these are images for Fort Riley Cavalry museum
watercolors with pencil
“morning review”
and
“good boy”
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these are things/places I saw while travelling through texas this past week.
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I had a sad afternoon. I went to photograph the memorial service for one of the Ft Riley Honor Guard horses. I will post photos later and his history.
He is the fellow that I drew the portrait of earlier.
What a sad loss.
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I think this could be called “Spaghetti Western”
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I took advantage of great weather on Sunday and rode my Old Man. Then I watched Stephanie Burbach Weinberger jump my mare, Bebe (The Babe).
Bebe has not been jumping long and really enjoys it. Here are some shots of her.
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I finished this pretty much today. I will add his name and unit crest in the lower right corner.
The cavalry color guard are very happy with it. “It’s better than a photograph!”
so I’m happy too!
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Spring is in the air. We had a blizzard (kinda sorta) on Friday,very cold Saturday, and today the sun came out to start melting the snow.
since I was stuck inside, I worked on this small watercolor and ink drawing. It is from a reference photo by Linda Schantz. size is 4×6 on paper.
the next piece started but not finished (and deadline is tomorrow!) is a memorial portrait of one of the mounts from the Ft Riley Honor Guard. He was found dead in the pasture a little while ago. He was a handsome 12 yr old Quarter Horse. His main job was to bring in flowers for the commander’s wife. He always had one ear cocked back onto his rider.
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6×6 oil on hardboard (new material that I am trying-so far I like it)
using a photo of my horse that I shot in Hawaii. He is my favorite model.
got stuck with the larger pieces so hopefully this little one will pop the cork.
I do need to clean off my palette and squeeze out new paint.
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worked on the figure more today. I like the color of the jacket now, the leg, head/helmut shapes are better as are the colors. still not content with the shoulders. I like the setting, and the colors and activity.
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I modified the composition and began laying down paint over the Christmas weekend. I have been using large brushes to force me away from details.
I’m using the Daniel Greene palette. I watched his video before beginning and for the FIRST time, I am confident about what colors to use and how to mix.
I am happy with how it is proceeding, and so far haven’t had the thought that “it is a piece of trash-what was I thinking-” a major step forward for me!
It is different from my previous works because of how loose it is. But still recognizable as my “style” because of the composition, I believe.
Some changes in my personal life have really motivated me to paint or draw everyday now. No more procrastination. So I have my studio set up and lots of different sizes of canvas, or paper so nothing stands in my way (except myself).
I will also work on my sculpture that has patiently been waiting for years.
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so I haven’t been completely idle although distracted again. I did a small clay modeling of the head and upper torso to work out anatomy and lighting.
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I got the image laid down on canvas. Actually, not the canvas that I made a special trip to buy (30×40) but more rectangular. I will continue with this one because I like the flow better. I might go back to the more square one later, who can say.
Next step is to follow Michelle’s guidance once again and make certain that my point of interest is right where it is supposed to be.
I am excited by this image and wish that I hadn’t run out of time today. But because I did so many chores today, I will have most of tomorrow for the canvas.
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got this idea about three weeks ago and have been doodling ever since. Today I think I finally got the image out of my mind and onto paper.
Here is the initial rough (complete with lines from the notepaper I was using) and a cropped version with some color roughed in.
I hope that I can keep the feeling of this little sketch all the way to the final piece, which will be as big as I can get. (I was hoping to do it 4ft by 6ft)
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I spent a week at the Kentucky Horse Park as Artist in Residence with AAEA. Even with the off and on rain, I had a great time and got lots of good reference photos.
Here are three small pieces that I did in the AAEA studio.
I recommend other AAEA artists to do the AIR program!
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I did finish the big chicken head but wound up leaving it in Hawaii. It now greets visitors to Green Flamingo B&B in Waimanalo.
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I can’t believe it has been so long since I posted, or done any meaningful artwork. I have done dribs and dabs but now……
I am packing for Kentucky and flying out tomorrow morning to be the Artist In Residence at the Kentucky Horse Park for this last week of May.
Packing has been full of difficult decisions mainly because of the airport security restrictions! So I am taking very little with me in supplies.
My camera equipment, drawing kit, acrylic paint kit, and small watercolor tablets. Plus my thumbdrive and some smartcards that I will use to display work electronically at the Horse park gallery.
I went to the TSA website and printed out their declaration that camera equipment is allowed. A visit to some photo website blogs and I learned that most airports don’t hassle you.
Crossing my fingers!!
A last quick visit to the barn to check on Sy and Bebe and I am off!
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I stopped after work today and picked up some larger brushes and some Payne’s grey (which was missing from my palette). So I got some real paint down fast today! Funny how using the right tools makes the job sooooo much easier!
I love working big! It really pulls me into the work fast and makes me much looser.
This is drying really fast each day, (I don’t have a/c so my apartment gets really warm) so I might be able to ship this after all. Especially, if I keep working this quickly.
I am considering outlining with a gold metallic paint since this really makes me think of my Imari china. Once I am back home and can look at my china, I will be able to more readily decide.
I can always fine tune it once I get back on the mainland.
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Finally got a chance to work on this one again. Unfortunately, since I have begun packing, I am left with a small brush! So what I got done today was relatively slow going.
Once I stepped back to take the picture, I was pleased with how bright and colorful it is. Not only is the composition appealing, but the colors too.
I am really happy with how it is going.
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