Monday, August 18, 2014

Watercolor Trials

Watercolor can be challenging. However there is something beautiful about
the balance between nature and control of the artist.  So over the years, I've found myself
revisiting watercolor. As a result I thought I'd work on a little landscape of a church in 
one of my favorite spots in the mountains that I found at the end of fall. 




Saturday, August 16, 2014

The Details of Trees

I've been doing more drawings and ink studies recently. 
I love trees, so I spent time diving into the details of 
a tree this weekend. This tree actually lives in Thomas Jefferson's garden.
The drawing is a study from a photo I took...
The steeple lives in North Carolina.






Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Bird Studies

Here's another little watercolor I worked on this weekend. 
Happy little yellow bird!


A little Inspiration

So, we have a new addition to the creative space...
One of Ann Wood's beautiful little birds, Molly!
What a perfect addition, you see she matches.
I hope she brings me much inspiration! 
How blessed I feel!





Monday, August 4, 2014

Final Touches on my Mockingbird

A few final touches tonight!!
Oh how I can't wait till I can paint full time!


Sunday, August 3, 2014

Creative Space

My space is slowly evolving. It's still in disarray, but I found a small 
spot to paint a small watercolor of a mockingbird today!





Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Draw and Doodle

Over the years...even when I have a moment, right out of my head, 
I just doodle and draw. Here are some quick examples of my 
random doodles from my Franklin Planner calendars over the years...
Be inspired and just doodle and draw!





Monday, July 28, 2014

Farm House Study

Just a view of the a new study of a farm house.
I'm trying to develop my creative space. It's an evolving process...
I hope this space becomes more lovely in coming weeks.


Saturday, July 19, 2014

Quick Paint: Veiled Lady


This is last nights work... apx 3.5 hrs.
Veiled Lady


I started working on the drawing. 
The background is only white due because I was reusing this panel.
Poor painters have to be thrifty.


Then I started blocking in the color...that's the basic start.



Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Finding Inspiration

I love to explore... especially hidden little gems.
These are some places I found here in Florida!


Watercolors Studies

I've been painting with watercolors for a long time. 
Here are some I found in my archives I thought I'd share!



Whenever I go for a walk in nature... I'm inspired by God's creation!
I love the amazing colors and shapes of these fallen samaras that I
found this past spring. Samara's are one of my favorite seeds. Basically,
they are seeds with little wings designed to ensure the seed has a chance to
reach light, away from the parent tree.  This one is from a maple.


This palm frond reflects a stunning pattern in the light.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Rainy day Work

It's pouring outside, but I have a new creation on the table.



This weeks work...together! 
                                

Monday, July 7, 2014

Another Fragile thing for Illustration Friday

I couldn't resist...one more fragile thing for this week!
Also, don't forget...please stop by my 
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/rcreesestudios and Like for updates. 



Giving Thanks!

I sure am thankful for so many things...so I thought I'd share a favorite inspirational spot...a hard pan (soil) pond in the middle of a flatwoods ecosystem here in Florida! Now this is the real Florida! 
You won't see a large mouse in a shirt out here!



My favorite bench to contemplate the beauty this peaceful place.


I hope your summer is filled with inspiration and beautiful places! 



Saturday, July 5, 2014

Illustration Friday: Fagile

Well, I can't help thing of "the Christmas Story" 
when I think of the term "fagile"..but the closest
thing I have is a painting of a shoe...that seems fragile too. :-) 
This weeks submission for Illustration Friday.
Check it out at their website. Illustration Friday!
Also, don't forget...please stop by my 
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/rcreesestudios and Like for updates.  


Raymart Competition for June

So I've signed up to participate in the Raymart Art Online Competition's.
This was June's submission. I decided to post my still life "Not for Burning"
as posted here before.  Here's a peak to help you remember.
It's also posted on the Gallery Tab.
Take a look here...raymarartcontest.com



Tuesday, July 1, 2014

More Old Colonial Work

So here's the recent progress I've made on the 
Colonial Building I've been working on.
More to come!

You can see the progression of photos here.



Monday, June 23, 2014

Illustration Friday Submission

So..I decided to submit my painting  "American Summer" 
for this week's Illustration Friday. Perfect for the "Summer" topic. 


Monday, June 16, 2014

Fun Illustrations from my Art Journal

I've always loved to doodle from my imagination, apart from painting.
Here's some recent images....




Beauty around you










 I thought I'd share a few inspiring jems with you.
I love the beauty of the colors of nature.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

The Storms of Summer



The storms of Summer are bringing some amazing views to the 
lake recently. I thought I'd share. I pray you are having a 
summer full of blessings!

Getting Out!

So I finally got my paints together and pushed myself out the door to paint today! 

I made it short and sweet. I chose a simple landscape 
and painted for about an hour straight once I got set up. 
Here's my results. Not bad I think for not doing this in a while. 
It can be cumbersome to take some colored goo (aka paint) and 
mush it around and make it look like anything in such a short span. 
So, I'll give myself a gold star for today. It helped that I listened 
to my favorite inspirational station while I painted, Z88.7, so it felt good.  


Although this was a quick painting on a 4x4 panel,
 the sky was constantly changing 
due to storm that moved in while I was on location.
Even the cloud colors changed from a warm grey to
a cool grey. Needless to say I ended in a downpour!