Hello! Here is the final look for the under painting for the big piece we have been watching. It looks wonderful so far, doesn't it? I am still waiting for a couple stubborn spots to dry and a large chunk of time to get going on the colors. I can't wait to start adding in the rusts, golds, and burnt oranges in to the trees and shrubs. It will be a beautiful autumn day when all is said and done.

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More trees!

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Good Afternoon!
We've got more trees! What is interesting about picking up where I left off a couple weeks ago is that I'm feeling a little more relaxed with the painting now. I find myself softening some of my earlier brush strokes - which is fine, I like the effect better. However, it just adds proof to the fact that I am quite the moody painter!! Also, the first batch of paint on a piece this big makes me nervous for some reason. Once I get into it more, I realize I'm on the right track and the piece flows more freely. It's really starting to develop its character now. How exciting!

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Today I have been working on the 48 x 60 creek scene. I need to finish the under painting very soon. Here is an idea of scale when it comes to painting such a large piece. Granted I am not the tallest in the world and the painting is on the easel, but look at the size of this thing in comparison to me! Very exciting.

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Hello! I thought I'd share what I was actually drawing yesterday in my mug shot. This will possibly be a scene painted on 6 ft long old saw blade. How very interesting and wonderful would that look? I'm very excited about the prospect. Meanwhile, I can continue painting on the big commission we started looking at earlier in the month.

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Hello! Boy, it's been a whirlwind of activity since the last I've checked in and not a whole lot of that has happened in the studio, unfortunately. However, I'm back and I'm ready to continue what I started, as well as start some more! I have finished my arts festival schedule for this season. That means it's painting time again! On the agenda I have commissions, autumn scenes, and a running painting. Can't wait to delve right in. Above, I am working on a drawing for a special commission. As you can see, my assistant got a bit bored and fell asleep! It is fun to have her undivided attention! More soon!

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Good Friday Afternoon!
I'm about to head out for a show or two but I thought I'd end the week's blogging with a look at the finished willow tree. I love the movement in the tree as if it is blowing gently in the wind. This paint is very fresh so you can even see a little of the wet sheen in the photograph. Time to dry!

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Good Afternoon!

Here is a look at some tree and grass progress for our creek scene. This piece is actually inspired by a creek on this particular patrons land. There is a lovely path that leads back into a creek bed area. The idea to use this creek as the subject of a painting came to mind when looking at "A Favorite Spot" in my booth. We are combining our favorite attributes from "A Favorite Spot" with this specific creek and making it autumn in season. We are looking for those warm rich tones in this piece. More soon!

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