the sketchbook series

A SERIEs OF NEW PAINTINGs

a new group of paintings arising from taking a step back and spending some time in my sketchbooks. 

everything inspires me when i sketch . . . sketching adds a variety of subjects, the ball point pen and my multi-colored kohl nor pencil (thanks ART SUPPLY WAREHOUSE for finding me more !!).

i've always wanted to bring my sketchbooks to life . . . to a more polished look.

i have taken images from my sketchbooks brought them to the canvas with pencil and ballpoint pen . .  . 

on some color is added for the finishing touch.

the color to date is an attempt to capture the fun and color of the kohl nor pencil . . . capture my inspiration for the viewer. 

A SAMPLING FROM MY SKETCHBOOK

the canvas does create some obstacles with it's surface . . .  movement and
variety from the pen are more of a challenge.

i am finding this time taken to reconnect with my basic drawing roots has opened a doorway
to more painted works and projects . . . 

this has definitely been a major injection to my creativity . . .

i now have even more large (very large) works i'd love to do !!!  so we will see where it goes . . 

this series is perfect for the time i will be traveling . . .
 a way to produce works to share without being in studio . . .
the wheels r turning we will see where they lead.

THE COLLECTION SO FAR

egret / pen on white canvas

orchid / pen and acrylic on canvas

guenons  / pen and acrylic on canvas

NoTes on these works:

THE EGRET / SNOWY 

this was the third work in the series . . . i choose to keep white.  some of the pen is layered by bringing white mixtures on top  . . . and then bringing in the pen again. 

NOTE:  sometimes this brings a color variations . . . this can alter with drying . . . and sprays . . .  some variations are a welcomed randomness like printmaking (okay we hit one of my loves/influences).

THE GUENONs / GUENON PLAY

i combined the coloring of my two floral works with the antiquing i did previously on the l'escadron d'ours de lafayette . . . mom hung this one up (she is not a fan of monkeys) . . 

working on . . . . . a dry rose from the garden