Two Vases

Susan chose the photo for our latest challenge, Two Vases. The smaller vase, I have painted before so it was like getting to know an old friend. In painting, the reflection in the glass was one of the hardest parts for me, but I feel that all in all it was quite successful. In photographing my art, taking a picture of a dark and shinny painting is really hard. I wasn’t as successful at that as I would like to be. But there you have it.

Daniel on Grandfather Mountain

Last summer we went to Boone, North Carolina. Just west of Boone near Banner Elk is Grandfather Mountain. Daniel and I went to the top and crossed the suspension bridge where on an outcropping of rocks I took this picture. You can see the Smokey Mountains in the distance, truly a 360o panoramic view. And the Weather was spectacular.

Sushi

The latest DSDF challenge is “Sushi”. I only like sushi when I go with Susan; she knows the best things to order and what sauces are the best. And after one or two sake’s, sushi doesn’t just look good it tastes good as well. As long as there are no eyes looking balefully at you as you try to swallow the stuff.

Mannequins and Wigs

This is my submission for this week’s challenge for the DSDF Blog. I thought it was an interesting photo, and chose to do just a part of it. I like the colors I came up with and the style also.

Indiana Museum of Art

My oldest and dearest friend Susan went to see the IMA and came home with great stories and photos. So we decided to challenge each other to do a painting. Here is my attempt.

Dixie the Guru

I took a photo for the winter holidays of my dog Dixie (hence the red and green jester collar). When my friend, Susan (Art every Day blog) saw the photo she put out a challenge for both of us to paint a picture.
I call Dixie “the Guru” because she is so smart, and calm and peaceful.

California Trip

I just came back from California to see my grandson Austin, who has been in the hospital. He finally got to come home! So waiting in the San Diego Airport for our flight back to Florida, I got out my sketchbook and drew the waiting area.


Then I drew the forward galley on the plane.