Nancy Brandt Brown

Joy

2012-01-11T08:34:00.000-08:00

Joy is 7.5" x7". I know I have already posted this little watercolor, but I wanted it to have the top spot for a day or so. I like this floral and hope you do too. I am still painting, but have had several shows recently and that has taken me away from my blog. I am painting large and loose instead of small and focused. It is amazing how much more difficult that is for me, but I am hoping to get going on the blog now!

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Tea With Pears

2012-01-09T13:44:00.000-08:00

I am beginning a new series that will explore still life with watercolor. This is not a new theme or medium for me, but I hope the look and feel are different. Color, pattern and relationships between objects are important elements to me with this series.

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Remorse

2011-12-15T13:03:00.000-08:00

I titled this painting Remorse because the model looks so sad. I am still trying new things with my figure paintings because there is something about some of the poses that demands my attention. This was a simple pose, but the colors are fun, a striking contrast to the attitude of the model. This is a watercolor and it is 15"x11".

This painting has sold.

2011-12-15T05:10:00.000-08:00

Winter's Chill

2011-12-13T12:31:00.000-08:00

There's nothing like being snuggled up in a quilt when it's cold outside. This model still looks unhappy about the cold, but I am happy that we have some rain along with the cold. Maybe she needs some hot chocolate.

Autumn Aspens 2

2011-12-09T05:43:00.000-08:00

I love these colors! This painting is a watercolor landscape. It is 15" x 11".

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Hello Morning

2011-12-09T05:35:00.000-08:00

Hello Morning is a happy little rooster that I painted with acrylics on masonite. The colors are cheery and his attitude is cocky. He is in a show at Round Rock Art Space through the month of December. You'll know him, He's the one in the fancy green frame.

Apple x Three

2011-12-09T05:27:00.000-08:00

I know I haven't been posting as often as I should. It doesn't mean that I haven't been working, just that I am working too much. Sometimes it is difficult to stop to take pictures and post.
This little watercolor is one that I reworked. I added the checks to the cloth because there was just too much red and I needed a little variety in the shapes. I am pretty happy with it now, but you never know what will happen. It is watercolor and the texture on the cloth is watercolor crayon.

Autumn Aspens

2011-11-28T07:25:00.000-08:00

I love the sparkle of the paper in a watercolor painting. This painting has that sparkle and to me it looks like the sun is shining through the leaves. The colors remind me of a crisp autumn morning in the mountains. It is a landscape and it is 14" x 11".

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Poppy Dance

2011-11-25T06:32:00.000-08:00

I thought I would show my latest poppy piece. It is 24" x24" and it an acrylic. It will be in a show called the Four Friends Classy Art Show in the Georgetown Library the month of December. The reception is Sunday, December 11, from 12:00 - 3:00. If you are in the neighborhood stop by and have a cup of coffee.

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. I enjoyed seeing family and eating too much.
Happy Black Friday!

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Red Poppies in Blue

2011-11-22T05:43:00.000-08:00

I am working on a series of small acrylic paintings of poppies. This one is 10" x 8". It is on gallery wrapped canvas. I have a little trouble with the photos, but I am working on it. They look much better without the glare!

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Wine and Flowers

2011-11-21T15:07:00.000-08:00

This watercolor is 22.5" x 15". I combined two things I really like and came up with a painting that I like. Yeah! The thing I like best about this painting is the color, but I also enjoy the superimposed shapes. I hope you do too. It is a floral.
Happy Thanksgiving!

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Autumn Berries

2011-11-21T14:59:00.000-08:00

I love the colors of Autumn and the red berries that decorate the bushes this time of year are to me a promise as sure as a rainbow. They tell me that after our short winter there will be a renewal. It is interesting to try to capture that feeling in painting. I will put this painting in the floral category. It is 9" x15" and it is a watercolor.

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Root Veggies

2011-11-12T06:06:00.000-08:00

I love the colors and shapes of these wonderful vegetables. I used them to create interesting negative shapes and color contrast. This is a watercolor, but I used a little white to bring back the bright background in some areas where the paint went uninvited. I will work more with this subject matter.
This painting is 15"x17" and it is a still life.

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Summer Memories

2011-11-11T06:29:00.000-08:00

Watermelon always makes me remember hot summer days, when I was a child,sitting in the backyard with a big juicy slice. This still life is 10.5" x 10.5". It is a watercolor. Now that the days have turned colder, it is a nice memory.

