Watercolors in Utah

I didn't think that I would paint while I was in Utah, but I saw that I would have enough free time and that it would be worth my time.  I bought a watercolor set and some paper.  I did some things that I'm really pleased with.  Some fruit and wedding flowers.  One of my favorite things about the paintings is that I scanned the flowers and printed them to make some custom cards.  They are fancy and adorable.

Raleigh, NC Temple

8X10

This was for a wedding.  I was really shocked as I went to the reception and the painting was there and on display.  When you see your artwork on display, it's like getting a pat on the back.  Very flattering.  It must mean something.  

I was happy with this piece.  The gray buildings are sort of hard for me to figure out sometimes.  I have been working on a commission of a gray stone tower and it's just tricky to get it right.

Blue Bottle Study, 5X7

I really love this painting.  This is pure me in some ways.

Elizabeth is drawing on my paintings.

5X7 Landscape Study #6 Palette Painting

I put together this landscape study with a palette knife. 

5X7 palette knife painting

Final of House Portrait

I spend a month on this baby.  It's 18X24 (I think).  I haven't done a painting this larger that is realistic.  I did an abstract painting that was large, so this was new.  The owner is very happy, and I'm pleased with that.  It was a great project and I'm glad that I learned a lot while I did it.  Now on to the next project.

 

Major April Project: House Commission

I've been putting almost all of my efforts into a house portrait.  I've been taking my sweet time.  I spent a lot of time setting up the composition and trying out colors.  I did an 8x10 study of the house to figure some stuff out.  This is the study below.  When I'm finished with the larger piece, I'll post it.