Sunday, December 20, 2009

Let it Snow!!!!

How wonderful!!
On the day that I taught a watercolor class about Snowflakes (and Negative Painting) most of the eastern United States woke up to snow - for better or worse! Some love it, some feel less affection towards the white stuff .... but as artists, it is a challenge!

We drew and cut snowflakes and with the use of watercolor pencils and paint, we created a small watercolor for a magnet and a greeting card. We talked about the process and brainstormed about using the cut outs, not only as our original stencils but also as collage elements.

Like the snowflakes themselves, no two being alike ... our ideas were individual and plentiful.

Enjoy or tolerate ... spring always follows the winter cold.

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Poppies ....
ready for their new home!

Ta Da .....

Ta Da .....
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Ta - da!!!!

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Easter Pear?

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I like pears better than eggs!!!

Easter Pear Step 1

Easter Pear Step 1
Step 1 - I thought this would be enough ... silly me!

Easter Pear Step 2

Easter Pear Step 2
Step 2 - I wanted to add a bit of EGG Whimsy.

Easter Pear Step 3

Easter Pear      Step 3
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Easter Pear Step 4

Easter Pear Step 4
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Easter Pear Step 5

Easter Pear Step 5
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Easter Pear Step 6

Easter Pear Step 6
Step 6 - The background could use a value shift.

Easter Pear Step 7

Easter Pear Step 7
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