I found a tiny bit of studio time this past week and rendered an earlier sketch in color… this one is gesso, watercolor, pencil, charcoal and ink on wood, 6″x6″. I have promised a gallery in Colorado some work, and I just plain miss painting, so will be working this fall on a series of Animals on Wood and see how it goes!
Silly Class Giveaway!
I received an email last week from a woman named Jackie, who signed up for The Art of Silliness 2, and asked if she could buy another class spot to GIVE AWAY (which is, like, one of the nicest things I’ve ever heard of). Head on over to this post for your chance to win! She will pick the winner Sunday, September 5th.
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Gorgeous painting. ♥ I just want to tell you how much your book is helping me move beyond my funk. Thank you so much!
Michele… I’m so glad!
I hear the word gesso used a lot. I just got your book yesterday, so If it is in your book I have not gotten to that part yet. But if possible can you help me out and explain what that is: a medium or process?
Gesso is a paint that works like “primer.” People often will “prime” wood or canvas with gesso first, before they paint with oils, for example.
I use gesso to build up textures, and add color with watercolor later.
This is such a sweet piece. I look forward to seeing your animal series.
I just went over on Jackie´s blog and hope I win the free spot in your class. Wasn´t that a great idea on her part to use your class as her giveaway.
I’ve been devouring my new book ~:0) …. that is when I can get it out of the claws of my 13 year old son… we are sketching each other with alternate hand…. ….. hum….. interesting….
your sketch is too cute for words… looks like the little guy is under the weather because he has a giant germ on top of him….. ~*~
I LOVE to hear when teens like the book… thank you!!
HI Carla,
Hay is there anyway to purchase the first round of 30 drawings?
Debbie
Thanks for the link to the giveaway Carla. Love the colours and composition on this painting, love it!
i LOVE your silly painting. I got your book last week and have been having so much fun with the lab exercises. Excellent book!
Every one of your images are a delight. Your book has really given me some new ideas of where to look for art. Love it.
totally love it! I bought your book last week and I am very happy you gave such an easy approach to drawing, It is more fun now!
Thanks a lot!