The category I entered is Drawing media: Pastel, Colored Pencil, Pen and Ink, Graphite. I am very happy to announce that I received a 2nd. Place Red ribbon!! Now I can say that all three of the paintings in my "Paint What You Love" series have ribbons. The first two were 1st. Place, each. See previous blog for photos.
"Think Big", Pastel, 20" x 16"(unframed)
I have been enjoying reading(and learning) from other blogs that include wips(work in progress), so thought I would try to do a short one on "Think Big":
Will start with my drawing on tracing paper. I always do this, so I can see if my composition looks o.k., and can also make changes, if necessary. I also make sure my focal area is in the right place(using the golden mean). A grid method is used, sometimes, but I try to keep a loose hand on my pencil, and not be so exact. As you can see from my referance photo, I added sky, to give more depth, and some complementary color. I liked the log on the right, and wanted it to point to the dog. Some more ivy was added, trying to give a color trail to focal area, plus some color contrast.
I would also like to mention that my sister(Valerie) and her daughter(Brooke) have teamed up to do a business, and currently have two spaces at the Red Rooster Antiques and Design Center, 971 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels, Tx.. One of the spaces is called "Family Reunion". They asked me to display some of my paintings, of which I am delighted to accommodate. Also, on display, is some wonderful Photography by my cousin, Bonnie Crumley, and Jewelry by her daughter, Melanie Truesdell. Valerie and Brooke redo old furniture, etc., into a great distressed look, using CeCe Caldwell's "naturally green" paint. They have some beautiful pieces for sale, and also sell the paint, in their other space. Be sure to check it out.
Thanks for reading!
