Let the Sunshine In

sunflower still life set-up 

The sunshine was really beautiful late this afternoon, and

I had been thinking about setting up some still life

subjects for future reference.  I set up this bench, vase of

sunflowers and bowl of apples.  I moved around for some

different views, and as you can see, I had some help from

two of my assistants.  I may do this in watercolor or

colored pencil.  For right now, it will go in the still life

photo file!

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Desert Blooms

Two more for the portfolio (are you getting tired of

seeing these?!) Growing up in Texas, I always loved

the prickly pear blossoms in the spring. There are

places in the hill country that are painted with these

colorful blooms. And they are such a metaphor for

life...you have to take the thorns with the petals!

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Fun in the Sun

I have been working on these sunflowers tonight,

and I am almost finished. The pot needs a little more

work, now that I see it in the photo! sometimes that

helps flaws show up. Anyway, I will do some coordinating

designs to go with this drawing, and then print out the

sheet for the portfolio I am putting together.

( I guess the "focusing"is working!)

I have started some more Greece art, too, and will have

some of that to post tomorrow.

I matted the give-away pastel today, and it is on display in

the cafe if anyone would like to see it. The matted size is

19 x 16. I will draw a winning name from among the list of

followers. And I will do it on Sept 1, so there is still time to

sign up as a follower. If you have any trouble doing that,

you can let us know, and we can do it for you.

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Sunflower Blue

I have had this watercolor for a long time,

and I put together some stipe designs to pair

with it. It would make a neat flag design, or

paper plate and napkin, or greeting card.

I will add it to the others I have been working on.

I heard from another artist, Vickie, and she

is pursuing licensing as well. I believe she

is a little farther along than I am, and she may

be able to give me some good advice. You can

see her work: www.vickieleastudios.com

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