Early spring, Carter Road

My artist friend Michelle came to my side of Ohio for the weekend. The wind was bitterly cold, but we were determined to paint every day. One day we went to Kirkland to see our friend Jim's art show. We came back through Middlefield, Amish country, and painted a farm that sold baked goods. I sold that painting. The painting below was done in the evening. It is a view from Carter Road in Fairfield township.

Last Life Drawing Class

My Life Drawing class was rather crowded last evening. It was the last class this session. Since I will not be here to teach this summer Jordan asked Harley to monitor the class with the expectation to teach the summer session. Evelyn did a superb job of posing for us. Jessica modeled like a pro last week. We all enjoyed the challenging poses they set for us. This has been more fun teaching than I ever imagined it would be.

Jessica

Evelyn

Michelle the Dancer

The lovely woman who teaches expressive dance classes was our model last week. I did not feel there was enough time to portray the her beauty, both within and without, but liked this last best. Funny thing, the paper seemed more textured than others in my tablet. Later I realized I was using the back of the tablet cover, not the nice drawing paper!

Melissa

Another life drawing class. Another fabulous model. We again did several gestual sketches. My sister said she stopped by and no one even noticed she was there! That is serious drawing!

Cope Conifer

Yesterday, even though it was pouring down rain, it was warm (50 0r s0). I wanted to paint outside. I put up my extra large umbrella to cover my paint box and self. Only a little rain dripped in. This pine, that grows outside my aunt's picture window is a refuge for the many varieties of birds that feed in her feeder. Funny thing, not many came around while I stood there painting!

9" x 12"     Oil Painting   $150

558 East

Even though the winter colors appear drab at first glance, once an artist begins to look the color seems to appear. In this case the sun began to set in the west touching the trees and dry weeds with color.

10" x 10"  Oil Painting   $400

Lezlie Wrapped

Judy drew a spectacular piece of art last night. The drawing below is mine. I worked on several, but this is the best. Lezlie gave us some intriguing poses. Hope she will sit for us again