Clara in Pencil

Did a little sketching this weekend of my favorite smiling face!
There have been several photos I have wanted to draw, but this
is the first one I have tried.  It was fun, and not too difficult.  I will probably
give it to my daughter sooner or later, but right now, I am enjoying it
sitting on my drawing desk!

I can do a drawing of your favorite little one too!  Email me
for info on children's portraits.  I am very reasonable, and
fairly fast.  I can work from your photograph, or I can come
and take some too.

sheltongail@hotmail.com

Children's Portrait

I have been working hard on this drawing this week.  I am just
about finished.This photo is not too good...I will take one
tomorrow in the sunlight.
I think I mentioned this is the second drawing I have
done for this customer.This is her niece; I drew here nephew
a couple of years ago.  I believe
she is giving this as a gift.

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The Eyes Have it

I was able to make a little more progress on this drawing...the eyes, some more
shading in the face, and started in the background. I still have the clothing to
do (which looks very tedious!) and the rest of the background.  Back to the
drawing board!

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Trees, Toddlers and Toes

Woke up to another beautiful fall morning....some fog and some sunlight make a
great combination.  Can you see the little spider webs in the wet grass?

Still looking for some fall color...here are some sumac leaves turning red

More sun and fog and trees.  I never get tired of spending time
along this creek early in the morning (when I get up early in the
morning?!)

I did do a little art today.  I have this portrait to do for someone for Christmas.  This is the
second one I have done for this customer.  The drawing is large, 16 x 20 before the
mat.  This is the hardest phase...getting it all down in the right proportion, etc.  I think I have
a good start, so the rest should be easier...hopefully?!



And then this is the last "painting project" of the day...just
resting on the couch, waiting for them to dry!

We are still working hard on getting ready for Open House. 
Tomorrow, Nov 2, is a First Friday and we are giving
away a $50 Gift Certificate.  Come by the shop and
you can register to win!

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