Painting, Dogs, Aging

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Ellie - Oil- 18x18

Been awhile since I've posted. I've been painting lots of "presents" that I don't want to post until the person has had a chance to deliver the painting. So at some point I'll have lots to post.

The other project I've been working on is a portrait of a good friend who passed away a year and 1/2 ago. The onus of "getting it right" is a little overwhelming. So overwhelming that I've started two paintings. I have felt his presence with me though the whole time-- cheering me on and trying to get me to lighten up. Hopefully I got the message! Thanks Tim!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Skirt

Skirt - 24x30 - Oil on Canvas

Been working on people lately more so than puppies. It a mixed bag -- I love it but I also feel so inept sometimes. So many directions to go -- looking for a looser style - but wanting to maintain each person's essence. I like this study -- not complete ---it's from life. I'm finding that I have so much more energy and spark when I'm working from life. There are so many more colors and nuances that I don't see in photos. TO Life!!

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Trewby - Oil on Canvas - 24 x 24 Gallery Wrap

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Frustrated today because I had planned to get to the studio to paint and it's not happening because of really good reasons--- but I really miss it! Had a week of other diversions. Can't wait until my studio is in my backyard! In the studio these days besides my puppy paintings I've been working on several people portraits. I've started premixing flesh tones based somewhat on Daniel Greene's palette. I do think it's a better approach - it's a great starting place for lots of colors. I still need to alter them but I have a beginning.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

"Stone"

24x24- Oil on Gallery Canvas

One of the challenges of doing this work of painting these beautiful animals is getting good photos. I'm happy with the end result of this painting --- but struggled with the background. It's completely blown out. I finally decided that was a good thing because it allowed me to do a more abstract background - which I actually prefer. But not before I had painted the background three different times.

Right now I'm working on a portrait of 2 little boys - actually one is just a baby. The photo is one of those 3x5's we all used to take. The flesh tones are almost greenish. I hope I can do it justice! Definitely a challenge!! Pray for me!

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Painting, Dogs, Aging: "Mouse"24x30 Oil on CanvasAll rights reserved - Ro...: "Mouse" 24x30 Oil on Canvas All rights reserved - Robin Wellner Picked up my paintings from the Cabarrus Arts Council yesterday. ...

"Mouse"

24x30 Oil on Canvas

Picked up my paintings from the Cabarrus Arts Council yesterday. The show "Animal House" closed last week. It was wonderful to be a part of it. It's a great facility in the old courthouse in Concord. They have a wonderful staff who are very dedicated to creating a great show for viewers and artists. They also have a theater upstairs for film festivals and live theater. "Mouse" was there with friends. I still love the floral background in this painting - and the soulful expression on this puppy.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Spent the morning doing the other thing I love-- painting people. This is a sketch from a past session. We have a "ladies" group and get together to share a model and paint for 3 hours. It's wonderful. No pressure of having a real client sitting there wondering what's taking so long! Great opportunity to try new techniques and share ideas. I've been using it as an opportunity to try Daniel Green's palette --- not only his colors but premixing lots of flesh tones. I'm excited about it but think I might adjust it some to my preferences.

Can you tell I love to paint!