Quickies

4 and 6 not done.  The others probably done.  All of them 5xy.

Can you find Godzilla?
 

August 1, 2026 — Elaine O.

The difference between real life and screen is really something, isn't it? I went back in and darkened and warmed the shadows on this one....and it's not noticeable on screen. And the mustache color...much less yellow/orange in real life. Anyway, I'm going to stop, but I did get some interesting color lessons.

10"x14"

Here's a different composition but the strange dark light during Saturday's storm made it hard to choose paint colors.

10"x14"

So instead, I finished off a sketchbook with a self-portrait. It's my way of seeing who I am at a point in time, I guess. 

approx. 4" x 4"

time to stop

playing around

started in class, finished at home

More paint - it’s always the answer….

 

I just like putting paint on paper. I really should be an oil painter where you can build up textures. Seems too messy tho….i just like adding more colors and shapes to see what happpens. I significantly darkened the background in the flower painting and gave it a few highlights. I have these figs an orange bowl at home andijust love the color contrast.

Servant's Quarters at Balmoral Castle - Payne's Gray monochrome

Le très grand spectacle

Kindly Uncle Ken at the prestigious Renaissance Center Christmas in July Art Fair.  

Mostly sold the 5x7's at a double sawbuck.  A few 9x12's at 35.  Once again none of the 18x24's.  How can anybody not want to take that tiger home?  The problem is people don't have fireplaces anymore.  Wouldn't he look great above an ornately carved fireplace?

Pat wanted to know how they were matted, got them all from Amazon, pretty cheap.

Go To Church? Shop? Sit In The Garden!

 4th Presbyterian Church view looking north east. 

Non-stop Begonia. Used Alizarin and Hookers Green for the darkest leaves and Daniel Smith Mayan Blue Genuine for the blue ones. 

July 25, 2026 — Elaine O.

I'm very attracted to contre jour scenes...and then I struggle with the darks. Here's one I'm determined to get right. This is the first color/value study. I still think I can heighten the value contrast but I'm okay with the colors and I'm ready to try again. This time, I'll be pulling out to include more of the subject than just his head and shoulders.