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Treasured Portrait

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Another item found at Papou’s house: a pencil sketch of Papou drawn by his sister, Mary. I remember him talking about this drawing in amazement at how his sister could capture his likeness so well. He saved it all these years, since 1951.

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Lizzie

Monday, February 6, 2012

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 […]

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Hotpress

Thursday, January 19, 2012

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 […]

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New Year’s warm wishes

Monday, January 2, 2012

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.

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More Roses

Monday, December 26, 2011

This year when I felt like painting all I seemed to want to paint was florals. And I’m still not sick of them! I’m currently making sketches for some new rose paintings. I made this one while I was waiting for Cate to fall asleep one night.

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Baby Cate

Saturday, November 12, 2011

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 […]

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Rose Blossoms 2

Sunday, October 30, 2011

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?

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A Small Update

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

There is no fatigue so wearisome as that which comes from lack of work. -Charles H Spurgeon I 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 […]

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Onto Other Things

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

About halfway through May I quit my drawing project, because I got bored with it and wanted to do my own thing. I realize now that I don’t like being “told” what to draw. Instead, I started a new watercolor floral painting. I’m still working on it, but I might not post it because I’m […]

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Katie in Profile

Thursday, March 3, 2011

This drawing is based on a photo where Katie is standing on the bow of the boat looking over the lake. It would make a really nice portrait done in colored pencil if I can convince myself to get started on it!

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