Still Life

I took these photos in November 2012 with my iPhone. Then I tweaked them with photoshop.

The Helpful Art Teacher: Paint the sky: Silhouettes and sunsets

The Helpful Art Teacher: Paint the sky: Silhouettes and sunsets: PAINTING THE SUNRISE, THE SUNSET  AND TWILIGHT USE THIS HELPFUL WORKSHEET IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DRAW TREES ...



Comment from Art Mawmaw........This  blog is one of the most interesting and creative  I have come across.  Very simply explained tutorials , videos, links  and downloadable worksheets makes learning technique fun....fun...fun !! Take some time this summer to treat yourself . Enjoy !!!!!

Playing on my iPhone.

Love KidsDoodle app. I managed to get my phone back from my grandson and created this colorful piece of art. Fun !!

"Sail Away"

  "Sail Away" was one of my favorite oil seascapes.  It was sold several years ago.   .I need to get busy and start some new paintings, but I will try to use the water soluable oils.  Haven't tried using them yet, hope I can get the same effect using them

How-To: Color Canvas with Prismacolor Premier Brush|Fine Art Markers

How-To: Color Canvas with Prismacolor Premier Brush|Fine Art Markers 



Art Mawmaw says,  "This would make a fun project to do over the summer..  Maybe a book or beach tote ?  Check out the "how to' on this website. There is a lot more to explore on the site too."

Online Art Instruction: How to Draw a Calliope Hummingbird

Online Art Instruction: How to Draw a Calliope Hummingbird: This easy Step-by-step lesson for drawing and studying hummingbirds is great for bird lovers and those who love to draw. 

 Comment from Art Mawmaw :

Look up this easy to follow slide show on the onlineartinstruction  web site. There are several other interesting and helpful lessons  as well. .  Just click on the above link and it will take you there.                                        

Have a great day and tons of fun !!                                                                                                                                                                                

Fall view from an artist's studio.

I took this photo at Thanksgiving 2012. The craft/studio belongs to my baby sister Angela.