Thirty Painntings inThirty Days

West Coast Sunset
Acrylic on Canvas

Started this painting in Sept but due to  health problems, just got back to finishing it.  Such a beautiful evening when I saw this scene, just had to put it on canvas. Hope you enjoy....

Witch, Old Hag Update!!



This is an update to the original painting wanted to give her a better background.
It's a Digi painting done in my Photoshop Elements program. Just used a Mouse and no layering.....basically cause I have never gotten to reading how to do layers as yet.....LOL
My first digi painting with a figure. If you scroll down a couple of posts, You'll find more info on my endeavors... This painting was done from a photo of some dolls in a store window.
 I like this background much better, She looks more like a painting done with acrylic or oils now.......:) 

Witchy Witch.....A Sweet for You, My Dear.....

Was doing a WDE....Weekend Drawing/Painting Event at WetCanvas http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1312766  last night and this is what I came up with.  I did a 9x12 sketch of the reference(of some hand made dolls, one was an old craggy witch)  first, and then scanned it onto my computer and ended up doing a digi painting with my sketch, using my mouse with my Photoshop Elements programe.
My first, not very savvy with image programs, so was pleased with the outcome of this....thought I'd post it and show everyone.  Goes to show that anything is possible, even with primative tools....LOL The Link above is to my thread on this image at WetCanvas. Hope you enjoy

Here's my Witchy Witch..........

Magnolia Flower Heart

New Alla Prima Speed Painting
painted for a monthly challenge in the  Floral forum at WetCanvas..The beautiful Magnolia was the flower this month.  I choose a lovely macro shot from a  wonderful reference of a Flickr member nordique under a Creative Commons Attribution License..
This was done in 45 min start to finish with Watercolor Pencils on  9 x 12 Acrylic paper.
As before, no pre drawing, just worked with the pencils, which are new to me. too, so  it was a good challenge. Hardest part is to walk away, and leave it be.(Though I must say with watercolors, that are harder to fix things with, it is easier to do that....(smile)...)  Working this quick is such a rush of adrenalin, I'm really enjoying it. Hope you enjoy.....what do you think??

News

Happy New Year to you all!!!
Stopped by to add a link to The Florals Forum Monthly Project Thread, at  WetCanvas  as I mentioned in the post below.I'm hosting there this month, everyone is welcome, all mediums and ability levels. Lively  friendly group of artists from all over the world. Come join us!!  Here's the link........Click Here..

Santa Claus

It's that time of year again. It's been a wonderful year on here, made a lot of friends learned a lot of things, laughed a lot so wanted to  wish you all  a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season. Keep warm, drive safe, and will be seeing you in the New Year!!!
From my home to yours........

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season!!!

A Santa painting I did a few years ago............

Sketchbook Vine Charcoal Graphite Drawing#6 - Young Woman

Hi everyone, I've been hanging out in the Portraiture forum at WetCanvas  the last couple days, and came across one of their Challenges, this sketch is a result from one of their references. I just couldn't resist those eyes, they just drew me in.
Sorry, it's not a great photo, will get a better one, and still not finished with this study as yet, but wanted to post it, and see where it needs some work.
I've got some more poses of her I'm going to do.
This took about 45 min, quick go at her in my Sketchbook used mostly graphite and some Vine charcoal so far, about 9x12inches. I'm quite pleased with her. I just love that look in her eyes!!!!

Anemone Flower Challenge

 Such a wonderful summer day today, I was in the studio this morning doing a painting for an Artists Challenge. online, and thought you guys might like to see what I was up to.  We were suppose to use a medium we've never used before, no more than an hour, with some ink included if we wanted, and no pre drawing.  I used Watercolors  with some Ink outlines. Took about an hour . Just a small study, 5x7inch,  painted first, then outlined. I found watercolors a good challenge, after Acrylics and Oils.  Will have to do some more quick studies to get a better feel for them.. Keeta my cat lounged on my table in the sun while I experimented..At least he kept his paws to himself today, he often likes to give me a hand.  LOL

Daffodils Springs Glory

This was done yesterday for a monthly event at WetCanvas  in the Florals Forum. You can see it there if you like.  It was done on gallery wrapped canvas using Golden full body Acrylics limited palette.I like to get up close and personal with my flowers, and just loved colors in these when I brought them home!!

