Some close! This week is almost at an end at last.
I am totally looking forward to going on a walking tour through Portland Walking company. The tour is called "Beyond Bizarre" and is an adventure into the supernatural.
It starts at Old Town Pizza (apparently one of the most haunted places...hmm who would have known?). I anticipate wielding the EMP meters around Chinatown will most certainly be an experience all right.
Perhaps I can catch some of the action on my camera! We shall see what paranormal experiences the universe has in store for us...
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Inspiring Jewelry Artist
Today after work I had a little time to browse and came across some interesting jewelry pieces by Dana Kellin.
I was really drawn in by the wire work which has inspired me to want to pursue creating some more complex pieces. Here is a good example of some of her work:
I treated myself to a necklace...and really wanted a bracelet similar to the above, but thought I might explore a similar design concept and challenging myself.
I think I will be exploring some wire work soon.
I was really drawn in by the wire work which has inspired me to want to pursue creating some more complex pieces. Here is a good example of some of her work:
I treated myself to a necklace...and really wanted a bracelet similar to the above, but thought I might explore a similar design concept and challenging myself.
I think I will be exploring some wire work soon.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
(324) Working with Ink
This term passed too quickly! One more OSA class left.
Tonight subject was table legs. The milled edges made a challenging subject when working in ink. Very symmetric and detailed I did several abstract interpretations. It is difficult for my mind to get in an abstract mode. My results were interesting, but good to practice using a different style of creativity.
Here are a few samples of my table leg ink drawings:
Tonight subject was table legs. The milled edges made a challenging subject when working in ink. Very symmetric and detailed I did several abstract interpretations. It is difficult for my mind to get in an abstract mode. My results were interesting, but good to practice using a different style of creativity.
Here are a few samples of my table leg ink drawings:
Sunday, March 7, 2010
(325) Fantasy Seascape Oil #2
Tonight's topic was seascape fantasy.
Here is the set of tools we set out with: a knife, fan, line, filbert, a pair of 1 inch brushes and a duster. There was also a neat little tool used to remove paint (which I can't remember the name of on the far right).
We started by separating the horizon by marking equal sides of the canvas and putting tape across. Then we dampened the canvas with liquid white all over and added the blue sky. The fluffy clouds were a blend of the Prussian blue and crimson red. Using the filbert brush you pluck the sky with the formation of clouds. Then you go back over the top in a swirl motion with the fan or filbert and lastly blend with the 1 inch corner by tapping the canvas.
It was good practice, but I needed to spend some more time to get my clouds more depth (they look a little sad). I think it was the combination of the lack of paint and layering. So clouds might be a good subject for my next painting (my clouds did not look as happy as I would have liked).
After the sky peel back the tap and follow the straight line on the horizon with the blue water line then move down the canvas to a greener tone and then a sandy toned beach. Again the 1 inch larger brushes work great for blending any transforming colors. Then add the waves with the fine line...remember waves come in at an angle. Use the fan and stoked the waves upward at an angle to get the misty effect. Try to get a fairly similar angle to keep the waves looking realistic. A couple blended smudges of brown with highlights and you have a simple ocean scene. For effect I threw three birds in the image.
Though maybe the sign of being super critical of myself. The painting did not turn out quiet how I wanted, but none-the-less it was good practice. Maybe someday I will have a seascape that I like and that would be a seascape fantasy.
It is interesting to see how different artists approach the same subject. So it will be neat to see as my mother and I take the classes how each of our paintings evolve on the same subject. Watching the class evolve together is an experience all unto itself.
Here is the set of tools we set out with: a knife, fan, line, filbert, a pair of 1 inch brushes and a duster. There was also a neat little tool used to remove paint (which I can't remember the name of on the far right).
