Kiddos and Dino - (18 x 24) WIP

  

Think I'm finished.  The painting shows up a bit lighter than it actually is.  Any suggestions for improvement?????   Please let me know what you think. 

 

Finished???

 

Think I'm finished.  Please let me know what you think.  Any changes or suggestions for improvement are very much appreciated!!!

 

 

Commiission: Original Photo vs Roughed in Sketch

Original photo



Roughed in sketch - now need to continue with detailing and work on getting skin tones right.  Adding strong shadows will really make or break this painting.  \

Hope to have a lot of time this weekend to finish (or nearly so) 

Any comments or suggestions are definitely most appreciated!!!!!!!!

Commission Piece

Starting on the portrait of parents - thoughts???  Remember- this is still in the rough sketch phase.  Size is 16 x 20. 

 

Think it's turning out pretty good so far???

 

Sheila

 

NWC Biennial Art Competion Submission: "Sky Watcher"

Theme:  "Art's window on the impact of weather on the human experience"

"The National Weather Center Biennale is the first exhibition of its kind - a national juried exhibition presenting art's window on the impact of weather on the human experience. The exhibition opens on Earth Day 2013 and is sponsored by the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma, The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma, and the Norman Arts Council." 
see more info on the NWC website:  http://www.nwcbiennale.org/  Also check out the National Weather Center website:  http://www.nwc.ou.edu/  Great information!!!

As a farmer's wife and science teacher for 30 years, I've always been facinated with meteorology.  Watching the changes in cloud formations is a favorite of mine.  I'm really excited for the NWC event.  I submitted "Sky Watcher".  Cross your fingers that it will be selected for the show.  The inspiration for this painting was a demonic looking wall cloud and my husband (a wheat farmer in Northeastern Colorado). We were actually spared that evening, but our neighbor wasn't as lucky. When you study the cloud (though not intentional) you may see the image of a several creatures ready to devour the field. I came up with three. How many can you see? (Thanks husband Gary for pointing that out)

 Farmers live on the edge, never knowing what this year's weather will dish out;  hail, drought, flooding, tornado etc...  Their lively hood is dictated by the weather.   We have lost several wheat crops that had the potential to finally enable us to show a profit devastated in a matter of minutes. Then, have to wait an entire year for the possibility of a harvest.

Show entry deadline is Oct. 1, 2012.  Hoping "Sky Watcher" is selected.

Finally Finished????

Think I'm finallly finished with this. Let me know what you think...  Debating about a title: "Skywatcher" or "Defiance".  

 

 I will be entering this in the The National Weather Center Biennale show in Norman, Oklahoma.  "Art's window on the impact of weather on the human experience"  Cross your fingers that it will be selected for the show. 



"Sky Watcher" (36 x 24) WIP

Here is this morning's progress.  Starting to take shape.  Have more to do on the cloud, details on Gary, and details on the wheat field.

(I'm thinking of changing the name to   I Dare You!!!   Is that too presumptuous?)

"Sky Watcher" (24" x 36") WIP

Started this a couple of days ago - thought is was ok to show progress at this point. 

I'm using a reference photo taken from our deck, looking west, as this horrible looking bench cloud moved it's way across our nearly ripe wheat field.  I am going to superimpose husband and wheat farmer - Sky Watcher, into the blank vertical white space below the cloud looking up.  Have to decide if he's going to be raising his fist - shaking it at the cloud in defiance, or hand on cap in disbelief that this cloud may have the potential of wiping out yet another year of work.  Thankfully this particular cloud skipped over us, but we were pounded a couple of days later by a less ominous looking weather cell.



What do you think?  Comments and critiques very much appreciated!!!

"Where We Goin'?"

Just about finished - have to work on darkening some shadows and finish the gallery wrapped edges.  Hope to have it done in time to enter the Wray, CO art show first weekend in May. 

I'll have to say, this is one of my favorites.

CCAG Spring Show

Unbelievable!!!  How can this be??? 

As I walked into the CCAG spring art show Sunday to pick up my art, I was greeted by a couple of my fellow artists.  We visited for awhile and finally was told that "In Their Footsteps" had been sold.  I was in disbelief - and yet saw the blank spot where my painting had been hanging.  I never in my wildest dreams expected to sell anything.  I'm very honored that someone liked my painting enough to buy it.

I was also honored with the People's Choice award for this painting. 

Phillips County Art Show

Had a pretty good showing at the Phillips County Art Show in Holyoke, CO this past weekend. "The Banjo Player" was awarded Best of Show First Place,  "In Their Footsteps" was Peoples Choice, "The Apple Peeler" was second place in oils and "Scottish Highlanders" was awarded third place in oils.  WOW - what a great feeling - couldn't believe that my paintintings showed so well!!!!  What an honor!!!!

Please Help Me Decide



The Apple Peeler



I'm thinking about getting giclee prints made of some of my artwork that can be offered for sale at a much lower price than an original.  Please help me decide. Vote for your favorite piece using the poll on the top right.  Thank you very much for your input.

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Our Daily Bread



Scottish Highlanders







In Their Footsteps





Red Bucket Construction Company

        







"Our Daily Bread" (24" x 18")

Finished with this still life.  Originally I had a kerosene lamp in the place of the candle, but didn't really like it so I took it out.  I do plan on using the lamp in a different painting. 

Think this will be a nice complimentary piece to "The Apple Peeler" 

"Where We Goin?" WIP (20" x 24")

Currently on my easel. Working from the reference photo (lower right).  Have the basics and will start adding details and deeper shadows to bring out more sunlight.

Wonder where that path will lead?   

 

Thanks for looking!!!

"Red Bucket Construction Company" (24" x 18")

I'm officially calling this finished.  I added stronger shadows under the arms and a bucket handle.  I enjoyed working on this so much.  Ready for the varnish coat and a frame.

Thanks for looking.......................