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Fruit Salad

2011-11-10T14:13:00.000-08:00

Can you tell I have a difficult time with titles? This still life was fun to paint. I enjoyed the challenge of the pineapple and balancing the rich colors. This painting is 22" x 15". It is a watercolor and can be matted and framed to a 28' x 22" standard frame.

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April Morning Poppies

2011-09-30T05:10:00.001-07:00

I painted this little watercolor of poppies, thinking about the
beautiful patterns created by these delicate flowers blowing
in the April breezes. This floral is 14.5"x10.5".

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Red Poppies

2011-09-29T06:15:00.000-07:00

This painting is a watercolor with ink added for that strong contrast. The black makes the light warm colors glow. I enjoy painting behind things to create interesting negative shapes. This floral is 17.5"x14.5".

This painting has sold.

Desert Shadows

2011-09-27T06:18:00.000-07:00

Another reminder of my time in the desert southwest. I love the sunshine and shadows because of the interesting shapes and patterns they create. I put this one in my floral category and it is a watercolor. It is 20"x14.5". It is a warm painting with cools for contrast.

Gathering Springtime

2011-09-21T08:47:00.000-07:00

I love to paint flowers and I love to experiment with new techniques. This little floral combines these two because I started it with an abstract underpainting. My favorite part is the transparent jar with its interesting shapes and light and dark pattern. This is another transparent watercolor and it is 15"x11". I hope we get some rain, so that we will have wildflowers to gather next spring!

Desert Memories

2011-09-21T08:37:00.000-07:00

I have spent many years living in the Southwest and I've found that I enjoy the beauty of the patterns in the desert landscape. This painting is a memory of the landscape that was lush and vibrant. I used watercolor to paint this piece and it is14"X10".

Through The Glass

2011-09-13T12:35:00.000-07:00

In this contemporary floral I have combined some of my new favorite colors. It is done with acrylics in a loose manner, with an emphasis on design. It is 25"x13.5". I call it Through The Glass.

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Looking Inside

2011-09-09T06:01:00.000-07:00

I love the feeling of this piece. She looks so introspective. The colors and shapes tell me that she is just taking a quiet moment after a lot of activity. This one has opaque watercolor, a medium that I am exploring quite a bit these days. The size is 14"x11". Figurative painting has always been my favorite.

Flowers For Mom

2011-09-09T05:52:00.000-07:00

This watercolor was inspired by a photo of my nephews from a long time ago. I am hopeful that after some rain and the changing of seasons we will see landscapes filled with wildflowers again.
This painting is a landscape with figures. It is 13.3"x13.5".

Invitation to the Reception at North Hills Gallery

2011-09-07T10:15:00.000-07:00

Sue Nosler Gray and I are having a show and we would love to see lots of people at our reception in Austin on Sunday.
This invitation has all the information about the show and reception.
Sue has a great web site, so check it out and you can see more of her wonderful work.

The show looks great! Come out and see us.

Inner Glow

2011-09-07T05:11:00.000-07:00

This watercolor floral is 14.5"x11". The sunflowers have a nice movement and I used a little opaque watercolor in the negative shapes to create the glow. Otherwise, it has a nice transparency and fairly loose interesting shapes.

This painting has sold.

Just Peachy

2011-09-06T07:33:00.000-07:00

This watercolor has been fun to work with. I started with color as a dominant theme, using complements. Then textures, reflections and edges became important. It is a still life and it is 11"x15". I think the peach looks pretty tasty.

Summer Colors

2011-09-01T06:11:00.000-07:00

This watercolor floral is one of several that were done from my sunflower purchase of the summer. I love the bright,sunny color and the sturdy look of sunflowers. This one is 10"x14".

This painting is my contribution to the Save The Children of Africa Challenge. Any proceeds will go to that worthy cause.

This painting has sold.

An Autumn Landscape

2011-08-26T11:05:00.000-07:00

This watercolor landscape does have some opaque watercolor in the negative spaces. I love the soft colors that create a glow. This piece is 14.5"x10.5".

Watery Perch

2011-08-22T17:24:00.000-07:00

Don't these two look like they have a good view? I would love to be with them, on the water. It has been such a hot dry summer. I painted this from a friend's photograph. I love the shapes in this watercolor. It is 8.5"x14" and it is a seascape.

Tis the Season

2011-08-21T06:12:00.000-07:00

Produce is wonderful now, and I am loving the red and green peppers. Lots of juicy color made this one fun to paint and the color reminded me of Christmas. It will add color to someone's kitchen all year round. It is 10.5"x13.5", so it will fit nicely into a 16"x20" frame with a mat. It is a still life done in watercolor.

