I went out with a local sketch group this last weekend and took the kit I mentioned in my last post with me. Not bad. I ended up putting the little kit in my backpack stool. I decided to take the backpack so I could bring a water bottle,...
Trying out the Sketch Tools
In Search of Sketch Tools
I like sketching. In my explorations to keep it fun and simple, there are a few technical issues I’m trying to resolve. Part of the “issues” have to do with personal preference for comfort, ease of use, and immediacy of art making. Plus exploring different options and combinations of...
Bear Falls Prints Available
Limited Edition prints of Bear Falls are now available in my Square Market Online Store. The image measures about 8.125″ x 10.333″. It’s printed with Epson DuraBrite Ultra Ink on 8.5″x11″, letter sized, Epson Premium Presentation Matte Paper. Shop now >> Rushing wind. The calls of the birds hardly...
Christine at Spectrum Live 2015
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 4 May 22-24 in Kansas City, MO Spectrum Fantastic Art Live is only a few days away. This year I’ll be set up in Artist Alley. You can find me at table 31. I’ll have original paintings, drawings, and prints on display and for sale....
Bear Cliffs
Come celebrate art and the completion of a painting! My latest oil painting, Bear Cliffs, will be on display this weekend during Art-A-Whirl. Many of my fantasy pieces will be displayed, as well as some portraits, and still life. I’ll have originals, prints, note cards, and studies for sale....
Art-A-Whirl 2015
Spring Art Event Stop on by! I’ll be hawking my wares during *Art-A-Whirl. Many of my fantasy pieces will be displayed, as well as some portraits, and still life. I’ll have originals, prints, note cards, and studies for sale. When Friday: May 15, 2pm – 9pm Saturday: May 16,...
Bear Cliffs – Painting in Progress
Here’s a little peek at the oil painting of my Bear Cliffs project. P.S. I’ll be set up during Minneapolis Art-A-Whirl Friday – Sunday May 15 – 17. Details coming soon.
Pencil Figure Drawing – For Sale
New pencil figure drawing! This is a study I did during the Costumed Figure Class I teach at The Atelier. Study of a woman in a fancy dress, with a flower in her hair. Pencil on bristol board, approximately 7″x11″. Why the bargain bin pricing? I really like how...
Food on a Budget
Recently we were introduced to a resource to save money on food: Fare For All. From their site, “Fare For All uses a cooperative food purchasing model that utilizes volume buying power. Fare For All purchases produce and meat in large quantities at wholesale prices. Participants are then able...
Bear Cliffs Drawing Completed
It is complete! The pencil drawing for Bear Cliffs is ready. Next I’ll scale it up by scanning it and having it printed at 16″x20″. Then I’ll transfer it to the board for oil paint. I’m excited to start painting!
