Week 24 - Foggy day at Stinson Beach - Complete

Foggy Day at Stinson Beach

Here is the completed piece from my day at the beach. Fog is an tricky and interesting thing to put over a landscape.  I think I will try this on other pieces as well.

Week 24 - Plien Air piece began at Stinson Beach CA

This week I have many pieces still in process. This one is the one i began over the weekend though and it should be done soon.  I will post it once it is complete.  We had a great time at the beach this weekend, although it was a bit overcast, the wind was not to bad. Once complete I will have prints available through Dawn Black artist website.

Other in process pieces:

Week 6 - Light House

 

  

  

This week the art will have to be photography.  It is not my strength, but I do love to take lots and lots of pictures, usually they are kept to pain from.  These will be a part of that arsenal of artistic pieces to inspire and just to be painted.

Today was a glorious day, it was filled with wind and water, both of these put a fire in my soul.  I love the ocean, and today the sounds and smells were intoxicating.  The winds were blowing, but we were not tossed about in a big messy blob.  The light house was a hike, and my legs were rubbery climbing back up those three hundred steps, my hubby practically ran up the stairs.  He is very strong, and has long legs, I was left behind to climb at my own pace, it was fun. 

Next week I plan to create two pieces of art, in different mediums, in hopes of catching up from the piece of art I would like ot have created for this week.  Vacations should be relaxing, and inspirational, this one was both.
Remember to frame your photographs as if they are the piece of art themselves.  It is easier to create fantastic art from great photographs, and maybe you will learn that you have a knack for photography as well. - Live Life Loud!

Soft Pastels

 

"Cactus Bloom" in Soft Pastel (13x20)

This Cactus Bloom was inspired in part by my cousin's art.  He does fantastic pastels, and I thought I would give them a try.  I have another that I am in the process on, but I'm a bit stuck for the moment.
I changed the back ground on this one multiple times trying to get it the cactus to stand out the way I wanted.
My next is a compilation of three white flowers, which I am very excited about.  I'm just looking to add in the depth and interest that will express what I'm seeing.

"Huntington Beach" in Soft Pastel (12.5 x 17)

This is the first soft pastel I completed.  I wanted a very loose and arity feeling to come through for this beach scene.  I think for my first piece it turned out well, I have been planning to do another of this scene to show some more of the depth.

Here is a link to Brian & Jennifer Thornton's web page, she has also posted some lovely pieces.
He inspires me to do better everytime I see his work. 
http://homepage.mac.com/uwblt/Menu7.html