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Mom's Bowl With Blueberries

2011-08-19T14:34:00.000-07:00

I found this little bowl in my Mom's china cabinet. It looked like a challenge, so I asked her if I could borrow it. There are three bowls that stack inside each other. I will have fun with them, I think. This still life is only 6.5"x6.5". It is watercolor. The difficult part of this painting was the blue design inside the bowl. I had to work on values to make the blueberries show up. They were yummy.

Springtime Celebration

2011-08-17T06:52:00.000-07:00

Springtime Celebration is a watercolor and ink painting that takes me back to my time living in Arizona. I love the variety of hues and organic shapes in the cactus, but my main focus was the light pattern that played across the surface. I used black ink to exaggerate the pattern.
This floral is 14.5"x10.5".

This painting has sold.

Primaries

2011-08-17T06:43:00.000-07:00

Primaries refers to the juicy colors in this still life of flowers and interesting copper and glass. It is a watercolor and it is 21.5"x14.5". I love pushing color and value in watercolor. I also wanted to paint the different textures that I saw in this piece.

Rocky Roadside

2011-08-12T08:54:00.000-07:00

This small watercolor is 8.5x8.5. It is part of my Roadside Impressions Landscape series. I was working on creating volume and distance. It is also a new experience working so small. Fun too!

Roadside Impression 2

2011-08-12T08:52:00.000-07:00

Another memory. I long for the rains that will bring out these beautiful colors and textures again.

Roadside Impression 1

2011-08-12T08:47:00.000-07:00

This small watercolor is part of a series that is about the impressions that I am left with after a drive through the Hill Country. I love the textures and soft colors of the vegetation along the roadsides.

Summer Sweets

2011-08-10T05:44:00.000-07:00

I painted this 7.5'x5.5" still life of three juicy cherries as a warm up for a demonstration. I am not accustomed to working this small, but I like it. It is fun working with the juicy paints, designing and layering quickly until just the right feeling is achieved. I will be painting more of these studies.
The photo is a little crooked though. The line is more straight across.

The Grape Pickers

2011-08-07T07:18:00.000-07:00

The Grape Pickers is a small watercolor of children enjoying a sunny afternoon under the grape arbor. It is 17"x13". I always have enjoyed painting figures and when my children were young, I had them pose for me quite often. I like this painting because of the sun patterns that contrast with the cool shadows.

This painting has been sold.

Following The Sun

2011-08-05T05:24:00.000-07:00

I love to paint sunflowers during the summer. I like the ones with the light centers because the dark centers demand too much attention. The bright yellow is keeping my spirits up while everything bakes outside. I think these guys are happy to be spending their days inside with me.
The painting is 14.5'x10.5". With a mat it will easily fit into a 16"x20" frame.

This painting has sold.

The Boss

2011-08-04T11:25:00.000-07:00

This small, transparent watercolor is of a colorful and stately, but bossy rooster. It is 13.5"x10.5". I enjoyed painting this bird with attitude.

This painting has sold. I was sad to say good bye.

Reflective

2011-07-22T08:09:00.000-07:00

This acrylic on canvas is another abstracted landscape. I was thinking of Missouri when I painted this one. I loved all the trees there. The people were great too. This one is all about color and shape.

The Yellow Plains

2011-07-22T08:06:00.000-07:00

I am working on a series of abstract landscapes that are acrylic on canvas. They are 24" square canvases and that is an interesting shape to work with. I was thinking about the Texas Panhandle when I painted this one.

Rural Textures

2011-07-22T08:02:00.000-07:00

The title says it all. This is a watercolor that I thought was done. I liked it and even had it in a show. But, alas, I decided to play with it and collaged some rice papers and painted some more. It is much stronger now and Jim likes it a lot, which is high praise. Now it is done.

Desert Flame

2011-07-22T07:58:00.000-07:00

This is another small watercolor. I am working with other media, but teach watercolor, so I have to keep up with this one too. I like the color play of the warms and cools in this piece. I also like the soft and hard edges that is so watercolor.

Lattice

2011-07-21T17:32:00.000-07:00

This is a painting that calls to me in the summer. It is a little crooked, but I think the colors work and it has good movement. I wanted to see how it looks "published" on my blog.

