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!

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.

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.

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.

Rainy day Work

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

This weeks work...together! 

                                

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Another Fragile thing for Illustration Friday

I couldn't resist...one more fragile thing for this week!

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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! 

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!

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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

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.