Olivia, WIP

Okay, this is the last update I am posting until it's complete.  There is still so much detail to finish up and add to her.  But she is finally starting to look like Olivia!

I am pretty much finished with the background now.. So time to start on her cute little face!

Olivia's New Portrait!

I started this new portrait of my youngest daughter Olivia last night.  I am trying to get it done and framed by Monday!  Do you think I can do it? :)  hahaha

Update on Sailboats..

I have layered in some water now.. I still have such a long way to go.  But before I do anything more to the water, the sailboats need to be finished.  So here we go!  I would really love to have this one wrapped up in a couple days..

Have a wonderful day everyone!

A little more smile :)

Barbara

Watercolor

16 x 20

I changed up her mouth a bit to give her a bigger smile!  She glows now and she is finished.  I apologize for the slightly blurry picture.  My camera is not working quite the same since I threw it when a bee landed on it!  Oh, the things I do sometimes.. :-/

Have a great day!

Marina, WIP

I was able to work on this painting a little during the Terrace Lakes Wine and Art Festival a couple weekends ago.  I still have a long way to go on it, but once I get started up again, it will finish quickly!  I love water and sailboats, so this is going to be one of my favorite pieces for sure :)

I think I'm getting closer...? :)

This has definitely been the most challening portrait I have worked on.  I gave her nose and eyes and chin some tweeking, and then added a little more depth to her hair.  I feel like she pops a little more now.

What do you think?

Okay friends.. I need some critisizm here.. constructive of course :).. Is there anything that I need to tweek here?  I have been staring at this painting for far too long and feel frustrated!!  It could be a simple fix, or maybe its finally right.. Please!  Suggestions are wanted :)

Barbara

Barbara

Watercolor

16 x 20

I finished this portrait commission today.  I am just waiting for the approval and I will make any nessessary adjustments.. But I feel done and satisfied :)

Starting Over!

I started this portrait over this morning.. The other one just wasn't turning out at all!  I am already loving this one.  I can tell from this stage that the painting has it's full potential back!  The other photograph I was working with was really faded and very hard to work with, so I'm using the other reference photograph that was given to me for this commission.  Stay tuned!! :)

Work In Progress..

I got a little further on this portrait today.. I may have to mess with the background a little more.. 

Mickey Blue Eyes

Mickey Blue Eyes

Watercolor

11 x 14

New Portrait Commission!

I just started this portrait today of a very lovely lady.  Her sweet husband commissioned me to paint it for her.  I think he plans to give it to her for her birthday.  The photograph I am working with was taken over 20 years ago.  He says he loves her glow and the gleam in her eyes.  So sweet!

I am in the beginning stage of washes.  Just laying down colors to get a feel for the shadows and highlights.  Stay tuned!

Wild Iris

 

Wild At Heart

Watercolor

11 x 14

I am surprisingly happy with the results so far on this wild Bearded Iris.  I have a few more details to add here and there.I really don't have much experience with floral subjects, and I still have a lot to learn.  I do love the colors in this painting and I've had fun with it :)  So I count it successful! 

Lavendar and Tuscany

I just started this painting yesterday.. I am participating in a Mother's Day Arts and Crafts show this weekend which will be held at Bitner Vineyards Winery.  So I have been inspired to paint Tuscan related paintings lately.  Anyway, thought I would mess around a bit yesterday, and this is where I'm at.  It's still a work in progress, but I should finish it up today :)

I started this Lily yesterday.. I'm still not sure where I am going with this one.. We will see..

Ready for the Spring Fling!!

I just dropped off my display for the "Spring Fling" fundraiser at my children's school.  It's this Friday, and I donated a gift certificate for a portrait. 








  This will be a great opportunity to gain some exposure, and help raise money for the school.  Can we say "Kill two birds with one stone"? :) 

April Showers Bring May Flowers

 I recently started working part time for The Craniofacial Pain Center of Idaho.  I am their new Marketing Representative, and will be designing Marketing Campaigns to promote our business.  So I just started my first project, which is pictured above.  

I painted a quick watercolor to go with my theme "April Showers Bring May Flowers".  So a new themed painting, along with flowers will become my personal trademark with this company. And these gifts will be hand delivered by myself to Doctors and Dentists around the valley.  

I don't know about you, but I'm pretty excited for spring!!!  It's finally here!

Minor Update..

The sky and tree line are complete. Now to the sailboats!!

WIP. I love it already!

I feel like I've got a pretty good start on this one. I'm just taking my time and putting several washes down to get it just right. I have been putting off this painting for so long, and now I'm wondering why!!? I love painting sail boats.. There is something so relaxing and peaceful about them.

Next Painting!!

I am nervous yet excited to do this one! I love all the colors and can't wait to get them on paper!!

Trees
Watercolor
10 x10

Aspens

So I quickly started this painting this afternoon.. I was feeling so frustrated with the oil painting I started a couple days ago. When you're used to watercolor and how fast they dry, well let's just say I was in NEW TERRITORY! I am sadly an impatient painter, so I love how watercolor washes dry quickly. And what's even more sad is that I don't even have enough patience to let those dry! I use a blow dryer to speed up the process!! :) I think I need to work on my patience? Hmm..

Anyway, I had fun with this one today.. I will wrap it up tomorrow. But I love the bright color!

My First Oil Painting!!

I just started my first oil painting! So excited to see how this turns out! It's so nice to move my brush around with freedom! With watercolor I have to plan every stroke! :)

Bighorn Sheep

The Bighorn
Watercolor
16 x 20

I just wrapped it up on this bighorn sheep. I really don't have too much experience when it comes to painting wildlife. I really want to keep exploring in this direction. I do live in the Rocky Mountains after all right? :)