Watercolor Classes

2011-07-14T08:52:00.000-07:00

This drought is really getting to me! It is so hot and dry that I need a little watercolor to COOL OFF. I am planning to teach Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor classes in my home in August and September. Let me know if you are interested by emailing me at nanbrown55@gmail.com. I am looking forward to a set of class that will inspire and help us find our muse.
class size will be small. I am looking forward to some fun with water!

One A Day

2011-07-12T13:12:00.000-07:00

I decided to add this cheery painting. I love red and organic shapes. I pushed this red about as far as I could. I started this painting as a demonstration and completed it later. It is small, but it demands attention. I just had to add it to my blog.

Summer Visitors

2011-07-12T13:06:00.000-07:00

I have painted these pond plants and dragonflies several times and I never get tired of trying to get just the right feeling. This one is light and airy, with interesting negative spaces. I like the crisp whites and bright colors. I am not sure if it is finished, but I thought I would post it anyway.

After Hours

2011-07-12T13:01:00.000-07:00

Okay, this one is about the hat, but the pose said to me that this cowboy is tired and has just come in after a long, hard ride. Still no face. Another story that you get to make up. This is fun.

Ready Or Not

2011-07-12T12:57:00.000-07:00

Another figure that is all about hands and not face. I think these pieces are the beginnings of a new series: Faceless Posers. It is a lot of fun to figure out ways to create a figurative image without it being all about the face. I do like the mystery.

Cowboy Revisited

2011-07-12T12:52:00.000-07:00

Okay. No star, just a Texas flag. I like to redesign the background with shapes, and these seem to fit the image pretty well. I like the face better. Much less detail adds to the mystery. To me, it is all about the hands anyway. Oh yeah, and the hat.

Five O'Clock Shadows

2011-07-01T11:38:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest figure. I enjoyed the costumed model. This painting has a very sketchy, rough feel that I like and didn't want to lose by working into it too much. I love the white hat and am looking for a place to put a Texas star. What do you think?

Endings

2011-06-29T19:11:00.000-07:00

This is a moody figure. Sometimes it is okay to just get the model's back. This one is also about textures and form.

Nice Compliments

2011-06-29T11:42:00.000-07:00

I almost titled this one, "Nature Pushed." These daisies that have been dyed always kind of intrigued me, but I didn't love the unnatural colors. Then it dawned on me that I should work them into a composition. I had fun with the complimentary colors, thus the title. It was also a good opportunity to work with balance and negative spaces. It makes me happy now.

Flower Girls

2011-06-29T11:37:00.000-07:00

I just had to do it. These beauties just needed to be painted. I love the way the two sisters are interacting and I also wanted to portray how different they are and how much they love each other.

Summer Breezes

2011-06-29T11:35:00.000-07:00

Another view from my pond. I love these large graceful leaves with their long slender stems.

Spring Colors

2011-06-29T11:31:00.000-07:00

I love the colors that my mind sees in the ancient oak trees of the Hill Country. I say my mind because I am sure that I editorialize. It is the fun part of being an artist. This one definitely says, " I am no slave to reality."

Pond Breezes

2011-06-15T09:10:00.000-07:00

Fun watercolor. These are the beauties that live beside my pond.

Still Waiting

2011-06-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

One more time. Let's see if this is an improvement.

Still Working

2011-06-12T06:17:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am still working on this one. There is so much I like about it, but the details are needing work. I will work on it one more time and then put it away for awhile. I like the scribbles and the calmed down color. It seems appropriate since I was working from a sketch to have it look that way.

The Good Stretch

2011-06-12T06:12:00.000-07:00

This is another demo that I started in the Waterloo Class. I was working from life drawing sketches again. Not as good as working from a model, but convenient. I will study it for a while and decide if it is ready to put in a frame.

Waterloo Watercolor Group

2011-06-09T18:04:00.000-07:00

I am so focused on what I am doing I don't even notice the photographer. It was a good group of painters and I had a great time.

Beginning my demo

2011-06-09T17:57:00.000-07:00

I thought this was a great angle for a photo. I was beginning to draw a figure for the class I was teaching in Austin. I think I like this stage the best. Great expectations!

Stop For Awhile 3

2011-06-08T06:46:00.000-07:00

I am going to stop for awhile so I can give this one some thought. I like this model's pose. She is so pensive. There may be a figure behind her coming to see if she is okay. I am not that into telling stories with my paintings, but this one kind seems to have something going on.

Stop For Awhile 2

2011-06-08T06:43:00.000-07:00

I am working on my values and edges. I reworked the face and glazed some of those bright colors a bit.