***.....Just a note...........I'll be hosting the Monthly Florals Event coming up for the May, at WetCanvas, If anyone is interested in joining in, just go have a look in the forum,(Click the WetCanvas Link Above) or leave me a note here in the comments.for information..    It's open to all levels of  artists, and types of media and easy to get involved with some fantastic people from all over the world.......

Sharron "Shez" Marshall: The Gentelman Mr. Forbes

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Sharron "Shez" Marshall: The Gentelman Mr. Forbes

Sharron "Shez" Marshall: Venice Study from Sargent

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Sharron "Shez" Marshall: Venice Study from Sargent

Sharron "Shez" Marshall: WATER LILY

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Sharron "Shez" Marshall: WATER LILY

Sharron "Shez" Marshall: Church -The Bells Toll,....... Hawk,.......Granparents On Main Street,

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 Sharron "Shez" Marshall: Church -The Bells Toll,....... Hawk,.......Granparents On Main Street,

Sharron "Shez" Marshall: Banff Alberta - Lake Minnewanka Landscape

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Sharron "Shez" Marshall: Banff Alberta - Lake Minnewanka Landscape: "Link"

Sharron "Shez" Marshall: Guitar Color Burst

 This was painted from a beautiful one of a kind glass art guitar .The owner took a photo for one of our WDE's (weekend drawing event) on WetCanvas, for us to paint, draw, etc. She knew we would love the colors and lights from it. She was right! This is what I did!! Acrylic 16X20 gallery wrapped canvas.

Sharron "Shez" Marshall: Guitar Color Burst

Spring!!! Look What It Brings!!!

 I love Spring Time, everything seems to come awake and alive.....including me.!!!  Just look at what I had to look at this afternoon.  This is from my Den/Computer room window!! Love those clouds. Sunny and warm low sixtys today, what's not to like about that.......:)  Hope you all have a good week.

News April 1st 2010

Wow, three months into the year already!! The birds have flown away with my time!!
Different things going on with me......


First off,........Two weeks ago I was the Host for a "Weekend Drawing and Painting Event" (called a WDE) at  WetCanvas  the largest International Artists Forum owned by F&W Publications. Here's the Invitation


This event starts on the weekend and runs till the next Friday the Host publishes some references, and Artists from all over the world from all types of media, produce paintings etc. from these.   Image Thread  Then they publish them for all to see and comment on during that week. It's amazing to see how each artists' painting is so unique, and the wonderful camaraderie that is established through the participation of the event. My goal as the Host, was to keep the artists interacting with each other, and the event rolling along. It was such a great honor to do this, for me. I also Hosted one back in November 2009.


I will also be Hosting an Event in the Florals Forum of WetCanvas during the Month of  May this year. 
Will update with more information as we get closer to  the end of the month.  This will cover all kinds of Flora  including Botanical.  It's open to all Artists and Mediums..


Also on a Personal note.  I received an Invitation to a Wedding from my Niece Megan and her Fiance Stephan. I'm so happy for them, and thrilled they are going to tie the knot.  I'm going to get a great holiday out of it as it's to be held at a vacation resort in the Okanogan , the May long weekend..
I've been shopping  already, you know how women are LOL.


I have no Paintings to post today, so thought I would post a recent photo of my guy...... Keeta.   My shadow, my studio mascot, and artist.....loves paint, loves to try play with paint. LOL

Hydrangea - Finished !!

Finished this today, and got it entered in the project on time!!
I'm actually quite pleased as to how it turned out. Have a couple more in mind, larger scale.
The background was an experiment for me, as I usually do a very dark one,
but wanted to play with the light and colors, hoping to give it a lovely airy flair.:)

Acrylics on 11x14in Canvas....no need to frame if you don't want to.

"Too Hot"

Our temperatures, that is. We've been in a big heat wave for over 3 weeks now. It's been in the high 90's, low 100's with no wind, like opening the door of an oven when you go outside.
Wanted to show you what I got in an email this morning. Thought you might get a good laugh from it too.........
You know it's Hot in Canada, when Wildlife head to the (beach) NO - POOL!!!..................

Win a Free Mini Portrait

I've just entered this contest over at Laketrees, Kim Barker's site, and thought some of you might be interested in entering it too.
Kim is offering a wonderful portrait to the winner, to be announced the end of this month!!!.
Just click on the link below and it will take you there!!
Good luck everyone!!!