Mt. Fujiyama Japan in the Mist

Mt. Fujiyama Japan Mist  

Weekend painting challenge at WetCanvas, hosted by a lovely lady named Dewi, who just came back from her trip.   I loved the light in this, and haven't done a landscape for a while. This is a quick study maybe 45min or less...  Used watercolor pencils and some pastels on 9x12 paper.  Enjoy!!  :)

Portrait Of My Little Ballerina

Wonderful news, my painting has arrived.!!!
I'm so thrilled it's here. It's come all the way from San Salvador, an Island in the Bahamas.
It's a beautiful Pastel Portrait 16x20in of my Grand Daughter Julia 3yrs,. painted by a wonderful Artist and friend Li Newton. her website is   HERE..
She's a fantastic artist and photographer go have a look.
I was Host to a Weekend  Challenge at an Artist site called WetCanvas some weeks ago. One of the references I posted for the Artists was a photo taken by my daughter of Julia in her Tutu,  When I saw this painting that Li had done of her, I just had to have it, a birthday gift to myself .(big smile) Isn't it gorgeous LOL!!!

Charlie Boy

 

Hi everyone, here's a New Speed Painting just finished, of this cute little guy named  "Charlie" from a weekend Challenge at WetCanvas. 

I've been working lately on some speed painting, to get more spontaneity, in my paintings and lively brush/ pencil/ pastel strokes . 

Don't want to think too much about the image, just do it.. 

So this is how I approached Charlie. 

Used Water Color Pencils, on him, and a bit of white pastel at the end.- size 9 x 12.. 

Done in around 45 mins. which is quick for me. I just walked away then, didn't dare go back, or I'd still be working on him. LOL

You will probably see more of these Speed paintings in the weeks to come.  I really like them, and it's getting my Muse working again, and my strokes are looser. 

Thanks for looking, comments and input welcome !!

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..