Double Trouble

During the holidays, I was asked to do this double portrait of these
two children.  I agreed, but it was kind of a rush job.  It was not very large,
and she knew I might not be able to finish it in time.

But I did the best I could, and had it finished by the deadline.
She was so pleased, she cried when she saw it!  Wow....very
humbling when your artwork means that much to
someone.  I wish I had had more time..could have
added a lot more.

Children's Portraits     Colored Pencil
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Nothing to Dread

This is one of the interesting people I photographed during the Ecuador
trip.  He was at the market in Otovalo, playing the pan flute and
strumming his guitar.  His dreadlocks were very interesting, and I liked
the shadows on his white shirt, etc.  I also like the composition.
But I knew it would be a little bit challenging to draw.

I started on it.  This is Mi-Tientes drawing paper.  It comes in a variety
of colors.  This is a sandstone color.  When using colored paper,
you have to put down a whole lot of white pencil first.  Otherwise, the colors
will not be bright enough.  So, this is the first step; I am layering some white
colored pencil on the paper, paying attention to the highlights.  I printed
the photo in b & w also, to help define those values.  It should be fun!

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The Faces of YACA

I was asked to come and help judge the art show at the
annual YACA state convention.  YACA stands for "Youth
Art Council of America."  When I was teaching, my students
participated in this organization.  It is a wonderful opportunity for the
art students and teachers.  The convention offers workshops, competitions,
and lots of interaction between the students.

These are some of my favorites from the show today.  It is always
hard to judge...especially when you don't know the origin of the piece,
and how much the teacher helped the student.  I hope that some
of my choices pleased the teachers, as well as the students.  

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Finished Hat

I think I am finished with this drawing of one of our guides in China.
We took a trip on a long tail boat, and this man went with us.  He
was in the front of the boat, and modeled the old traditional style hat that the
fishermen would wear.  He let some of the tourists try on the hat as well,
and we all had a good laugh.  I sketched him in my journal, and asked him
to sign the page.  He was very touched seeing my sketch and signing his name.
I knew I wanted to do a finished drawing of him when I got home.
So, here he is! 
 
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"China Hat"
original colored pencil drawing

$800.00 unframed

$1000 framed