I am honored to be accepted into IWS Mexico

 

"Hummingbird"  will be included in the International Watercolor Exhibit in Mexico City!  I am beyond excited as it has been a long time dream of my mom for my paintings to be shown in Mexico. It's doubly exciting that they have chosen a painting of her. 

 

You can see all the selected artists here:

http://galeriaiws.blogspot.mx/

Doña M II

 

"Doña M. II"  20"x14" watercolor

 

I've been working overtime on Doña M's blouse, it was lots of work and I think it came out pretty good.  I've decided that I really like that "what was I thinking" factor of painting because it keeps me focused and makes me push myself to do better.  I'll be having more of those moments in the new paintings I'm working. 

Watiq' Oniq' On

 

Watiq' Oniq' On 17" x 13" watercolor

 

Did I mention the love/hate aspect of painting hair?  I love the way it turns out in the end and though I don't hate painting it, it is time consuming to layer colors upon colors without making it look overworked.  I really like the perspective of portraits when they are turning away from you, tricky not to make it flat or look like they're in full profile. 

 

 

 

Tiny Dancer

 

"Tiny Dancer"  10" x 8" watercolor

 

I love watching the smaller kids learn the dances at powwows.  So cute and fun to watch them walk around and try out the steps that more accomplished dancers are showing them.

This Little Piggy Went to Market 4

 

"This Little Piggy Went to Market 4"  17"x13" Watercolor

 

I rarely paint fruit so I thought it would be a good time to try it again, I love the color of these pears and the taste even more so! 

 

My favorite molcajete is always fun to use and painting the texture is a good challenge for brush techniques.  I've said it before and will say it again, I have no tricks up my sleeve, just good ole' fashioned straight forward painting. 

Ma 'Anax'+' Alaptipu

 

"Ma 'Anax'+' Alaptipu" 18"x 24" watercolor

Sometimes I can't really express the feelings I have working on a painting and surely this is one of them.  Let me just say how honored I am to be able to be able to paint this Chumash brother.

 

 

 

Slop it on and make it work! . . . that's my go-to motto!

 It's been a busy summer so far what with kids out of school and a summer track and field club (my son not me!) But I've been managing working on some new paintings.  This is what I'm currently working on.  Can't wait to finish!

 Here's the slop in my palette.

 

Here's the make it work part!

My latest painting

 

 "Untitled" until further notice.  24"x 18"

I fell in love with this regalia, so beautiful with intricately woven feathers into the headdress and cape.  With so many of them similar in color, I had to focus on the nuances in each feather to make them come alive visually, as if they weren't already stunning to me! 

Here's some process photos.  :0)

 

 

 

 

Under The Influence 1

 

"Under The Influence 1"

 

I hear Peeps are poised to take over the candy world this year infiltrating the store isles with a variety of flavors and even sizes now!

So, since they want to go even more global. . . this is my take on some guy who put Campbell's Soup cans on the art world map  ;0)

Oh, and Happy Easter everyone! 

"Life Lessons"

 

"Life Lessons"  18" x 24" Watercolor

 

Because at some point in your life, you're just going to have to learn to float!

 

This painting was pretty tricky, never having painted sparkly water let alone submerged/floating people before it created another one of those "what was I thinking" moments.

 

I think my thought process was something like this.  .  What a great image!  I should paint that!, well, maybe not, it looks kinda hard, but then again, it would be a great painting, oh I don't know, I've never done anything like it before, well what better way to learn!, Ok, I'll try it!, I think . . .  maybe after I do some easier paintings. . .oh, I'll just go for it! Ok I'll do it . . wait,  

I'd better stock up on chocolate. . . yeah, chocolate will make this easier.  ;0)

Totes Adorbs

 

"Totes Adorbs"  8"x8" watercolor

 

Here's a more current take on the Sweetheart Candies. . . love notes in the texting/tweeting world! 

Spoonful of Me & You

 

Spoonful of Me & You

8" x 8" watercolor

 

How is it that I've never painted chocolate for Valentines?  Hmmm, maybe if it lasted long enough for me to paint?