Tom Jones Paintings

Today was the final day of our workshop with Tom Jones. I don't have any paintings of my own to share, since all of my efforts today looked like crap! But, I would like to share these three paintings that Tom did for us in class - they are just magnificant! And, like the rock star he is, he gave each one of us a personalized signed print of one of his paintings! What a wonderful weekend!

This one was the final one, and he didn't have time to finish the lower rocks - but beautiful just the same!

(Donna, notice the hanging moss on this one!!)


Now if I could just soak up all I learned and paint like this!!!

Great Workshop!

Today was the first day of our Tom Jones Workshop - and what a day it was!! A lot of people told me that I would learn more in this weekend than in any other class -- and so far, I think they are right!


Tom would do a demo, and then we'd paint for only about 1/2 hour, using the techniques he just showed us.

First up was the "Colorful Building" - followed by "Misty Mountains" - and finally, "Trees"
For very quick painting, I was fairly happy with how they turned out! Much more tomorrow!

Tom Jones Weekend!

Another great day at Watercolor Club! Tom Jones (above with yours truly) was our guest demonstrator. And, I'll be attending his 2-day workshop Saturday and Sunday! He's just so nice and so much fun! I'm really looking forward to it -- even if it means having to get up super early tomorrow to get there to snag a great spot!

Below is the painting he did for us today in his demo:

Poinsettia?

9" x 12" Watercolor

This was a fun project that we did in Pat's class yesterday. First, we drew on the paper with white latex paint the outline of our subject. Let it dry, then added watercolor. Very free-form, and interesting. I tried not to overdo it - and tried to keep that impressionistic look.

An Apple A Day

9" x 12" Watercolor

This is what I worked on yesterday in Marilee's class. Donna had provided me with a terrific photo that she had taken in Washington State in an apple orchard. Looks yummy, right? Marilee helped me a lot with this, and there is still some tweaking to do, but I'm pretty happy with it.

White Hibiscus

9" x 12" Watercolor

This is a little practice piece that I painted from Terry Madden's DVD that I bought last week. His technique is very spontaneous and quick -- and of course, I don't think I did as well as I could have. But, every painting is a learning process!

Speaking of a process, I have another 2 day workshop next weekend with Tom Jones. I hope this one goes better than the last one!!

Not Exactly a Monet!

Ok, so my paintings are not quite Museum quality -- but isn't this a blast!! One of the bloggers that I read had this on her site. Go to a website called Dumpr and you can add your painting, picture or whatever onto one of these museum walls! How cool!

You Never Know!!!

Waiting to Cross

This is the photo that Karin posted for artists to paint for Week 10 of the Challenge

This is my rendition -- I like things bright and colorful!

9" x 12" Watercolor

This will be my first time posting on Karin Jurick's new blog, "Different Strokes From Different Folks". She posts a photo each week, and invites artists to paint it and post it. It's so fun to see how everyone interprets the photo! I'm a little nervous, since most of the artists that participate are much more experienced than me, but so what! What's the worst that can happen? She posts paintings on the blog all week long - so keep checking it out!

Another Barn

12" x 16" Watercolor

Here's another barn painting that I did in Marilee's class yesterday. We always have a lot of fun in this class -- and learn a lot, too!

While I was surfing the other day, I found this fabulous blog: Different Strokes From Different Folks The premise is this -- Artist Karin Jurick posts a different photo each Wednesday evening, and challenges all artists who want to participate to paint the photo and email it to her. She posts all paintings she receives onto the blog. It's a great way to see how each artist interpretes the photo -- and she links each artist to their blog or website (if they have one). What a great way to find and learn about great artists! I'm going to try to participate in this week challenge.....Stay tuned!

Waiting on the River

9" x 12" Watercolor

I had a fun weekend! Donna and I went to the Market of Marion (huge flea market!) on Saturday, then then to "Art in the Park" at Rainbow Springs Park. I was talking to one of the members of the Citrus Watercolor Club about Plein Air Painting, and decided that I will go to their next paint out this month. So, today, I thought I would try my hand at painting outdoors, so I loaded up and went back to the park. Searched all over for something to paint -- finally found a picnic table that overlooks the river, and found these little fellows sitting around. It's my first attempt at this - and not a very good one (I might add). But it was really cool sitting there, feeling the fresh air, listening to the music and trying to capture a likeness of something I was seeing! There will be more of this in my future!

And, I found the coolest website called Uncommon Goods! Fun and interesting gift ideas -- Check it out!