Water Patterns

I have always like koi and would like to have my own koi pond. But I have a couple of friends that have them and there is a bit of work trying to keep them alive.

More pattern and texture

Have no idea what the name of this flower is but found it intriguing. Never have seen one in real life and figure it must be tropical.

Selby Gardens - week 3

The third week was a study in pattern and texture. I like the idea of the pre-drawn blocks then fitting images to put in each one. In one way it is a challenge, another it makes it easier to select a subject.

Up Close and Personal

This is the second sketch from the first week of the Imaginary Trip to Selby Gardens. Alway enjoy Laure's classes.

Selby Gardens

This is my first page from the Imaginary Trip to Selby Gardens. There is also a title page based on Laure Ferlita's design but mine is so close to her design I didn't feel comfortable posting that image.

Three Tomatoes

I have been painted just not blogging. Besides trying to paint in gouache, I am taking an Imaginary Trip to Selby Gardens with Laure Ferlita and a Craftsy class on mixing acrylic paint. I alway enjoy Laure's class but this time I chose the independent learning option. I do miss seeing everyone else work and getting critiques but life seem to be full of family crisis these last few months. Something we all face at different times. So taking self-paced classes on the internet allows for "me" time whenever I can fit it into my days and nights. I signed up for a regular class locally, (well kinda of locally, an hour drive from my studio). Of the 6 classes, I have only made the first 2 but hope to make the last one this Wednesday.

Pinecone

A gouache sketch of a small pinecone I picked up on a walk with our dog Jake.