We started by separating the horizon by marking equal sides of the canvas and putting tape across. Then we dampened the canvas with liquid white all over and added the blue sky. The fluffy clouds were a blend of the Prussian blue and crimson red. Using the filbert brush you pluck the sky with the formation of clouds. Then you go back over the top in a swirl motion with the fan or filbert and lastly blend with the 1 inch corner by tapping the canvas.
It was good practice, but I needed to spend some more time to get my clouds more depth (they look a little sad). I think it was the combination of the lack of paint and layering. So clouds might be a good subject for my next painting (my clouds did not look as happy as I would have liked).
After the sky peel back the tap and follow the straight line on the horizon with the blue water line then move down the canvas to a greener tone and then a sandy toned beach. Again the 1 inch larger brushes work great for blending any transforming colors. Then add the waves with the fine line...remember waves come in at an angle. Use the fan and stoked the waves upward at an angle to get the misty effect. Try to get a fairly similar angle to keep the waves looking realistic. A couple blended smudges of brown with highlights and you have a simple ocean scene. For effect I threw three birds in the image.
Though maybe the sign of being super critical of myself. The painting did not turn out quiet how I wanted, but none-the-less it was good practice. Maybe someday I will have a seascape that I like and that would be a seascape fantasy.
It is interesting to see how different artists approach the same subject. So it will be neat to see as my mother and I take the classes how each of our paintings evolve on the same subject. Watching the class evolve together is an experience all unto itself.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
(326) Agate Bracelet for B-Day Gift
Today I helped my friends work at the Antique Expo. I fell in love with tiered leaded glass bookcases and a beautiful country butcher block. There is something about the design and craftsmanship of early 1900 furniture that appeases the eye.
But for now new items found a home with me, at least until the remodel is done and I have an opportunity to go through what remains in the basement. At least the basement is now shy 3 large boxes of airplane models. Now if I can get through the 30+ boxes of books this spring I will be on a roll!
After the long day of standing my feet not happy, but I came home just in time for a quick nap, shower and time to bead a simple bracelet for Karely's Birthday before we met for dinner at Fratelli.
The smooth agate stones made a simple, but elegant material in mutated tones of pink, blue, green, and gray:
Unfortunately after dinner I had to call it a night as my cold is still had my head under attack! So it was an early night, to follow a Saturday full of fascinating imagery.
But for now new items found a home with me, at least until the remodel is done and I have an opportunity to go through what remains in the basement. At least the basement is now shy 3 large boxes of airplane models. Now if I can get through the 30+ boxes of books this spring I will be on a roll!
After the long day of standing my feet not happy, but I came home just in time for a quick nap, shower and time to bead a simple bracelet for Karely's Birthday before we met for dinner at Fratelli.
The smooth agate stones made a simple, but elegant material in mutated tones of pink, blue, green, and gray:
Unfortunately after dinner I had to call it a night as my cold is still had my head under attack! So it was an early night, to follow a Saturday full of fascinating imagery.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
(327) First Attempt at Portraits
This weekend we went to visit our friends Dave & Steph and met their sweet baby boy.
I offered to take them to the park and do some portraits of them with their little one. Here are a few of my favorite shots:
Mr. Handsome
Happy Family on a beautiful day!
Mommy lovin'
Family Portraits:
Proud Daddy...
Smiling Mommy...
I love the baby kisses!
By the end of the day there was a very sleepy boy!
Sleepy time!
Tiny hands and a sleepy boy.
I offered to take them to the park and do some portraits of them with their little one. Here are a few of my favorite shots:
Mr. Handsome
Happy Family on a beautiful day!
Mommy lovin'
Family Portraits:
Proud Daddy...
Smiling Mommy...
I love the baby kisses!
By the end of the day there was a very sleepy boy!
Sleepy time!
Tiny hands and a sleepy boy.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
(328) Implosion Play
Tonight I attempted some implosion pieces at the glass studio. Though I did not get the desired effect, I think the practice will help.
I think the next thing I need to do is determine what tools I need.
I think the next thing I need to do is determine what tools I need.
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