I delivered this painted house to the Associated Artists' Gallery in downtown Winston-Salem today. The house is not large enough for a dog, but is a great size for a cat (although, unfortunately, cats seem not to want houses. :(
Both sides of the roof are identical, but each vertical wall is different.
I wish it had not been raining when I took the pics, or else I could have gotten better shots! Here is the invitation if you want to come to the auction: http://files.changemywebsite.com/746562/doc/ArtofHOInvite.pdf It's free & should be a great nite of fun. I can't wait to show Clarice all the different houses that everyone's been painting. I saw a preview today & they are outstanding.
Clarice & I found this dragonfly (already dead) at the park today when we went to play. We had to bring him home so we can sketch his wings in our sketchbooks!
It was so humid this morning, that my camera continually fogged up. I got some better shots of her, but they were fuzzy due to the humidity. We have had some rain here lately. Clarice was looking cheery in her bright pink shirt.
Here is Clarice this morning, with her new (larger) bookbag for 2nd grade: 1st day at Hayworth Christian School. You can click on the picture to see a bigger version.
I am thinking of entering this new work in a show next month called "Cultural Crossroads." I have been going through a big Celtic art phase.
This piece has elements of the "fire of inspiration" (flames), St. Brigid's cross (the 4 antique brass/metallic elements around the rim of the circle), & of course, Celtic knotwork (body of firebird). I do not know of firebirds being present in Celtic folklore, so my inspiration here is a mixture of Celtic design with Slavic/Russian legend.
Clarice & I had a fun time playing around tonight. I will post some of her work later.
Here is a sketch I did of one of my favorite flowers (and words!)... periwinkle. I also practiced the unical hand with my calligraphy set (from my 6th grade birthday party, thank you, Jennifer Holloway) tonight -- just to enjoy some Celtic lettering.
The necklace pendant is made of some really cool stone that my Mom-in-law bought for me while she was in Hawaii. I was using it as a (decorative) paperweight to hold open my sketchbook.
A few years ago, I did this pastel painting of this "watery trail:" the Intracoastal Waterway off the NC Coast. I love the IW, and those who are fortunate enough to have spent time boating on it know how it can draw you into its magic.
I actually like my seahorse better than my snake. Maybe that's because it's closer to the original bronze design from the early 4th century B.C. I added a few things to change this from a griffin's head design to a seahorse.
Ever since seeing THE SECRET OF KELLS, I've been interested in Celtic designs & illuminated manuscripts. Added some knotwork and animal features to this "S"sketch as my entry this week for Illustration Friday's "Slither."
