Smokey-In Memoriam

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Acrylic on 10x8 gesso board.

I know from firsthand experience what a hold these four legged members of the family can have on the heart.

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.
It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.”..... John Grogan

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”......Will Rogers

This lovable dog belonged to the son of the neighbor who helps me so much. The son's name is Mike, and he's been a great help with my computer woes...I'm a neanderthal at computer savvy.

Mike...I hope this painting will bring you and your family some sweet smiles of remembrance.

Sun Fun-Little Girl Figurative

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Acrylic on 7x5 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Marianne was the gracious host this week who provided a bunch of great photos! This is her daughter making memories in a field of flowers. Oh to be young again!
Her challenge was to use negative painting (painting around the object). For more information about this technique, check out artist Linda Kemp.
Along with the acrylics, I used just a slight touch of ink from a uniPin and an even slighter touch of colored pencil for the features.
Make sure you check back...the finish of the double child portrait from Wednesday will be posted soon.


John 17:1      “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. ² For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. ³ Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

Counting Sheep-Wolf

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Acrylic on 5x7 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Lin graciously hosted this week and provided a bunch of great photos!  Lin issued the challenge to include one of the favorite things you love to do in recognition of Valentine's Day.
The sleeping wolf reminded me of one of my newest favorite things...sleeping .

I had found some super examples of flowing active colors on the net. He was using watercolor. I tried to emulate the style in acrylic on canvas panel...and I didn't come too close to what was in my mind's eye.

This is acrylic on a 5x7 canvas panel. The acrylics were applied thinly to encourage colorful blending. I think the controlling part of my mind stepped in.  Still, there are some things I think were successful.

C&C welcome. Thanks for looking and commenting!


John 14:27      Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

A Tribute-Mare

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Acrylic on 12x9 gessoed art board.

Remember the cutting horse painting I posted 6 days ago on Nov. 8th? Well, This painting is for that same lady. It's a tribute painting for her friend who, sadly, just lost this 4 year old mare.

I used basically the same mixed media technique as I did on her Nov. 8th piece. The only difference being that I first applied gesso and let it dry showing the brushstrokes. They wind up showing nicely in the finished painting. I also toned the board with a red acrylic which helps to harmonize/unify the painting. And, yep, I also used a black Faber-Castell Pitt artist pen.

Hope you like it...let me know what you think...pro or con. 

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Proverbs 12:10     Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

Cutting Horse-Rodeo

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Acrylic on 12x9 gessoed art board.

Something a little different for a change.
I didn't gesso the support as I normally do, so the surface was very smooth. I started it with colorful random washes...watching how they swirled and puddled on the slick surface. I applied thicker acrylics in some select areas. I like the expressionist color and paint movement.
I also used a black Faber-Castell Pitt artist pen.
This technique was very freeing and I enjoyed it!

This was painted for a lady in Texas. That's her on her cutting horse.

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 Psalm 39:7    "But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you."

9/11-Never Forget

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Acrylic on approx. 8x11 gessoed watercolor paper.

This great lady saw it all come down on that dreadful morning of September 11, 2001.
The purest of blue Autumn skies was turned gray with smoke and red with flames.
The terrorists laughed and applauded while America cried.
America changed forever.
Now we are told to leave out the first responders...and to leave out prayer and mentions of God at the 10th year memorial gathering.
You all must do what is in your hearts.
I must do what is in mine...I shall remember....who the heroes were....who the villains are...and who our Holy Savior is.

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Hebrews 11^:16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

Fred And Ginger-Beijing Ballroom Dancers

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Acrylic on Canson coldpress watercolor pad. Approx. 10x12 in

Here's Astaire and Rogers doing their thing in Beijing.

The acrylic is applied thinly in layers, like watercolor.
This is my attempt at the Ted Nutall technique. I came across his site and was impressed with his paintings. I think I could use a large dose of patience when attempting his great style.

I painted this as the last painting for The Flying Moleskin project. This is going to Vern Schwarz, a very accomplished artist with whom I have had many email conversations. He is an all around great fellow and I'm proud to call him a friend.
Yes, sadly, this is the last one and finishes TFM project. All in all it has been a wonderful experience conspiring and transpiring with a great bunch of artists! I love ya all!

Get ready, Vern...This is heading home to you!

