Spring show

These pieces were accepted in to the Columbian Artists Association 38th Annual Spring Show in April 2014 in Kelso, Washington.  "Spring Trillium" and "Portland Sunrise" were both awarded Sponsor Awards. 

 

"Spring Trillium"
Watercolor, pen and ink, colored pencil.

 

"Every day is a blessing."
Watercolor

 

"Portland Sunrise"
Watercolor

Morning Sunrise

Just before the sun comes up, everything is still, quiet.  Colors are muted.  Birds sing in the distance. It's like the world is holding it's breath waiting for the day to begin.  

 

I had to capture this morning - if for nothing else to remember a perfect moment in time. 

 

"Morning Sunrise"

Dimensions: 6" x 17"
Sennelier's watercolor on 140# Arches hot press paper

 

It was juried in to the Rose Festival Show hosted by the Oregon Society of Artists in Portland, OR for the month of June. 

 

Available for purchase.

Paper towel series

I know it sounds silly but it was the combination of the subtle design on the paper towels I was drying herbs on that inspired this series:

 

Print available:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/120003719/paper-towel-series-sweet-mint?

 

Print available:https://www.etsy.com/listing/96159896/paper-towel-series-rosemary?

 

 

More coming this spring.

SQUIRREL CHRONICLES: Goldilocks

I've been revisiting all the old story tales from childhood for nostalgia purposes and created a fun project in the process.  This one is called "Goldilocks" in my Squirrel Chronicles. 

Awards for the Tan Nationals in Columbus, OH

 

Custom design project for the 2014 Tan Nationals in Columbus, OH.

Colored pencil on slate.  One of eight pieces.

New piece: "Everlasting Love"

 "Everlasting Love"
Won the art competition at the Tan Nationals
in Columbus, OH in May 2014

 

Watercolor, pen and ink and colored pencil

on 140# Arches archival quality paper.

Image size: 5" x 8"

 

Presented in a 11" x 14" acid free matt

using a flat black metal frame under UV resistant glass.

 

Available for purchase.

 

I am often asked if rabbits actually look like this.  They do!  This is a Tan, a rabbit originating in England in the late 1800's.  It is a small rabbit, maturing to on average four pounds as an adult.  Most often seen at shows are the black Tans (referred to as black and tan in the UK).  The other varieties (colors) in the breed are chocolate, blue and lilac.  All share the same striking markings and color contrast.  



23rd Annual Colored Pencil Society of Amercia - DC201 Show

Colored Pencil Society of America - DC201

Keizer Art Association Gallery in Keizer, OR
April 5 - 29, 2014

I have two pieces entered:

"Announcing Spring"

Watercolor, pen and ink and colored pencil.

Available for purchase.

 

"S'more"

Watercolor, pen and ink and colored pencil.
Fourth place in the show.
Private Collection