Pennsylvania Farmland

'Pennsylvania Farmland'

Pastel on Wallis Paper

6" x 8"

Here is my second piece of work inspired by Karin Jurick's blog Different Strokes From Different Folks (DSFDF). Plan on submitting it tomorrow evening sometime after our dining out in town. Again its been good to get inspiration from others especially when one is struggling with finding a subject matter to paint or draw.

Spring Visitors

We threw a couple of burgers on the barbeque this past weekend. After about a half hour we noticed that distinctive bark from the neighborhood dogs that a bear was in the area. Both of us went out on the deck with our camera and took the following video of our visitors. These two were here last year, of course the cub was a bit smaller and mama was better looking. It was good to see them back again this spring.

Beggar

'Beggar' (study)

Pastel on Paper

16" x 24"

Besides doing landscapes and animals its good to keep ones hands in painting people. Lately been taking the time to work on portrait drawing of various people. Hoping to finish this drawing sometime before the weekend comes upon me.

New York City Street

'NY City Street'

Pastel on Wallis Paper

6" x 9"

Decided to give Karin Jurick's Different Strokes From Different Folks challenge a try as I've been setting a personal goal of completing one pastel drawing a week. Very impressed at the number of people that share in this virtual artists community. I think its great that Karin is committed to this project as an individual. Looking forward to future post at her website. Thanks Karin!

Gull Chick Nest

"Gull Chick Nest"

Pastel on Paper - 8"x10"

The picture of the above drawing was taken at about the midway point of finishing. I've actually finished this drawing but been lazy to post the final piece. Thinking about scanning the drawing versus taking a photo of the finished artwork at a later date. Been trying to complete at least one drawing a week to get back into producing a body of work like I did during my college years. Anyway enjoy!

Mother Hen

'Mother Hen'

Pastel on Wallis Paper

5" x 7"

Thirsty Farley

Had a little bit time this rainy evening to put together video of our cat Farley. He has taken to getting his drinks not only from his water dish in the morning but also from the tub facet. The house is quite in the morning usually, but every now and then we hear Farley licking the faucet. First time it happened we thought it was an animal under the house. Anyway he is a rascal. Enjoy!

Ward Lake - Pastel

Ward Lake - May 2, 2009

Pastel on Paper

Made it out to Ward Lake, a local recreational area that is frequented by most everyone in town, to spend my day drawing. Today was a beautiful sunny day and it seemed as if half the town was at the lake today. Tryed to do few pencil sketches as I walked around the lake but was interrupted by people asking "Are your drawing?", "Is it fun?", "Can I watch?, and "Will you draw me?" Needless to say I wasn't able to finish any real pencil sketches.

Decided to walk a little farther around the lake where I found picnic table off the path. After setting up my drawing pad and pastels my attention fell on the shelters across the lake. The clouds were moving in and changing my lighting constantly so I had to work fast. Just when I was ready to finish off the water a huge wind storm rolled in across the lake. I'll spend sometime later in the week working on the highlights in my shop. Anyway it was a good day to be out and about.