I am still practicing drawing and painting faces. I definitely see progress.
Here are a few that I have done from imagination instead of using a source image.
And a while back I was painting only one color and did a black and white study. Here she is with a bit of color added:
You can see the [...]
Archive for October, 2009
New Paintings To Share
Posted by Gulfsprite on October 31st, 2009
Posted in Blog, Painting 
Tags: acrylic, canvas, colorful, contemporary, human body, human form, Painting, portrait 
1 Comment »A Fun, Quick Journal Project
Posted by Gulfsprite on October 30th, 2009
I am a big fan of Teesha Moore’s (and her husband’s art and her daughter’s art too). Teesha just released a video of how she makes a fun 16 page journal. I am thrilled with the idea that the artists in the Moore household will now be creating videos. Imagine all of the great things [...]
A Fabric Altered Book
Posted by Gulfsprite on October 24th, 2009
I am not skilled with the sewing machine. You would think the child of an accomplished seamstress would have skills in this area, and I do know a few things but nothing like what I see other artists achieve. I gave it my best and I am happy with the end result.
I started by measuring [...]
Posted in Altered Books Tags: altered art, altered book, canvas, cloth, colorful, fabric, fabric book, Mixed-Media, Painting 1 Comment »The Place Where I Am Now
Posted by Gulfsprite on October 18th, 2009
This is not the place I need to be for very long.
I am in that transitional phase where you take on something new (and large) in your life that upsets the balance of things. This means that I have to figure out how to fit in all of the other parts of me into this [...]
Posted in Blog Tags: acrylic, altered art, altered books, art, book, Mixed-Media, Painting 1 Comment »Contemporary Abstract On Canvas – Tangerine Wrapped
Posted by Gulfsprite on October 11th, 2009
Original Mixed-Media Contemporary Abstract in light tangerine and creamy whites with a touch of bronze in the center. Measures 18″ x 24″ x 1 1/2″ gallery wrapped canvas.
Acrylic, inks and plaster on canvas. This piece is heavily textured, with great depth and detail. Perfect for earth and environment loves and those who celebrate the natural [...]
Posted in Painting Tags: acrylic, art, art for sale, canvas, colorful, contemporary, Mixed-Media, Painting Comments Off
