Roses (Final)
Not much is more intriguing in paint than the spiral unfolding of the delicate petals of the rose. There are as many ways to express them with brushwork as there are artists, and I never tire of seeing how roses are painted. My favorite renditions are usually thick impasto.
Roses (First Half)
The snow stopped falling these few recent days and the temperature has gone up outside. The smell of melting snow and wet earth makes the thoughts of Spring now possible. So as a switch from the snow scenes, I did the first layers of some warm toned roses. I brought it to near finish except for the the bold highlights that will bring the blooms out and a few more accents and details.
Present Arms!
This last of a series of whimsical snowmen is ready for work; perhaps Connecticut can use his services since they are under 32 inches of snow from the weekend blizzard. And I am certain that children off from school are creating new snow characters all over the Northeastern states.
Ready, Set, Snow!
This is one of four stuffed snowmen I have currently translated into paint. I found the “hat” irresistable on this little fellow, as well as the muted reds and green. The snowmen give me the opportunity to practice broad, unworried strokes of paint. Who could be anxious looking at this face?
Cold Hands, Warm Heart
These days of snowy winter have inspired the playfulness of painting snow characters, and today’s post is a snow woman! She is quite ready for the flakes that fall in her wooly earmuffs and hand muff. I remember having a little white rabbit fur muff when I was five, but I haven’t seen them used since. I guess they are not so practical for moderns … unless you are a snow person without hands.