NFS

Philippians 4:¹³ I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Guitar Reverie

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Acrylic, Pitt Pen, and a skosh of colored pencil. Approx. 8 1/2 x 6 3/4 on paper.

This is my entry in Edward Burton's sketch book for The Flying Moleskins. Edward is a fine gentleman and an accomplished artist. Please do yourself a favor and check out his work HERE.

Edward's theme was "Music". I used to play guitar in country rock bands many beers...err..years ago.
My favorite guitar was a Fender Stratocaster...which I still own.This painting is an attempt to show the musician playing in a reverie. Practically seeing the notes drift through the air...Very much like you artists when you get caught up in the flow, and magical things happen from out of nowhere upon your canvas.

I don't know how successful my attempt was, but that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

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^{James 4:2} You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God.

Lady In Red-Acrylic

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Acrylic on 5x7 hardboard.

This is my submission to the WDE at Wet Canvas. Valri was the host supplying the reference photos. This is a photo of her in front of a fireplace...the photo actually had this type of coloration.

I just experimented with some possibilities on this one. It could have gone in a hundred different directions.
These hardboards come pre gessoed and are pretty smooth and slick. Acrylic paint, especially thinned, performs in entertaining ways on this surface. What you give up in control is compensated by the excitement of unexpected outcomes.
I could have gone on with this, but chose to stop at this point before I lost it through overworking. Though far from perfection on the features, here it is.

Thanks for stopping in and commenting!


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^{Psalm 148:13} Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Cutting Horse Commission

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Acrylic on 9x12 hardboard.

A super nice lady in Texas, who bought "Bustin' Loose," (which was posted Aug.21) wanted a painting done of a friend riding a cutting horse. I Googled "cutting horse". They are amazing!
Any how, back to the subject of painting. She wanted it done in the same style as "Bustin' Loose".
It was work to achieve the same look and feel as "B L". I used layers of acrylic washes on the smooth surface of the hardboard. I aim to please.
She said she loves it....I'm happy!

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Proverbs 2:6&8 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 8 for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.

Bustin' Loose

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Acrylic on 5x7 hardboard.

Bustin' loose is a rodeo term that refers to the roper...It can also refer to how I felt about doing this painting.

For a change, I didn't gesso the support as I normally do, so the surface was pretty smooth. I started it with colorful random washes...watching how they swirled and puddled on the fairly slick surface. I applied thicker acrylics in some select areas.
I also used a black Faber-Castell Pitt artist pen.
This technique was very freeing and I enjoyed it!

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Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

The Bandito-Raccoon

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Acrylic on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my submission for the WDE at Wet Canvas. Valri supplied the photo.

I decided to play and experiment with the raccoon. SPCA statement: no raccoons were injured during this painting .

The acrylic was applied in many transparent washes. I used a few strips of masking tape which were painted over in different number of layers. Once removed, there are a few areas that expose the very start of the painting. It has the effect of peeling back various layers. I used it as a compositional devise and also as an interest generator.
As happens most times in nature, the raccoon blends into it's environment. The viewer is often startled when the animal "suddenly" appears within their focus. This is the effect I was after.

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Proverbs 24:11 Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter.

The Donkey Re Do

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Acrylic on 7x5 hardboard.

Sometimes, just for the heck of it, I review some of my past work. Often I feel like reworking it just to see if I have picked up any new tricks. Most times there is negligible change when I'm done...Darn!

As the title suggests, this is a re do of a painting originally done on July 5, 09. It can be seen here. I basically added a few new colors for punch and heightened the value contrast . Let me know what you really think.
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Isaiah 65:1 "I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, 'Here am I, here am I.'

Ben--Shih Tzu

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Acrylic on 8x10 hardboard.

Do you remember when I did the acrylic painting of my neighbor's dog, Max? That was in March of this year. Before that, I painted Jingles for him on Dec. 26 2008.
Well, Jack got a new acquisition a short time ago. It's a little heart stealing Shih Tzu named Ben. Personally I think he's a thinly disguised Gremlin. Sure hope Jack doesn't feed him after midnight.

Here's where to see Jingles and Max.

I'm very fortunate to have the world's best neighbor living just on the other side of my back fence.

NFS
Proverbs 25:11 A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.