©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.
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 ©2012 Carolyn A Pappas, Cate on her Morning Nap. Graphite in 8.5 x 11 inch sketchbook. Cate is four months old now. The time really is going by quickly and she is already so much different than when she was born. She has been trying to roll over for the past two months and she finally managed to do it last week. I am thankful for her every day!
 ©2011 Carolyn A Pappas, Lizzie. Graphite on Bristol Board, 8 x 8 inches. A portrait of my baby niece made as a gift for my sister. She and Cate are already friends even though they are so different in personality. Lizzie has the most dainty whimper of a cry but Cate has a powerful set of lungs and doesn’t hesitate to use them! I posted work in progress shots of this drawing in my last issue of Delicate Paperwork. If you are interested in seeing more behind the scenes images from me, you should subscribe. I’m sending the February issue out on Wednesday where I’ll be showing you a sneak peak of what I’m working on for the upcoming Twitter Art Exhibit.  ©2012 Carolyn A. Pappas, Rose (1-7-12). Graphite and watercolor on Fabriano Artistico hotpress paper, 4 x 4 inches. I bought some hotpress watercolor paper to try out. I’m not sure how I feel about the surface; it will take some getting used to. Coldpress paper seems to allow me more time for “wiggle room” before leaving an indelible mark. Also, coldpress paper seems to take more abuse and “scrubbing” before the paper’s surface starts to disintegrate. I painted this rose, but I mangled the leaves badly so I cut them off with the paper cutter. It’s frustrating to have something turn out badly, especially when I don’t get to paint whenever I want anymore. I know that it is to be expected though, and I’m glad I experimented with this new paper.  ©2011 Carolyn A. Pappas, Cate (12-27-2011). Graphite in 8.5 x 11 inch sketchbook. My girl is two months old. I’m looking forward to getting to know Cate better over the upcoming year. I hope all my readers also have a year full of blessings.  ©2011 Carolyn A. Pappas, Rose Sketch (12-9-2011). Graphite in 8.5 x 11 inch sketchbook.  ©2011 Carolyn A. Pappas, Baby Cate. Graphite in sketchbook.  ©2011 Carolyn A. Pappas, Cate Sleeping. Graphite in sketchbook.  ©2011 Carolyn A. Pappas, Right Hand. Graphite in sketchbook. Baby Cate arrived last week and I’m finally getting into the swing of things enough to make some sketches while she naps. I am no expert on baby portraits, but I will definitely get a lot of practice over the next few months as I’ll want to do plenty of sketches of my precious baby girl. I am so lucky!  ©2011 Carolyn A. Pappas, Rose Blossoms 2. Graphite and watercolor, 4 x 6 inches. This image goes along with this one that I had posted earlier. My sister had them printed on postcards to use as invitations for my baby shower. I like the delicate look of graphite with watercolor wash and I’m thinking of making more pictures in this style. What do you think?  ©2011 Carolyn A. Pappas, Rose Blossoms 1. Graphite and watercolor, 4 x 6 inches. There is no fatigue so wearisome as that which comes from lack of work. -Charles H SpurgeonI painted these roses back in July, when I had more energy and when my life felt completely different. These days I am exhausted, mostly because I am in my last few weeks of pregnancy. Apparently, I have a free pass to take it easy according to my family, but I can’t help but feel a little guilty. I did finish up my large handbook sketchbook and have started on another one. So far, all I’ve done are small black ink sketches, although I’m hoping to drag out the watercolors and have a go at them soon. |
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