Stop For Awhile

2011-06-08T06:39:00.000-07:00

This painting was not complete when I left the workshop I was teaching yesterday so I decided to work on it in a couple more stages to show a more finished piece.

Funtastic Fruits

2011-05-25T09:22:00.000-07:00

This shiny painting has a little gold paint on it to add a little pop. It was kind of a challenge as it is not my usual approach, but it is fun and very dramatic. It is large; 40" x 30", so it has a lot of impact. I think I had better put it away so I can't play with it anymore.

Going To Del Rio

2011-05-17T13:54:00.000-07:00

Another landscape, different colors. This one is also acrylic on canvas. I enjoy the freedom of working with acrylics, but when I work with them for awhile, I feel the need to go back to watercolor and take lessons learned to that lovely paper.

Praying For Rain

2011-05-17T13:46:00.000-07:00

I am working on a series of landscapes that are semi-abstract. I am working on designing interesting shapes and colors that impart a sense of space. So far, this is my favorite and it is acrylic on canvas. I am thinking I need to paint a rain dance soon!!!

Dreamer

2011-05-09T12:47:00.000-07:00

Modeling is a difficult job. The pose must be interesting from all angles and the model must be still until the time is up. I find quick poses easiest to turn into fun paintings, because I can add patterns and designs that don't occur in the drawing session. It is a leap of faith when I turn a quick sketch into something I can put a title on. I love this young woman's curly red locks, so that is what gets the most attention.

Celebration

2011-05-06T13:32:00.000-07:00

Yes, here it is again, in watercolor. Love that blue vase. Can't paint it often enough!

Tropical Again

2011-05-06T13:22:00.000-07:00

I have worked on this colorful piece again, and I think it is done. It is large, 30" x 40", so quite dramatic compared to my smaller watercolors. It is acrylic on canvas. I had fun with the vibrant colors of the items, but also the shadows and creation of volume with shading. I love painting the blue glass vase and you'll see it often in my still life paintings.

Tropical

2011-04-28T14:52:00.000-07:00

I have been working on a still life that has a tropical feel because it is so colorful. It has been awhile since I painted a set up still life, and I had forgotten how much I enjoy the process.

September Calling

2011-04-23T12:43:00.000-07:00

This is an acrylic on paper with yummy complimentary colors. Fun to paint and to look at. It has a lot of movement.

Summer Beauty

2011-04-23T12:17:00.000-07:00

Yes, I still love the cactus flowers. They bloom here in Texas too. This one was an Arizona Native though. The patterns of the sunlight intrigue me. I guess I'll just paint these lots of times. I never seem to tire of them.

Upside Down About It All

2011-04-23T12:11:00.000-07:00

My latest piece is a little upside down. I enjoyed the challenge of this pose. Our model is costumed as a Belly Dancer with silver bangles. I like to add drama to her red curly hair.

2011-03-09T08:24:00.000-08:00

I will be busy this weekend with two receptions for art shows. One will be at Abbey's in Georgetown on Saturday afternoon. The other will be at Stinger Studio, Saturday evening. Both will be fun and feature lots of great art. I am also still showing with Pat Langley at Franklin's Fine Jeweler's on the square in Georgetown. Lots of great exposure, lots of fun people. I am blessed.

Two Receptions

2011-03-09T08:23:00.000-08:00

Waiting Time

2011-03-09T08:19:00.000-08:00

Waiting Time is my attempt to capture the colors of the scenery around here before the blooming begins. I love the gold and gray that is a perfect foil for any color that appears in the landscape. It feels like I am just waiting for the wild flowers.

Spring Dance

2011-03-09T08:15:00.000-08:00

As you can see, I am working with abstraction. I love the colors and feel of this piece that I call Spring Dance. Maybe you can see the dancers, but I really hope you can feel the excitement of spring.

Wind Power

2011-03-09T08:10:00.000-08:00

The wind has been blowing hard this spring. I know it is necessary, but it is not my favorite part of the season. And yet, I attempted to create a painting that illustrates the power of the wind.

Art Shows

2011-02-24T05:59:00.000-08:00

There is a little change of plans. Weather in February was such that we decided to have our East Meets West Show Opening in March. This show is at Franklin's in Georgetown, Texas. It is lovely and he wanted to keep it for another month, so you have another chance to come see an interesting art show with my Kimono Series and Pat Langley's beautiful Asian pieces. They sparkle among the jewels.

