Don't Leave Me Behind Tulips!

So...   I have been working on my third painting on FABRIANO paper.  I returned to Spring and familiar subject matter--- TULIPS!

I wanted to see how the paper performed and how the paint handled in the manner that I need it to-- Wet and loose!

So far-- I'm really pleased with the way it's turning out.

I deliberately stopped working on it-- so I could gain perspective.    I want the last tulips to be the center of interest and the most dynamic.  I need to make sure that they will be done with clarity and right color choices and value.


Don't Leave Me Behind Tulips
watercolor
25" h x 40" w
2012
in progress

I painted this watercolor self portrait for the online visual FRIDA Challenge!

I had such fun trying to think of a way to honor FRIDA -- but still being true to myself.


Fun time painting.... I think EVERY artist should enter this challenge!


Long Live FRIDA!!!



I Wanna Be Just Like Frida
watercolor
11" h x 15" w
2012

Workshop in COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

I am teaching a workshop in Columbia, South Carolina June 14 - 16, 2012


There are a few spaces left.  Please come and join me to learn some new watercolor techiniques and share in lively, creative, and inspirational workshop!


June 14, 15, 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Village Artists Gallery at Sandhill 631‐8 Promenade Place, Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 699‐8886
(Next to Panera Bread)


$250 due May 20.

Mail check to TAG, PO Box 6793, Columbia, SC 29260 or through PayPal
 (link on www.trenholmartistsguild.org)


Send your contact information to Renea Eshleman reshleman@sc.rr.com 803.767.5505.

 She will send a materials list and other details.

Panama City Embassy, PANAMA

These two watercolors were chosen to exhibit in the Panama City Embassy, PANAMA  for  2012-2015.

 AIE - Art in Embassies is a program that allow American embassies throughout the world to exhibit American artists.  The State Department handles everything associated with exhibiting these works.

I am excited to be included in such a prestegious program!

The paintings are ready for  pick up,  and will be crated, and shipped to PANAMA soon.

Chinese Lanterns
watercolor
48" h x 38" w
2011

Drip
Everglades Series
watercolor
58" h x 44" w
2011

Condo-mania

What I've been doing with my free time.

I have this beautiful place to move in to--- but it required a certain amount of work from me before I could.  Like painting... and cleaning, and carpets cleaned, and basement painting, and appliances, and light repairs...

Therefore, the majority of my time has been spent getting this nifty place ready.

Do you like the colors of the walls?  There's a bit of color-- Eggplant and Pear.

As soon as the appliances are delivered [today] and installed [Monday]-- I will include the kitchen photos.

I should probably move the following Friday.

I am excited!

Ice IRIS

Have worked some on the blue iris painting---  that follows the FLAME THROWER .
It's cool blues and purples--  with a hit of yellow.


I need to do some tweaking of the 'saved whites'.... and a few more glazes.  However, it was a joy to work on this today!

Enjoy!

Ice Iris 
watercolor
40" h x 30" w
2012
in progress

Alpacas!!

I did some small alpaca watercolor studies this weekend.  I didn't have much time to paint-- as I am quite distracted by my upcoming move.

However, I had time to do these small watercolors of the alpacas I visited on a farm in March.  They are such sweet and gentle animals!  My friend raises about 30 -- on a farm in Illinois on a gorgeous bluff overlooking the Missouri River.

These animals are treated like pets-- and are raised for their furry, soft coats.  The fur is harvested-- and the wool is then spun into felt-like materials.  The felt can be used to make hats, scarves, coats, sweaters... all WARM!

A sustainable material!  Of course-- the felts are all different colors and textures-- depending on the animal.

I was so pleased and happy to see how lovely and cared for these animals were.

Some day soon-- I will be doing a larger- more detailed study.

Alpacas 1 and 2
watercolor
8" h x 10" w
2012