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This is my entry for my own book in the moly_x portrait party 1. I will now be sending it on to Chris. Did this in pen & ink and a blue marker from my kids Crayola marker set. I am really looking forward to getting started on the next book in the line.
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Originally uploaded by redredpres
Here is my first ever Moly page… my sign-in page. One thing I have learned already is that this paper doesn’t play nice with watercolor. I usually work in a moly with watercolor paper. I guess I may have to venture into new ways to add color. Working on my portrait now and then ready to send on. And the adventure begins. Watch the adventures of the Moly x Portrait Party.
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This is the first painting i have done for quite some time in oils. This is an 8″ x 10″ done from a photo i took at a nearby lake.
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These cattails were growing up out of a ditch near an open field behind the high school. This was early spring and the red winged blackbirds were flying all around. I had a little bit of time between JO volleyball games and decided to sit under a tree and sketch the scene. I left this one in pencil but i am still considering adding watercolor. I’ll repost if i do. I have slowed down a little on sketching but hopefully the weather is getting better and there will be more opportunity to get out and enjoy some quite time, sketching.
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This is actually the second sign that spring is here. The first are the crocus. I drew these while at another volleyball tournament. We were at an older school with some wild flowers around. The second one of white flowers were on a bush. I don’t really even know what they are. Anyone know? I’ll do some homework and see what I can find out.
Both done with Micron pen with watercolor and a Niji waterbrush in a Moleskin watercolor book. Soon, I’ll be caught up with these uploads and have this blog figured out.
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This is a straight watercolor done in plein air. I am part of a group that gets together to do this about once a month. I wish I had time to be more active with the group. It is the Ohio Plein Air Society (OPAS.) Once again, I am trying to loosen up from my background of wanting to draw and paint every detail. This farm had a tiny house but a huge barn. It didn’t seem as though anyone was home. There was only one car that drove down the same road even. It was a great time to be alone, paint, pray, listen and let all the stresses of life be far, far away. 1 Kings 8:28
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This was a quick sketch done while I was between games with my daughter at an OVR Volleyball tournament in Independence, Ohio. I did this one with a Micron 03 pen and then added watercolor with a Niji water brush. I have always sketched in the past but by starting this blog I hope to start sketching a lot more. I have been inspired by Martha at Trumpetvine Travels. This one was done about a month ago. I have more recent ones that I will scan in soon. Any comments would be appreciated.
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This is a little old by now but a great start to this art blog.
This is a test of sorts. This is a quick study done using 3 primary colors. I am testing some new watercolor paints by Graham & Co. It is made using honey as a binder. There is a really long, drawn out reason for using honey. Bottom line is it retains moisture longer. I am also testing some new paper. I am really just starting to use watercolor as a medium again. So for me there is a lot of testing going on with everything I do. I have a real tendency to get too detailed. So I am really trying to pay attention to staying loose. Wish me luck.
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