Catching Up from last post in June

Jesse & Myles

Can't believe how long since the last post...we did take another trip, to Germany then crossed the Atlantic for 24 days with many great stops along the way....but no painting to speak of. Traveling has become our obsession for now.  All of these were painted in pastel once we returned and all but one at our model group that meets most Fridays.

We are soon heading off for another trip to Japan!  One of our favorite locales and will see both babies while traveling...for me the best part....

Sarah

Michael

Zak

Brian

Time Travels

I spent a little time going back to the first post on this blog and was surprised to see it was almost 8 years ago this month.  I have had other blogs showcasing my artwork and activities that I began in 2002 with my first MAC computer.  I can still find photos of many old paintings but the web sites or blogs are long gone.  Makes me wonder where this blog will be one day....I love traveling through time both past and future...I am glad we have electronic media, 0s and 1s to anchor us...

Since the last post, I spent a month in France and Italy with Hubby, mostly eating good food, seeing some beauty,  and resting and watching him recuperate and get strong again.  I painted only once or twice while traveling and have met with my painting groups only twice since our return.  I'll post what I've done lately but do not like them but maybe it will be a reminder and incentive to do more.  I always enjoy painting when I "bring myself to the page" but am finding it harder at times to get started.  Okay enough for ...a verbal rather than a pictorial trip for myself.....

Pencil, Watercolor, Oils, and Pastels

Brian

 Looks like I have been working hard since the last post!  We have a wonderful model group that meets weekly and I have tried to attend each session in the last month or two.


I rarely finish during our 3 hour session but I often am able to complete these paintings at home.

Nora

Norah

 

Natasha

Sarah

Alexa

Nora

Back to model group!!

 After two and a half months in Jacksonville, it was hard and challenging to return to our model group.  The great models and good friends helped.....

When I paint, my entire attention is focused.  It is a wonderful experience of "Flow" and I can lose myself in time.





Mike was this wonderful model....

Mary sat near a mirrored wall for changing perspectives.

Mandy was a fantastic model....so beautiful...I just loved painting her!

In Jacksonville

 Painting from afar using photos rather than models and VERY minimal supplies.  Good to see I can "travel light." For me, one of the beauties of art and painting is the total distraction....it demands my utmost concentration..at least for a time...I get to choose my focus.....

 Caitlin                                                                           Myles

Naptime

Models at Figurative Artists Atelier

 Norah Oil 11 X 14

 Artur Oil 11X 14

 Mandy Oil 11 X 14

Norah Oil 11 X 14

 Mary Oil 11 X 14

Catching Up

Artur                                                                     In mime-face





 Have not posted in a bit...had a long road trip in Colorado....hoping to find a cool place in August....no way!
Was glad to get back home to paint but sad to learn our model group had to relocate.  Hope we find a permanent home again....

 Mary                                                                                            Norah

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