6/19/12 Learning to paint shadows - Lakewood

I attended a Becky Parks workshop last week and was looking for a photo with good shadows.  The only one that remotely fit the bill was one that I took last year of Lakewood.  I took some artistic liberties and I am not totally finished with it but it survived a wet ride in my car from Rockwall without being ruined. If you go to Lakewood this year you might see the final version of this painting.
I think I got the idea that she was trying to convey to us but now I have to keep practicing what I learned.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog. Carol

May 30,2012 In the Bluebonnets

I have finally gotten back into the studio!!! Since our class everything has gotten in the way!!  I spent two weeks teaching so I would have a little extra money for the summer and all sorts of other things.  

Got back in yesterday and today, using what I learned in Rusty's class.  I am not finished with this painting but it is a far cry better than it was!!  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks for looking at my blog,Carol

05/09/12 Port A dockside

This boat was dockside in Port A on the second day of Rusty Jones' workshop in Port Aransas.   I can't tell you how much I learned and just how much fun I had.   It was HOT, windy and I was using my new plein air paint box.    Rusty was patient with his students and clear in his instruction. I can't recommend any of his workshops enough! I'm sure I'll be saving my money for another one of his workshops in the future.  
Thank you for checking out my blog. Carol

04/28/12 Taking some shape

I am finally adding some details to trees, donkeys and grass. I have yet to tackle the bluebonnets and rocks in the yard.  It is beginning to take on a bit of personality!  Probably won't get much done next week because I'm attending a plein air workshop out of town and won't be at the studio until the following week.
I am also trying to sub at school as much as possible because the summer months are tight financially without school to supplement my income. Life is expensive! It is what it is!
Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog. Some of my work can be seen at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas as well as contacting me at 214-535-2394. Carol

04/20/12 Bandit and Chloe - beginning

I fell in love with these two donkeys, Bandit and Chloe, while I was in LaGrange, Tx. last month.  The bluebonnets were amazing as well. Bandit is what I think is a zonkey and Chloe is a white donkey.    Quite a pair!!   I began this on Thursday and had to work at school on Friday, so I hope to be able to work on it some time this weekend.

Thank you for taking the time to check out my blog. Carol

04/17/12 Making progress

A quiet morning at the studio and several days when I forgot my camera later, I am getting to the completed stage of this picture. It is very peaceful and calm. I am not very familiar with painting beaches so this is a self-teaching painting! I still think I will revisit this work when I return from a plein air workshop with Rusty Jones. I am sure there is a lot to be fixed, but so far it isn't too bad.

Thanks for taking time to look. Carol

04/02/12 beginning Beach House

I have begun another beach painting. I hope this one isn't so lonesome feeling. I have put a house and an anonymous couple on the beach so maybe it will feel happier. I loved the other one I did and the colors are some of my favorites. I think the starkness comes with the evening shadows.

Thanks for looking at my blog. Carol