Laser is Finished! Yeah!

Laser
Watercolor
18 x 24

Finally Finished

Reflections
Watercolor
16 x 20

I am finally finished with this river landscape. I'm so glad to have it done so I can move on to something a little more fun! :)

Update on Laser!!

I'm getting closer to finishing Laser.. I am thinking of changing up the whole background and forground.. Something more full of color and interest.. What do you think? I would love any sugguestions and opinions on how to make this paint get that wow factor! :)

I'm almost finished..

I am nearing the end with this painting.. Another learning experience for me. There are a few things I would have done differently for sure. Although, I do like this one :)

New Work

I just started this river scene yesterday..

Toscana

Toscana
Watercolor
6 x 12

I just finished up this watercolor of Tuscany. I wanted make this scene even better than the original photograph, so I decided to paint brilliant red poppies on the rolling field.

Reference Photograph (also lovely)

Start of a Tuscan Painting..

I started working on this Tuscan scene. I am working on a 6 x 12 watercolor block.. I have never used a block before and I really liked it today. I didn't have to tape or clip down or anything.. So much more simple and quick! If you haven't tried one of these, you should! Anyway, I should have this wrapped up in a few days.. I just have to fit painting into my extremely busy schedule :)

The Boise River

Boise River
8 x 10

Just finished my painting of the Boise River. I love having a river run right through the middle of town... This is the first of many river paintings.. I need to practice and it's so fun painting something local!!

Update on Boise River

I am getting close to being finished with this one.. I am supposed to put in a sweeping branch coming out the the top right corner.. Makes me nervous, but I'm going to do it!

Boise River

I started this watercolor of the Boise River yesterday. I am hopeful that it will turn out to be a great painting.. I am loving where it is right now.. Wet into wet is my favorite!! :) I will post another update as I go..

River's Bend

River's Bend
Watercolor
5 x 5

Udate on Laser...

He is starting to come to life a little.. Still lot's to do on him and a couple things I see that need correcting as I look at this picture..

My Next Commission!

Here is my first commission for 2012!  And hopefully the first of many many more!  This horse belongs to a friend and his name is Laser.  I'm starting on this one today, and it's going to be an 18 x 24.  So excited!

Olivia Grace

Olivia Grace

16 x 20

I just did this portrait of my youngest daughter Olivia.  I worked on her over the last three days, and it drove me crazy not to do any updates on her!  But I was wanting to just hold off and surprise everyone with a finished portrait!  I can say that it made me get the portrait done a lot faster!

Feels Finished :)

I feel like I'm finished with this portrait.. Just waiting for approval :)

Thanksgiving Morning

Watercolor

5 x 5

Just did this little river scene tonight.  I love to use color.  I think I used just about every single one of my favorite colors in this little painting.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Emily, Possibly Finished..

Emily

Watercolor

11 x 14

Painting this portrait has reminded me why I love to paint people and animals.  There is just something so unique about each expression that really shows individuality, and a distinct personality.  In many cases, the eyes are known as the gateway to someones soul.  It's as if we can go where they have gone, and feel what they are feeling.  I have heard so many people say that an amazing painting or piece of art will make them feel something.  So I am always pushing for that, and making it one of my main goals as I learn and grow as an Artist.

I want to share one of my favorite quotes by an artist who I consider to be exceptional at portraits and figures.  If you have never checked her out, take a look at some of her work!  

With every brushstroke, a personality emerges-- the softness in their expression,
the honesty in their gesture.
Painting a portrait is always more than a painting,
it's a visual representation of a unique soul.... Peggi Habets 

Thanks for reading!  I wish you all the very best Thanksgiving!

Caribbean Donkey Finished!

Caribbean Donkey

Watercolor

11 x 14

Okay, I'm finished with this donkey!  I just love this picture because it takes me back to St. Kitts in the Bahamas!  What a trip that was!  I have so many pictures that I will soon turn into paintings.. So get ready!

Art On The Lake, McCall Idaho

 Sailboats in the Marina

5 x 5

 Mountain Poppies

5 x 5

I decided to paint some small 5 x 5 originals while I was doing the show.. It was a great time killer, and people enjoyed watching a painting come to life.. What a great experience.  Whether I make money or leave with nothing, I love doing these art shows, and getting a taste for what life as an artist is like.  I can't wait for the next one, wherever it may be...

New Work

Just started working on this guy yesterday.. I'm going to wrap it up today.. I'm still not sure where I'm going with this one.. oh well.. :)

River Cityscape Finished!

Watercolor

11 x 14

Just did this one today.. I had fun with it..

River Cityscape

I just started messing around with this today..  I don't know if I'm going to be able to execute this painting in the way I had envisioned since I made this scene up.  I have nothing to look at, so it all becomes a guessing game of what to add next or where to put the light!  It's great practice though :)

Courtney & Kelsey

Watercolor 

16 x 20

I just finished Courtney and Kelsey's portrait.  The girls had this painting commissioned as a Christmas gift for their Mom.  So sweet!  I know as a mother, it will be treasured.  Thank you girls for entrusting me to paint something so special!

New Commission!

I just photographed my next subject!  What a cutie!  She is sweet, cuddly, has big brown eyes, and a cute personality..  Four short legs, and tail!  Stay tuned for the upcoming process!!

Changed my mind.. I think.. I might do this one instead.. What do you think??

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(#2)

Which one should I paint??  This is so hard.. They are so similar yet different..  Any opinions are welcome!  Thank you!