Best Friends

Best Friends 22 x 17 pastel On Hold

Life got in the way of the 30/30 Challenge. Visitors and the most spectacular fall since we moved to VT over 5 years ago. 

These are a friends chickens, Amelia Egghart and Sylvia. Shortly after I got the image, Amelia crowed... so "she" now identifies as "he" or maybe "they"? 

The progress shot below was after a watercolor wash and starting to lay in pastel. I struggled with the background, it was flat. Then I remembered hearing in a workshop "when all else fails, try turquoise"  so I added a mottled layer of light turquoise. 

This is going to the Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester VT for the Winter Member Show — Nov 19 - Feb 5.

It's a long winter so I hope to produce more, stay tuned.

 

Day 5 — I Give Up!

 I Give Up! 10 x 8 pastel SOLD

Day 5 — I painted this poult (baby domestic turkey) a few days ago and struggled with it. It sat on my easel over the weekend and I decided I give up, ergo the title. 

Vogue

 "Vogue" 8 x 8 pastel On Hold

Day 4 —  To continue with Avian Week, another one of my friends chickens. This gal just looks like she is voguing for the camera.  

Day 3 — Eye on the Prize

 

Eye on the Prize  8 x 8 On Hold

Day 3 — I never know if there will be a theme until I start painting, but I think this is "Avian Week"

I met this chicken when I was visiting a friend in Charlotte, VT. She has an eclectic flock and I hope to paint a few more.

Progress shots:

I ditched the foot and made it a square. 

Day 2 — I've Had It!

 "I've Had It!" 10 x 8 pastel 

Day 2 — This little chick just looks mad at the world. 

Day 1 Lone Loon

 

Lone Loon 3.5 x 6.5 pastel 

Day 1 —  I have wanted to do another 30 Paintings in 30 Days for a LONG time. Not sure I will get to 30 but at least I will be at the easel again.

I painted this as a gift for a friend, known as the Loon ranger here in Vermont. He keeps track of the loon population on Lake Dunmore in Addison County, Vermont.