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New, non equine non canine, drawing…

November 17th, 2008 | By Sheona Hamilton-Grant

Here is the reason for my couple of days of silence.

I spent a few hours last week at the drawing board with Amelie, working on rendering her expression, her baby skin, her fine hair and flowery cotton dress.
Progress is good but slow…I am absolutely loving this to bits and not rushing or cutting any corners.
After the more dramatic and speedier technic used for the soluble graphite- comparable to speeding down the German motorway: thrilling, stimulating as well as a little edgy. This piece can be very easily compared to a leisurely stroll down a quiet country lane where one just has to take the time to smell the (wild)roses and watch the butterflies flutter by.
Mellotex paper and 2B, F & 6B pencils are the tools I’ve chosen and this simply because you cannot in anyway rush this paper and it allows for soooooo much detail.
A few more strolls down the country lane are needed (and will be taken) to complete “Grandad’s Story” . I will be posting more steps over the week (with a few key explanations).
Before I say my cheerios for today, please let me extended a great big hello to all of you who have added themselves to my “followers” (great to see you!) as well as all my other visitors who’ve had a wee peak here at Black on Grey on White: there have been over 3000 in the last 6 months…. I am humbled…
Thank you

©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here. To learn more about this artist, visit Sheona Hamilton Grant’s website.

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Table for Two

November 13th, 2008 | By Kathi Peters

I sketched it out in pencil lightly and have started a 9 x 12″ pen and ink..I need to get more shading and prospective into it….but I am having fun. I might just keep it a pen and ink drawing. I am working on some watercolors that I need to get done. There are only so many hours in a day.
I have to pick my battles!
But I am enjoying this interior landscape and it’s small detour from doing equine work.

©Copyright 2008 by Kathi Peters. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Kathi Peters’s website.

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Chirstmas cards: snow scenes from Montana.

November 12th, 2008 | By Sheona Hamilton-Grant

My favorite time of year is around the corner.

Admittedly, I’m  wee bit late with my  cards, I am nevertheless proud to present “Montana Snow” and “Snowed Under”.
They are (surprisingly) my first official Christmas cards and will be for sale shortly… watch this space!
I was inspired… I’ve never seen horses in such strong snow. (Being a softy, I always stabled mine during the winter) and these shots jut made me think winter and warm fires!
The great references for these cards were bought from Donna Ridgeways photo reference site. Donna, herself an artist, loves to take her camera wherever she goes.
The result: a very big selection of great images, not only equine but of  Montana’s scenery, wildlife, plants and architecture, many of which are for sale to other artists as reference photos.
Thank you Donna!
I hate to think how cold it was when these shots were taken but I’m so glad you had you’re woolly hat on and were ready to brave the weather!

©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here. To learn more about this artist, visit Sheona Hamilton Grant’s website.

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The girls who would be poodles

November 10th, 2008 | By Judy Johnson

Finished the two little pencil sketches of the girls who were mistaken for poodles in the last entry. These are for a relative of a friend of mine, not the usual thing that I do but it was fun and I think everyone will be pleased. ©Copyright 2008 by Judy Johnson. See original post here. To learn more about this artist, visit Judy Johnson’s website.

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Last stage in new equine (soluble) graphite drawing

November 7th, 2008 | By Sheona Hamilton-Grant

Closed for inventory yesterday…sounds like a sign that would appear on a shop door in January…!

Feeling very organized and ready to confront the up and coming holiday season head on.

Here are the final stages on “Above the Bit.”

Step 5 and 6 are basically focused on rendering and slightly detailing the mouth. This is the stage where I found it the hardest to stay loose. To render an impression rather than the full visual detail. I worked using a flat tip as opposed to a sharp point. The metal was done with a fine paint brush.

Step 5: The mouth and nose added

Step 6 (zoomed in) Work on the metal, all the edges are still to be cleaned and worked. This scan also clearly shows the tooth of the paper. This is not visible to the eye from a distance so I chose (with difficulty) to ignore it.

