Sketchbook Skool Week 3

I missed out on week 2 because of the trip to Atlanta, so I will do it when the 6 weeks is up.

 I thought it would be easier than to be behind everybody each week.

This lesson was with Brenda Swenson, and drawing continuous contour lines. We weren't supposed to pick our pen up but is very hard not to. We were supposed to pick 3 objects for the first try, and I ended up with 4 on one. I decided to go with girly things and it was fun. I loved doing this type of drawing because I like 'lines' in my drawings. They are a little wonky and crooked but it gives them character...maybe.

 

Atlanta market-artist signing

I have some of my collages licensed and I got to come to Atlanta to sign copies of my VW collage. It was such fun. A great experience. Keri came with me, and we stayed over a few days. 

While here I found out that Coffee City USA was here at market too so we found them. I did some art for them several years ago and he had his coffee samples there too! It was exciting to have art work on two places in the Atlanta market!

We visited the botanical gardens and CNN today. 

We will head home in a couple of days. 

Sketchbook Skool

 

 

I signed up for 6 weeks of Sketchbook Skool. These are the first two lessons.

The first one was to draw our toast, looking for all the little spots, holes, etc. I decided since it started July 4th , that I would use a flag napkin we had left over.

The second lesson was pick a subject and first make the shape of that subject with any color. Then using a pen of some sort, draw it in detail. I did 3 but still not real happy with them, but am posting the last one.  These geraniums are on our patio.  I left the color off the flowers, thinking the lesson was to just use one color.

 

 

 

 

 

CFAI.co June Showdown

 

Each month CFAI has a free show for members. It always has a theme. This month

'Ellie' won third place.  This is our granddaughters 'elderly' horse.

Dawn's Early Light

This is late! I meant to post it July 4th. I did it in celebration of the 4th.  But...we can celebrate America and being an American each day. I know I take it for granted.  How is it that we were blessed enough to be born here? We could have been born in another country, looking towards America. I love America! My prayer is that we will pray more for our country.
I still have one or two spots left in my collage class coming up July 25-26th. grab a friend and join us!

Roswell Fine Arts Show, Roswell, NM

I got my letter today from Roswell, NM. I got two paintings accepted in their show. It is in August.
I have entered their show several years now.  It is always fun to go and see all the art work.

Summer Time

Torn Paper Collage

Music Man

Collage and acrylic

Collage Workshop -Backyard Gallery and Studio-Plains,TX

I had a cancellation for the July 25-26th Collage workshop and have two spots left. It will be in my new studio in my backyard.
It is all day both days.  The cost is $40 per day.($80 total) If you are interested, email me.
suzy_pal2000@yahoo.com 
For my workshops I furnish a drawing for the first day, and on the second day, I like for you to  use your own idea. If you want you can use something I have.  We normally start with a cup cake, or cup. I also have magazines. The supply list is on the side bar if you are interested in coming.
There is a motel in Denver city, 15 miles away, and a new Holiday Inn 30 miles away in Brownfield.
The  B and B here is full.