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Hello and welcome to my “artful blog”. My paintings consist of loose lines and plenty of watercolor paint! I have a variety of styles, from whimsical to “serious”, depending on my mood for the day. I will be posting here as often as possible.
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Art is a wonderful gift, and I am grateful to be able to participate and share that gift with you. Let’s take this journey together. I bet we both learn something along the way.
I’m working on a painting of the Alamo. Before I paint it however, I wanted to do a quick digital sketch, which means I used my awesome tablet and stylus to sketch it out in Photoshop. Sketching in a digital format is sometimes quicker and less intimidating than sketching on paper. For one thing, mistakes …
The choice of colors to use in a painting are endless. In addition to composition, subject matter and size, the artist has to choose what colors will best convey the mood that he/she is trying to express to the viewer. The color palette that I used in the painting above was earth tones, mostly muted, with …
Continue reading “How a color palette can affect the mood of a painting”
Painting abstract subjects is a fun exercise, even if you don’t think you like abstract painting. I used to think that an abstract painting was paint thrown around on a canvas, with no apparent purpose or beauty. Often we think that our dog could have painted that, and we move on. I learned, however …
My training and education are in music, specifically vocal arts. But the visual arts fascinate me also, especially watercolor painting.
Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, I began my artistic career as an opera singer and on the concert stage. I have lived in many countries and have been influenced by the cultures of Europe and South America. Music and art are part of my soul. I can’t imagine life without them.
In this phase of my life, I am drawn to watercolor painting. My husband and I are living in south Texas now, and that means that I am close to the Mexican culture, with all of their bright colors and vivacious music. It is a beautiful place in the midst of fascinating people. I reflect the culture in my paintings, as you will see in the gallery.
This page will feature links to other artists that I admire, as well as news items of note.
I love this Canadian artist Nora MacPhail and have been following her for a long time.. Check out her website at: http://noramacphail.blogspot.com/ Her loose, splashy style speaks to me in a big way. Maybe I’ll be able to paint like this when I grow up.
Another amazing artist is Charles Reid (These are not listed in any particular order).
http://www.charlesreidart.com/
Check out this sketching/travel blog from Candace Rardon
http://www.offassignment.com/articles/candace-rose-rardon
I would be remiss if I did not include this artist. Peter Sheeler has had the greatest influence on my art to date. He is a master of the line and wash technique, which I dearly love. He is extremely generous with his teaching and sharing of technique.
