Artwork, travel, and musings by artist, Gail H. Shelton.
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| Geometric Medallion designs in gold, red, and green |
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| This is the watercolor border with an added stripe border I have been busy painting these graphic designs to supplement some of the paintings, etc that I plan to use on some manufactured products. The square medallion designs are going to be coasters and borders on notepads. They can also be placed side by side to create a border. While I was designing them, I kept thinking about quilt square designs or Mexican tile designs that I was familiar with. It is always interesting to draw upon visual memories that you have to use as inspiration in your artwork. It just takes some time to think! and sometimes I don't allow enough time in my schedule just to ponder, and imagine. Sounds like another good goal! |
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| Medallions in red, yellow, blue, and green |
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| Without the blue... |
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| Lots of blue, brown and aqua Still working on lots of designs, trying to develop some product lines. These can be used on coasters, cups, journals, notepads, etc, and coordinate with the bird series and the sunflower series. It will all come together eventually...you'll see! Give me till the end of the month, and I will have it all designed....that's a good goal. Now, I just have to manage my time! ha! sheltongail@hotmail.com |
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| First phase...light colors |
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| the finished painting Decided to do a little watercolor painting tonight. This is a theme I have done many times. I am looking to do a print with red, yellow and blue as the focus colors. This one is the first of many tries! sheltongail@hotmail.com |
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| Shell Sketches I got back to work today on some artwork, for licensing or manufacturing on some products. I got away from the birds and played around with some shells. just fun.... |
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| Mardi Gras show at the Barnwell |
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| Some of the carnival costumes... |
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| My friend, Karen Harrington, with one of her colorful pieces |
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| A jazz ensemble added their musical touch to the reception |
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| Another one of Karen's paintings |
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| I really like this one of hers |
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| Me and the Sunset at Lake Martin photo The opening reception for the Mardi Gras show at the Barnwell was today. Shreveport artist, Karen Harrington and I are the featured artists in the main gallery. The show will run till Feb 25. The Barnwell Center Hours: Tuesday -Friday 10-5 Sat 10-3 Sun 1-5 sheltongail@hotmail.com |
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| White Chocolate Bread Pudding..yum |
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| Roast Pork with Creole Mustard and Honey Plum Glaze |
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| Our dinner guests |
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| Mardi Gras decorations |
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| Blackeyed Peas and Jalapeno Grits |
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| Shrimp Remoulade |
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| Chicken and Sausage Gumbo |
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| I was in Shreveport today to deliver some of these Louisiana-themed artwork for an upcoming exhibit there. |
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| They are preparing a "Mardi Gras" exhibit for the month of February. These costumes, etc are going to be in the center of the exhibit, and the artwork will be around the edges. |
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| Downtown Shreveport is decorated with lots of colorful murals. This one is beside the Revel grounds and depicts some of the area activities |
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| more of the same wall mural... On my way home from Dallas, I dropped off this artwork. The show will open this Sunday, with a reception from 2-4:30 at the Barnwell Garden and Art Center in downtown Shreveport, LA. sheltongail@hotmail.com |
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| This beautiful black swan was among the birds that I took the other day in City Park in Baton Rouge. I am always interested in the reflections in the water. In the top photo, he was swimming near the bank, and the dark areas in the water are the trees and shrubs along the bank. In the second photo, he had moved out into the open water, and just the blue sky is reflecting in the water, along with his own reflection. So, depending on what I want in the photo, I can wait while the bird moves around, and get different outcomes from the same photo op. sheltongail@hotmail.com |
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| These great little reclaimed sculptures were done by Gloria Burson. She had them for sale at the Vintage section of the Dallas Market. I wanted to buy one, and they were already sold! You can see more on her blog: www.amodernglo.blogspot.com |
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| I also loved this booth. Her name is Nancy Elaine Davis and her business is called "Ella Elaine". She also does some reclaimed items as well. I bought a little sign from her that spelled out "joy" in re-claimed bits and pieces. I had a great time at market in Dallas. I learned a lot from several other vendors and had a chance to meet with the leasing department. I got a feel for some of the best selling items in the art arena, and I have lots of ideas. I will be home later tomorrow, and will get to work! sheltongail@hotmail.com |
