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Two Studies – acrylic paintings that were based on demonstrations by Artist Mark Carder
Several years ago I found an artist online, Mark Carder, whose work and methods I’ve come to appreciate and admire. He’s an established oil painter who specializes in realism from portraits to still life’s – his wife Emily is also … Continue reading
Posted in Acrylic Paintings
Tagged Acrylic Paintings, art, fine art, jar, pear, realism, still life
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Dish of Limes – acrylic painting
My time continues to be limited, but every once in a while I am able to paint and have recently completed several pieces. My dear and amazing blogging friend, Theadora Brack, has encouraged me to post some of the works … Continue reading
Posted in Acrylic Paintings
Tagged acrylics, art, dish, fine art, fruit, limes, painting
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Bowl of Plums – acrylic painting
A couple of months into painting with acrylics ~ I love this medium. I’ve really enjoyed learning the nuances and technical mechanics. While only at the beginning of building my knowledge base and comfort level, acrylics is becoming a paint … Continue reading
Posted in Acrylic Paintings
Tagged acrylic painting, art, bowl, contempary, fine art, plums, still life, table
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Yellow Apple – acrylic painting (study of Will Kemp’s youtube painting)
I’ve had to step back and re-directed my energies on family matters – one day I’ll explain. But for now, I’m back to say hello to all my friends on WP! I haven’t done much with art, but recently began … Continue reading
The Tree – a graphite drawing
“Trees are the real drama queens – they standout, demand attention and if one forgets, the mightiest will sway their limbs and shake their leaves putting on the grandest of all performances.” by Mary The Tree, a graphite drawing (10×8) … Continue reading
Posted in Drawings
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Seeking Solitude – a graphite drawing
“I step onto the path and as my feet sink into the first grains of sand I can feel the salty sea breeze hit my face, the smell of the sea water and screeching call of the gulls – it’s … Continue reading
Two Lights, Cape Elizabeth, Maine – a charcoal drawing
“Weary sailors search the horizon for a glimpse of light, the beacon that will take them home. It’s been a long, cold and rough journey at sea as they long to set foot on land again ~ families wait anxiously … Continue reading
Posted in Drawings
Tagged art, cape elizabeth, charcoal, drawing, fine art, lighthouse, maine two-lights, ocean
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Magic Hour – charcoal drawing
“The sounds of sea breezes, waves coming ashore and seagulls squawking overhead slowly fade away; I look to the horizon and wait for the brilliance of a setting sun. There is magic in this hour ~ “ by Mary Magic … Continue reading
Cove View – graphite/charcoal drawing
“It is wonderful how much depends upon the relations of black and white … A black and white, if properly balanced, suggests colour. ” – Winslow Homer Cove View, a charcoal/graphite drawing (8×10) was produced on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper. … Continue reading
Battered Fence Posts – charcoal and graphite drawing
“Battered by whatever Mother Nature delivers and still standing. Fence posts are a great subject, each with character that tells their own story. ” by Mary Battered Fence Posts, a drawing (8×10) was drawn on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper. In … Continue reading