I will also be in a group show at Abbey's in Georgetown. This show will run through March. Abbey's is a beautiful store and has great walls for viewing art.

I will be in another group show in June in the Library in Georgetown. A Group Of Five is the name of that group, and includes some wonderful artists from Georgetown to Austin and towns in between. Sue Nosler Gray, Sue Wiley, Vicki Brevel, and Rae Andrews are the artists I will be showing with.

Looking Forward to Spring!!!

2011-02-23T13:37:00.000-08:00

Feeling a little windblown, and thinking about the warmer weather that sometimes blows in to help produce those lovely colors of spring.

Special Effects

2011-02-23T12:20:00.000-08:00

I am playing with special effects on one of my paintings. I like it better this way. Just having fun.

So GathersMemories

2011-02-23T12:14:00.000-08:00

This painting is like a memory quilt for me; full of symbols that represent important facets of my life, both past and present.
I enjoyed thinking about visual messages that would say what is in my heart.

2011-01-19T13:35:00.000-08:00

February will be an exciting month. Of course, I always look forward to Valentine's Day, but this year I will be showing in Franklin Fine Jewelers with a good friend of mine, Pat Langley. Our show is called EAST MEETS WEST, and it will include our Asian influenced art works. I am very excited about the show because I love her work, and I get to put together my Kimono Series. I will also have a couple Dragonfly pieces in the show.

Springtime Memories

2011-01-19T13:30:00.000-08:00

I love the Hill Country in Springtime, with all the wildflowers blooming. The last couple years have given me lots to work with. I hope we get another bumper crop this year.

Come Have a Tea Party With Me

2011-01-19T13:25:00.000-08:00

Missing my granddaughters. They love to have tea parties.

Winter Blues

2010-11-23T11:12:00.000-08:00

All Wrapped Up

2010-11-23T11:05:00.000-08:00

Tis the season and I love it! I painted these bows a while back, and they make me happy. It is fun and makes me excited for The holiday season.

Pond Visits 2

2010-10-30T06:27:00.000-07:00

This piece is one of my Pond Series Paintings. I had fun modeling the rocks and discovering the frog that is in there. These little guys add a lot of noise and action to my quiet peaceful place.

The Red Plate

2010-10-30T06:24:00.000-07:00

This painting is done now. I added some more shapes and worked on modeling the fruit. I am happy with the abstract design and bright colors.

Dragonfly Dreams

2010-10-26T14:28:00.000-07:00

My two dragonfly pieces are in Round Rock in a gallery called Artspace on Main Street. The reception is November 4, and I will be there. The art work is fabulous. Come on out and see. This show has been up for a few weeks, and will be coming down soon. Next I will be showing in Austin.

Peonies

2010-10-26T14:23:00.000-07:00

I must be thinking of flowers these days, as summer winds down. I will have to spend the coming winter months just dreaming of Spring plantings!

Glorious Colors

2010-10-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

This painting is all about colors. I hope it makes you think of the soft breezes of Spring. This was a demonstration done in a class that I teach with Sue Gray, who is such an inspiration.

Not Done Yet

2010-10-26T14:14:00.000-07:00

This is another painting that was a demonstration. Sue and I painted from the same still life. I have worked on this one since this photo was taken and it looks a little different, but the basic elements are the same. I will post the new image soon.

Endings

2010-10-05T12:22:00.000-07:00

This painting is one that I started in a class as a demonstration. I wanted to show how to use watercolor on Bristol Board. It is very easy to work with once you get the hang of it. you can make changes and rework until you are happy. This one is not complete, but I like the mood and the attitude of the pose, so I am going to go slow as I continue to work so that I don't lose the important pieces.

ART NEWS: Ascent

2010-10-05T11:51:00.000-07:00

ART NEWS: Ascent

2010-10-02T13:01:00.000-07:00

The good news today is that I won second place in the Georgetown Art Works Show, now up, around town, in Georgetown. My painting, Her Black Boots, won the second place award, which was quite a surprise because their were so many fine pieces in the show. Artists from surrounding towns and Austin are hearing about this great show and entering the competition. The works are varied and of quality. It is definitely worth a look...and also is a great way to purchase a piece of wonderful art.
The art is showing in The Georgetown Public Library, Abbey's, Franklin and Company Fine Jewelers, Cianfrani Coffee Company, and Quenan's Jeweler's. Georgetown could use an Art Center to showcase all the great art that is available in this community.