!).

Bellator

2010-03-20T05:44:00.000-05:00

My second attempt at creating an ACEO. The original photo for this image was made by Linda Shantz, equine artist. This is Prismacolor & the image was taken into Photoshop Elements and changed to black & white for greater contrast. You can view this work and other responses to the photo at Virtual Party which is hosted by Kimberly Santini and Linda Shantz.

Bellator

2010-03-20T05:39:00.000-05:00

This is my first attempt at doing an ACEO (Artist Cards Editions & Originals), which must be sized as 3-1/2" x 2-1/2". The image is for Virtual Party, an equine site that sets up challenges for artists. The original photo is by equine artist Linda Shantz. I wasn't too happy with this image, so I didn't send it. (Prismacolor on paper)

Day Two of Plein-Air

2010-03-19T06:12:00.000-05:00

Yesterday, I worked on a larger canvas (14" x 11") & found that a little larger canvas works better for me, probably even larger would be better. Day two of Plein-Air oil painting went much better--at least I felt a little more comfortable once I got into the painting. The day was beautiful and the animals seemed happy to have us around, especially the little lamb that kept running around between us bleating for it's mommy. We realized that it wasn't lost from its mother; it just really liked being out among people and grazing on the other side of the fence. When I stated that I was concerned about my color, Peter said don't worry, it's not a legal document. That made sense--the color police aren't going be checking my painting against the acutual scene, so I need to be a little more confident & paint what I see--not what others see.

day one of plein-air painting

2010-03-17T04:50:00.001-05:00

This image is from day one of my plein-air painting class with Peter Jones at La Tech University. This very small, 5" x 7", painting on canvas board was meant to be one of two or three quick studies. It turned out to be one frustrating, humbling experience trying to capture the light and colors of an overcast day. Peter says every stroke should count and each stroke should mean something, representing a specific part of the landscape. He also said that we shouldn't try to paint every little twig and leaf. At first, I spent a great deal of time "fussing" with too much detail. I finally settled down enough to simplify the values and shapes (that's a grazing sheep by the way). We'll see what this Thursday brings. Thank goodness Peter is patient and encouraging.

from the Linda Hardy workshop

2010-03-14T10:38:00.000-05:00

This is a Prismacolor drawing that I almost completed (background & foreground are still in need of completing). It was an absolutely excellent workshop. Linda Hardy is a great teacher who gave us all many tips on the use of Prismacolor. Her favorite tip was "keep your pencil sharpened"! This 9"x7" drawing was developed to this point (no pun intended) after approximately 10-12 hours of intense drawing. Prismacolor is a slow, layering process but one that is very satisfying once completed. Linda Hardy has another workshop in Prismacolor coming up in early June 2010 in Texarkana. She'll demonstrate her technique of blending Prismacolor with a brush.

from the Bonnie Auten workshop

2010-03-08T06:14:00.000-06:00

This is an image completed at the Bonnie Auten workshop in Plano, TX this past weekend. Great workshop. Bonnie is a wonderful instructor, and I learned a lot. The media is Caran d'Ache Neocolor soluble crayons combined with Derwit colored pencils on UArt paper.

White Dog

2010-02-28T12:08:00.001-06:00

mixed media (Caran d'Ache Neocolor II water soluble Crayons with Derwith soft color pencils, & watercolor) on watercolor paper. This is not working! I think I'll give it another try.

Our Teddy

2010-02-15T16:24:00.000-06:00

A very sweet rescued dog now living happily with my daughter.
(water soluble crayons on watercolor paper)

Lonely Saint

2010-02-14T13:05:00.000-06:00

This is an image for the upcoming Canine Art Guild (CAG) exhibition. They're celebrating five years, so the image is 5" x 5". (Caran d'Ache Neocolor II water soluble Crayons on watercolor paper) Image is available for $150.00 on my web site, and 15% of sale goes to Luck & Legends St. Bernard Rescue in Magnolia, Texas. Go to "portfolio", then "paintings" on my web site .

Red Roan

2010-02-14T08:55:00.000-06:00

watercolor pencils on watercolor paper
7-1/2" x 7-1/2"
$125

Girl & Nature

2010-02-13T12:28:00.000-06:00

oil painting on board

Cat with an Attitude

2010-02-12T09:54:00.000-06:00

She looks so angry, but she's really a very, very sweet cat. (acrylic on canvas)

Ladder to Hope

2010-02-11T11:34:00.000-06:00