I truely thought I was finished with stones, for a while at least. But this idea was in my head and just begged to be executed. So I finally gave in:
Back in my office days I kept a couple of geodes on my desk. Not only did I love geodes but they were a visual "mantra" for me. You see, I worked with the "public" and more often than not the angry taxpayer was either on my phone or across from my desk. No, I never threatened to throw the stones at them! But once when I had to give a talk on "handling" the public I took the geodes as a visual prop. Can you figure this out now? Send me your thoughts and I will share them as well as mine in a future post.
Oh, and about the piece: it is 12" x 9" done in graphite (pencil) on a prepared board with a 1/2" cradle, no frame or glass needed. I have not decided whether to sell it. And here is a closeup of the geode, in reality this detail measures about 2.5 inches square. I love the interior crystals.
And p.s.: thanks for missing me....I heeded the call of beach time with the family: wonderful & refreshing!
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Showing posts with label graphite drawing. Show all posts
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Friday, July 8, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Bright as Gold
A friend snapped this photo as I was beginning work on a new piece while we were hanging out at the Guild.
She was understandably curious why I kept putting on and taking off color.
She felt better when I finally settled down to start drawing, several photos of the goldfinch as my reference.
At home I really got a bit more adventuresome with the colors.
I think he looks like he might fly off into the woods, but I've never seen a goldfinch on this property.
Here he is in his 9 x 6 glory....ready to fly into someone's home.
Meanwhile I think I will enjoy him, we've gotten to know each other so well!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
A Tip of the Cap
A Tip of the Cap! These mushrooms were happy to be noticed on an early morning walk and seemingly tipped their caps in greeting.
Rendered in graphite on cradled board the piece measures 12 x 12 x 3/4" and needs no additional framing. Watercolor washes and acrylic complete the palate of this mixed media piece.
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Rendered in graphite on cradled board the piece measures 12 x 12 x 3/4" and needs no additional framing. Watercolor washes and acrylic complete the palate of this mixed media piece.
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