tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9655814230807393592024-03-13T10:21:47.686-07:00Esco StudioKathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.comBlogger305125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-45238400251875821572014-11-13T09:13:00.002-08:002014-11-13T09:13:31.501-08:00Wistful little boy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I did a drawing of a friend's young grandson for a gift for her husband.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What a sweet little face he has, don'cha think?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-68827632686831784092014-10-28T09:06:00.001-07:002014-10-28T09:06:16.826-07:00Holidays are coming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Getting some stuff ready for the Holiday Table at The Store at Mesa Art Center.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These bookmarks look festive, right? </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-76402784552565118672014-09-29T08:57:00.001-07:002014-09-29T08:57:43.260-07:00Can you see a difference?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So does this look at all different from the other? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Got rid of the blaring yellow in the upper right.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cleaned some flower edges.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Darkened and defined some of the background to make the flowers stand out more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Small changes, but I think it improves the over effect. What do you think?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-78466364914189165712014-09-28T11:27:00.000-07:002014-09-28T11:27:23.236-07:00Pre-correction<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I just finished this one on Thursday. After I took a picture I saw several areas that needed a little tweaking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll post a picture tomorrow of the corrected painting. See if you can see what I change.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-8247251153052346312014-08-28T10:48:00.001-07:002014-08-28T10:48:31.358-07:00When life gives you lemons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I'm homebound doing a recovery thing for a bit, and thought I might as well get started on some future projects.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Need a Christmas card image for the stores I do work for. Used this idea a few years back for my own Christmas card, but ended up selling that image.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So.... now I've got another one. Workable idea for a Christmas card, and keeps me out of trouble for a few hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Done, and done! </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-54584442050185324482014-08-20T09:18:00.000-07:002014-08-20T09:18:24.883-07:00Latest love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My buddy received some flowers recently and was kind enough to send me a picture she'd taken of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Perfect for a watercolor, doncha think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm trying very hard lately to limit my use of black, and I think it makes my palette much brighter and lighter. </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-67651339863300198832014-07-15T07:42:00.004-07:002014-07-15T07:42:55.741-07:00Two newest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My two newest paintings. I think my watercolors turn out better, more freely done, when I give myself a time limit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When they're completed this way I don't get bored with them, then do a half-a..... job. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Learn to live with your disabilities, right? One of mine seems to be a very short attention span...</span><br />
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<br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-1183669267497454832014-07-10T09:22:00.002-07:002014-07-10T09:22:51.438-07:00Hello, remember me? New stuff....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was suggested by two of my retail spots: Botanica, and The Store at the MAC, that greeting cards would be a good idea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So several months of angst, tutorials, and major help from a friend, and I'm now making greeting cards!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are from my watercolors and acrylics, and my serious attempts to get it right. Now if only I could get a photo to go horizontal when I wanted to, I'd be golden.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So..... what do you think?</span><br />
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<br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-44149881625796392692014-05-25T08:50:00.000-07:002014-05-25T08:50:07.171-07:00Two paintings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This first one is done. It's going to be my Christmas card this year. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. My rocks actually look like rocks! And the snow is close enough, considering I have limited actual "snow" experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The second is a painting I'm working on. It's in the "look at it and see what needs fixing" stage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The bike totally needs work, the steps and rocks next to the steps, and the little plant area under the window. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anything else?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-74545490646387944742014-04-28T16:12:00.000-07:002014-04-28T16:12:06.620-07:00New idea (Sort of)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, I was thinking, while I'm in butterfly mode, how could I make a butterfly bookmark?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the sample I did on a scrap of watercolor paper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Threw down some fun colors, dribbled some salt on it. After it dried, scraped off the salt and painted a butterfly outline. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What do you think? Does it work?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-30457808125078903872014-03-25T14:15:00.000-07:002014-03-25T14:15:28.040-07:00Butterflies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The hummingbird and quail tiles have been doing so well at Botanica that I thought I would branch out and do other beasties.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My next favorite is butterflies, so I tried a few. What do you think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are going to Botanica tomorrow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-31221084948073450822014-03-20T12:05:00.000-07:002014-03-20T12:05:13.168-07:0028 and counting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I decided to add some seasonal bookmarks to the ones I have been making.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are the latest "bunny" bookmarks. Have sold 28 so far!!