I have been inspired by skyscrapers lately. For this piece, I worked from a photo taken in 2000 of Minneapolis. The design got a bit complicated, so I edited and kept adding shapes while working. My initial design was bare-bones. I attempted to harmonize the colors, but that kept changing too. I’m pleased with the […] more »
I read about artists completing a painting every day and wanted to try it. Although, since I had other things going on, it took a couple of days instead of one. This design is a smaller section of the Minneapolis cityscape I’m presently working on. I’m finding it’s a challenge to work this small with […] more »
Marybeth Heikes’ watercolor painting Apple Pear Martini will be exhibited in the Elk River “Arts in Harmony” 2007 show. This is the 12th annual national juried competition held at the Sherburne County Government Center in Elk River, Minnesota. The show opens February 5 and continues through March 30. Ms. Heikes’ painting, from her new glassware […] more »