“right now” staying focused on the present, mindful and in the moment, an image from the week, with no words or a few words, that acknowledges the “right now.” Inspired by Ann.
©2012 Carolyn A Pappas, 4-23-2012 sketchbook page (window), Graphite in 8.5 x 11 inch sketchbook.
A chilly, rainy, gray/grey day – perfect for pencil sketching out the widow.
“right now” staying focused on the present, mindful and in the moment, an image from the week, with no words or a few words, that acknowledges the “right now.” Inspired by Ann.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
I read last week that the opening of the 2nd Twitter Art Exhibit was a great success (read the comments for updates). Forty-two cards were sold in the first two hours, raising $1450 for the Women’s Crisis Center. I’m not sure if my painting has sold or not, but I really hope someone takes it home!
I have no new drawing to show you this week because I have been busy setting up my new laptop. I really love it, although it is not fully set up yet. I am also using a borrowed camera for the time being as mine is Dead Meat. I hope to get my new one next week. My old computer still works, but I was in need of a full technology upgrade so I am happy to get this done.
“right now” staying focused on the present, mindful and in the moment, an image from the week, with no words or a few words, that acknowledges the “right now.” Inspired by Ann.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
©2000-2008 Carolyn A Pappas, Various Artwork In Situ.
My sister frames almost all the art I give her. These are original paintings on blank greeting cards given as birthday gifts over the years. The framer cut apart the cards and glued the inside to the back of the frame so you can read the date and message.
“right now” staying focused on the present, mindful and in the moment, an image from the week, with no words or a few words, that acknowledges the “right now.” Inspired by Ann.
I haven’t done anything in straight pen and ink for a long time so I decided to give it a try again. Pen and ink is a real challenge for me because I struggle with adding too much detail. I really love detail, but I can carry it too far at times. I don’t ever remember doing a landscape like this in ink before–I wanted to show the different “layers” of trees and ground. I’d like to try a similar landscape, only draw it more simply next time. It was a lot of fun to draw for sure.
©2012 Carolyn A Pappas, Fox Hill. Pen and Ink, 6 x 9 inches.
The scene depicts the view from Fox Hill in Bernardston, Massachusetts. Bernardston is a small town in a very out of the way part of the state. I love it there! It was the same place that I spotted the pheasant.
©2012 Carolyn A Pappas, Mystery Islands. Ink and Colored Pencil on 5 x 7 inch greeting card.
At my recent botanical illustration class, the teacher had us close our eyes for about two minutes and then open them and notice what drew our attention. She wanted us to see if we were drawn to the lighter areas or the darker areas of the room first. I noticed the light filtering in through the window and then the contrast of some white antlers against the wall.
Then she explained her theory that people who are attracted to the dark areas first find it more natural to work in oil, acrylic or pastel. People that prefer the light areas first tend to enjoy watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and pen and ink. I felt like my own instincts were confirmed! I had never before heard someone explain this theory, but in my case I think it definitely applies.
“right now” staying focused on the present, mindful and in the moment, an image from the week, with no words or a few words, that acknowledges the “right now.” Inspired by Ann.