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                                                                   Mugshot 8 4"x4" Since I am working on the porch, because we finally got some cooler weather, I am back to working with color pencil and this is still on Stonehenge.  Again you get the grainy look because I don't have my pencils as sharp as they should be. Anyway I saw this guy and he just looks so darn happy considering the circumstances.  Most of these mugshots are coming from the Athens, GA area.  I chose to go there because most of these folks are either DUI or committed some misdeamors, I don't want to do some hardcore criminal and around Atlanta, unfortunately, there are too many and they are way too young. As you can see I am still working on the best colors to get the skin tones I want.  I am not there yet, seems to be t...

                                                                       Watching                                                                          9"x12"                      ...

                                                                        Lioness                                                                           7"x5"                    ...

                                                               Turquoise Reflections                                                                           5"x7"                                                     ...

                                                                         Surfs Up                                                                              5"x7"                ...

                                                                      Sweet Dreams                                                                             7"x5"                   ...

                                                                             Tree                                                                               Ink Here is an ink sketch of the bones of a tree.  Drawing trees is...

                                                                Lady with Parasol                                                                          9"x12"                           ...

                                                                     Night Train                                                                         9"x12"                        ...

                                                                  Flamingo Dancer                                                                           Pastel Absolutely love the dramatic angle of the body and hands.  Also like the challenge of the flowing dress and of course the polka dots. ...

                                                            Grand Canyon Study                                                                           7"x5"                              ...

                                                                          Iblis                                                                         9"x12"                    ...

                                                                  Dappled Light                                                                         5"x7"                          ...

                                                                     The Conversation                                                                                10"x8"                ...

                                                                      Fall Leaf Gold                                                                               7"x5"                 ...

                                          Chippie                                             7"x5"                                  Pastel/Sanded Paper Well we are officially half way through the challenge and I am still alive.    YESSS!!!!!    We have a couple of chipmunks (today's inspiration) which provide us with lots of entertainment when we sit on the porch.   ...

    Pretty Boy Harry 7"x5" Pastel/Velour Paper I don't know why but I haven't done many regular cats, only cats have been of the big African variety.  So I am remedying that situation with Pretty Boy Harry.    This is from PMP and the photographer is Neil Cartwright.  Harry just looked so peaceful and I loved the soft long silky hairs and the subtle color blends in his dark fur.    Thanks for stopping by and enjoy today.

Blueridge Sunrise 7"x5" Oil Well one of the best things about doing the challenge is that you don't have to have super high expectations and can experiment without fear of failure.  So this is taking my trying to get loose into an abstract, simplified look at the sunrise over the mountain ranges of the Blueridge.  You look out when you are at elevation and all you see are countless ridges flowing to the horizon.   They are eternal just like the waves rolling in off of the oceans.  24 hours a day, 7 days a week, they have been here forever regardless of the day or the weather.   It is so refreshing and peaceful to survey God's creation.  Thanks for stopping by and hope you are having a great week.

Really!!? 9"x12"                                                                               Oil I just love the expression on this Boston Terrier's face.   Oh yeah, if a dog could talk!!  This is Izabella's best bud and came as part of her reference photos.  Previously I did this dog on scratchboard and thought I'd try him in my new found medium of oil.  Also to surprise my hubby I thought I would do most of the body as I usually do the heads and he always asks why not the complete dog.   If I continue in this I am going to have to either replace my water mixables...

Cruising 7"x5" Color Pencil/Pastel   Well this little guy is out for a swim.  What drew me to this was trying to see if I could get the water look and of course the fluffy little bundle who is just paddling away.    Thanks for stopping by and hoping you are having a good Monday.