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.