Below is the signed and sealed version of  ”Above the Bit”.

The title is so obvious forming a nice contrast, I feel, with the crop I chose to illustrate.

Once again had a great time drawing with this medium.

Wishing you a grand week-end wherever you are.

Cheerio.

“Above the Bit“

23×22 cm. Graphite on paper

300 Euros ( 390$)

©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
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Hunker down : Graphite

November 5th, 2008 | By Debbie Flood

Here’s another graphite painting in the ‘Yee~haw Series. This is ‘Hunker down’. The image is about 9 x 11 on 11 x 13 Strathmore White drawing paper. I have this one listed on eBay. This series has been selling very well on eBay. It must be the action packed scenes that is so attractive. And the fact that the images are conceived from a Barrel racing event I attended.

Other news: My email debflood@debfloodart.com is now fully functional. If you were on my Google Group emails, then you know I was having some issues with this email. I narrowed the problem to my Outlook Express program in my laptop and deleted my email accounts and then put them back in. That seemed to do the trick! Who’d a thunk it was something so simple! Computahs….gotta love ‘em.

I like this new time change here. I keep thinking it is later in the day than it really is! I look at the clock and think “Oh goody! I have another hour!” I’m not late or feeling behind! gotta love that!
Until next time…happy trails!
Debbie

Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com

©Copyright 2008 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
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My Google Posts aren’t working!

October 28th, 2008 | By Debbie Flood

Hi all,
I am in hopes that my google group members will be reading this, as you are probably wondering where my Monday google email post is! Well, you’re not alone….I’m wondering where it is too!
I have posted it 3 times starting Monday into Tuesday and it is lost in Cyber world.
As soon as google comes back to life, I will send the post on to all of you members.

Without any further ado, I’ll post a little info from that post here. The puzzle piece and the new painting will have to wait for now. Please enjoy this cute graphite painting that I rendered up, “October leaves”….and October sure is leaving!

Things are rather quiet at the moment on the art show front. The New Jersey Equine Art Exhibit has ended this past weekend. My painting “Cowboy’s delight” should be returning back soon.

The American Academy of Equine Art’s Fall Juried Exhibit will be closing Nov. 2, 2008.
You can check out the exhibit on line at http://www.aaea.net

The Mural mosaic has ended it’s tour in Ohio at the Quarter Horse Congress. Next slated route is Las Vegas Nevada! Look for it to be there in December of 2008! Naturally it will be at the large Rodeo event going on there in December.
You can read about the mural at the Congress in Ohio here on Phil’s Blog: http://philalain.blogspot.com
He’s very entertaining and he posts video along with the photos. It was wonderful to read about his days and the days of the mural.
The mural has also been in the Western Horse Magazines. So look for it to be in your favorite magazine soon! (I hope!). One Magazine we do know it is in, is the ‘Cowboys and Indians’ magazine, published out of Texas.

I also have another little surprise coming. I will spill the beans in a few more weeks, but let me tell you that it has to do with a compilation of a huge amount of my “Children with their 4~legged Friends” Paintings. A series of Watercolors. Many of you reading this already own some of those paintings or Reproductions and this will be a real treat for you and your child and for those of you who have enjoyed my paintings of children and horses. This is for the spirit of the child and the horse, and those of us who are still a child at heart!
Poetry is being written, also, to go with each painting, (written by myself), so stay tuned for this new and exciting development and artistic endeavor!
~Debbie
Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com

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Virtual Sketch date, pear drawing

October 25th, 2008 | By Sheona Hamilton-Grant

“Two Pears in a pod”

28×15 cm, Pencil on paper

Here is my interpretation of this months Virtual Sketch date.

Both pears are done in graphite, the bigger one using Derwent 2B and the smaller one using Derwent Graphitints.

As usual my strange vision zoomed into only a part of the reference photo. The lay and the shadow play of this particular pear, for some reason, inspired a “quick” sketch.  (This piece was done in just under two hours and therefore, I hope, still qualifies as a sketch.)