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They're at the Mesa Art Center co-op store, if you want one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They're having the Spark Festival there this week, which is geared toward creative arts for kids, so there's lots going on down there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How do you like them?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-42696018045136710432014-02-26T12:18:00.000-08:002014-02-26T12:18:05.225-08:00My first little bookmarks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I went ahead and cut up some not-so-successful watercolors. Each one had a spot or two that had gone fairly well. It was actually kind of fun to do. It will be interesting to see the difference when I paint them "from scratch". What'ya think? Will they sell?</span><br />Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-89536527522506425912014-02-24T15:05:00.001-08:002014-02-24T15:05:33.478-08:00Another satisfied customer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Giant sized pug is all done, client was pleased, and we say goodbye to the puppy and move on to the next thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was just told that I can sell bookmarks at the Co-op and they do well there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think I'm going to cut up some of my not-very-successful paintings and get some of those together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Often people buy small when it's an impulse buy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll post some pictures of some when they're done.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-70674802102229972352014-02-18T13:40:00.001-08:002014-02-18T13:40:09.193-08:00So, did you figure it out?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not finished yet, but this little pug is for a girl who really loves pugs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Should be pretty fun looking when it's done!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-86541436504062345072014-02-14T13:29:00.001-08:002014-02-14T13:29:26.238-08:00Can you guess?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just got started on a new commission painting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Can you guess what it is?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-50224739324017639772014-02-10T14:35:00.000-08:002014-02-10T14:35:40.964-08:00Atomica Ceramica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is my new piece for the show Atomica Ceramica, Redo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's a little weird for me, I know, but I was trying really hard to go out of my comfort zone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know one thing: it makes me uncomfortable! I don't know if I even like it. But even though it's a little odd for me, I think it's good to try to push your personal comfort boundaries occasionally.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-17433120731600151262014-01-29T13:44:00.001-08:002014-01-29T13:44:33.735-08:00Cabin in the Woods<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally finished that cabin watercolor that I was doing, just forgot to show it to you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Recipient was very pleased. We were all happy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just love it when a plan comes together!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-70138936854844734032014-01-28T08:47:00.001-08:002014-01-28T08:47:40.981-08:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Got to get back to doing some work, here. Vacation time is over!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What do you think: would this be a better watercolor or acrylic painting?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm thinking watercolor. Look at that great purple and turquoise in the waves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Think I'm going to give this a try. Will let you know how it turns out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-72873987838947759812013-12-30T14:06:00.000-08:002013-12-30T14:06:16.540-08:00Now that the Gift has been given...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A client asked for a drawing of a relative's father for a Christmas gift. I couldn't post it until it had been given.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was pleased with the results, and I am told the recipient was happy and touched.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Christmas to all....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-63194725218576499172013-12-02T07:01:00.001-08:002013-12-02T07:01:13.722-08:00First Pass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've spent about 6 hours on this so far. It's slow going, but I think I'm getting it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One thing I need to tone down is that big black rock in the center. I can see that right away. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Love how taking these photos helps my focus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-91621417869596623282013-11-22T06:20:00.001-08:002013-11-22T06:20:33.463-08:00A new media combination - for me.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm doing something from this photo as a gift for an event in January. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Originally I thought I would do it all in pencil, but got to thinking and have decided to do it in pencil and watercolor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So the pencil lines would still be all in it, but I can get some very light washes of color on the snow and the house. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What do you think? </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-22700265453948017692013-11-06T06:23:00.000-08:002013-11-06T06:23:31.120-08:00An Old Church<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made this painting last week while I was demoing at the MAC. There are a lot of things that need correcting, and I don't even know if I can fix it all, but it was a fun exercise.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These take so long that it's hard sometimes to let go of one that just doesn't work, you know?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-92145217981691163672013-11-02T16:39:00.002-07:002013-11-02T16:39:46.477-07:00My pretties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm having such a good time with my new direction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Porcelain bottles and jars, about 2 pounds, carved, with more lids, tops. Temokku glaze with a little sun god on the carving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My pretties!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965581423080739359.post-43264899323937835002013-10-20T18:46:00.001-07:002013-10-20T18:46:55.804-07:00First flower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I painted the front flower today, and just sent it off to my daughter-in-law for approval. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wasn't too sure if I could actually paint my cactus flowers in acrylic, but I thing they turned out pretty well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What do you think? Also, do you think I should do some aging on this chest. It looks almost too clean and new.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07819049791004019669noreply@blogger.com1