Labrador/ acrylic/ "Happiness"

 

8x10

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"Peek-a-boo Pastel Peacocks"

"Peek-a- Boo Peacocks"

11X14

Original pastels drawn on premium pastel board

                                                                         

Pastel Horse/ November

    I used some different techniques with this one to try and blend the background almost into the horse.            
            I am happy with the way it turned out and it should transition well into a watercolor piece.
                           I will sketch some new pieces today that I can then turn into color. :)

Pastel horse w/background..

                   I have been experimenting with backgrounds and keeping objects in focus..
                         I am also experimenting with pulling main objects out of focus...
                                              I love experimenting with new ideas! :)

"Trio of Happiness"/Pastel

                                                               "Trio of Happiness"

                                                                      8x10
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A horse is a horse of course..

  I thought this little cutie would be fairly simple.  I was wrong.  The body and head positioning looked beautiful in the photo, but awkward in my sketches.  I think I need a new eraser now...  maybe that should be his name.. "Eraser"- as in- he erases all of his racing competitors!  Yes, I do like to have fun with this blog.  The lesson learned from drawing this horse was that  looks CAN truly be deceiving.   Thanks for the challenge Eraser!!  See you again for the oils!! :) -S-

working with architecture and landscapes..

  This will be an oil painting in the near-future.  I have been sketching out possibilities and saving them for canvas pieces.  This piece is rough because a lot of the images are outlined or simply suggested so I know where to place them.  Trees, flowers, water, rocks and buildings.  It will be complicated.  I am looking forward to the growth process...  I'm sure it will be filled with a lot of wonderful mistakes!!! :) -S-