On reflection: my feeling is I should do it again and this time have the colour in the foreground… off balance the way it is right now.

Million thanks to Belinda Lindhart for providing the pick.

Have a great week-end!

©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
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The result of a week with Anton… Rhodesian Ridgeback drawing

October 24th, 2008 | By Sheona Hamilton-Grant

“Anton”, Pencil on Paper
21×26 cm.
A week with Anton  has come to an end, sadly, he was great company. A handsome fellow.
Above is the finished portrait, below the steps I took to get there.

Step 5:  Carried on working out the nose and forehead. Will also do more work on detailing the eye.

Step 6: I’ve decided to add a mini twist to the perfect pose. Saliva. I feel this will give the portrait that little extra, an unexpected difference.

Close up of the saliva in progress..not full sloppy drool but a decent quantity and annoyingly there.

Step 8: Moving on  to the ears, will tweak nose, muzzle and saliva later!

Step 9: More work on ear, darkened all the values, tweaked a little here and there.  Added more depth by working on the mid tones. Added detail with a very sharp 2B.

Try as I may, my scanner will just not pick up the very fine detailed pencil work.

One thing I did forget to do:time myself…the first question I am usually asked. Not to worry! I’ll just have to say it’s all in a weeks work!

Thanks for following, sketch day tomorrow…I’ll keep you posted.

Cheerio and have a great Friday Night.

©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
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A few more steps into my Ridgeback drawing

October 22nd, 2008 | By Sheona Hamilton-Grant



The rain came and stayed and really dampened any urge I may have had to peek outside.

Instead, like a turtle, I have stayed curled up in my studio and spent some quality time with Anton.

Here for you viewing are a few more steps into our new relationship.

I am using Hahnemuehler Nostalgie paper and my clutch pencil filled with 2B and 3B Staedler.

The three steps above show how I am working out the lay of the hair on the side of his nose as well as trying to achieve depth. I have still a detail layer to add to his nose. I will do this after establishing the rest of his face and eye.

Cheerio for now, I’m back up to the studio for another session with my new gorgeous friend…

©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
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American Pride, ‘Yee-Haw’ series in Graphite

October 21st, 2008 | By Debbie Flood

Well as with all events, we need some opening ceremonies! Here’s ‘American pride’ to help open this Western Yee~Haw Series. This Graphite image measures 9 x 8 on 11 x 13 Strathmore drawing paper.


Here’s ‘Get up there’. Sometimes, they just don’t wanna go! This one twirled and backed up, danced around until he gave in and leaped forward! Little Appaloosa. Image is 10 x 9.


Here’s what happens when they do that leap forward! “Go get ‘em”. Image size 9 x 11.

I’ve been creating these like crazy! Having a lot of fun at it too!
I am listing the whole series on ebay. These paintings retail for $95.00 on my website, but bidding starts at $19.99 plus shipping on the auctions!
If you are really interested in one or two or more, and would like to purchase them outside of ebay at the regular retail price, contact me at debflood@debfloodart.com or through my website and I’ll hold off listing the item.
Check out my ebay world at: My ebay world
All my listings and auction times are on that page/site.

In the mean time….hang on tight! Yee~Haw!!!!!

Debbie

Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com

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New canine commission: Rhodesian Ridgeback

October 20th, 2008 | By Sheona Hamilton-Grant

After last week’s excitement with soluble graphite, I have gone back to familiar territory for my latest commission.
Anton is on the drawing board.  He is a gorgeous gentle and noble Ridgeback.
Here for your viewing is the result of the very first 20 minutes work.
I always start with the eyes and if I feel they are coming alive carry on with the drawing working from left to right.

I feel they (Anton’s eyes) are alive enough to work from here over the next few days. I will post more steps with technical details as they come along.
(Off now to catch some shut eye before the sunrises…. ciao ciao )

©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
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