Lady Liberty
September 19, 2008
Lady Liberty
September 18, 2008
Update: This is the third week into this painting, Lady Liberty. Each section is a painting in itself. I get lost in the abstract shapes of the glass patterns, statue, and fabric, connecting the patterns and shapes with each other to paint the whole design as a cohesive unit. Periodically, I step back and place […] more »
Broadlawns (Montage #1)
September 15, 2008
This is one of two watercolor paintings I completed for the Family Health Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. For this commission, I visited the Broadlawns campus and took various photos before designing the two montages. The pieces are composed of parts of Broadlawns buildings, including the distinctive white tower near the front […] more »
Broadlawns (Montage #2)
September 15, 2008
This is one of two watercolor paintings I completed for the Family Health Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. For this commission, I visited the Broadlawns campus and took various photos before designing the two montages. The pieces are composed of parts of Broadlawns buildings, including the distinctive white tower near the front […] more »
Quarter Horses
September 4, 2008
Today’s another rainy day of catching up on framing. I finally finished the latest Iowa collage, Quarter Horses. The barn picture I used was one taken on highway T61. The barn was almost gone — boards falling off and big holes in the roof. I paired the barn with a picture taken of quarter horses […] more »
Quarter Horses
September 4, 2008
Red Hot Sky, Cool Blue Barn
August 31, 2008
The idea for a hot red sky occurred to me a week ago. I began cutting the sky-shape on the pinkish-cerise pre-painted papers. Because it is very textured with swirling paint patterns, I’m careful to choose a spot on the paper that is pleasing texturally. Some areas are lighter or too dark. I’m also using […] more »
Goblets and Barn Paintings In Progress
August 19, 2008
Looking at the week ahead — in addition to preparing for the upcoming festival in Albia — I have many projects in the works. Over the weekend I gathered my newest goblets and Miss Liberty photos — and took them all out to the gazebo and set up an arrangement. I also added fabric with […] more »
Apricots & Goblets
August 18, 2008
I chose to paint this goblet because it was one of the new glasses that I bought recently. I got it from Pier 1, but it is similar in glass design as the purple goblets that I bought at the Home Collection in Centerville. And they have the distinct tiny bubbles in the glass if […] more »
Farmers’ Market
August 12, 2008
I spent part of the weekend at the Des Moines Farmers' Market, so no studio time. I did admire the exotic orchids there and other vendors who were selling beautiful floral bouquets. That's always inspiring for me! All those gorgeous vivid colors! My garden is flourishing as well, due to [...] more »