Showing posts with label cowboy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cowboy. Show all posts
Friday, March 29, 2019
Another Country Evening - original charcoal figurative drawing
Here's another drawing of my country dancers that I did on Strathmore's Toned Tan paper - 12 x 9". I think this darker color gives more of an "evening" impression. They were into sort of a country/two-step/swing dance and were really good - watched them last summer at the rodeo dance. I used vine charcoal, as well as charcoal pencil, plus white pencil for his shirt and hat. Thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Bullrider - figurative oil rodeo painting
This is the painted version of my earlier Bullrider Sketch - maybe not exactly the same, but close. Can you imagine actually doing this - riding a bull, I mean. Those huge, ferocious animals - it's frightening enough even to watch! There are so many exciting events at rodeos and there are also ranch rodeos, which demonstrate the skills of the American cowboy - click here to learn more. This painting was done with a fairly wide bright bristle brush on 8 x 8" panel - thanks for stopping by!
Friday, December 15, 2017
Bullrider Sketch - ink and water-soluble pencil rodeo drawing
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
More Looking for Eight - oil pastel figurative rodeo
On this piece, I used Multimedia Art Board, which is a new discovery for me. I received a gift certificate from the company as part of my prize at an art show and I absolutely love this new to me support! I drew this one from one of my many rodeo drawings - 6 x 8". Thanks for looking!
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
On My Easel - Cowboy - oil pastel figurative work in progress
Hoping to get this finished tomorrow, it's 6 x 12" on Ampersand Pastelbord, which is so great. I love dogs and love seeing cowboys and their dogs - the best. Much to do, but such a pleasure to work on this subject and on Pastelbord. Thanks for looking!
Friday, August 18, 2017
Black and White Country Luv - original charcoal figurative drawing
After the rodeo dances here in Junction a couple of weekends ago, I have lots and lots of two stepper drawings and paintings. Here's one of my faves. It's about 11 x 8 " - it's actually on 12 x 9" paper, but I've matted it smaller. This is on Bee Drawing paper and I'm really glad to see this brand around again - bought it at Michael's. Love the paper, although it's not as forgiving as some others, it's still a pleasure to draw on. With me, I make so many changes and erasures - I sort of like to mess up the surface a little - I love paper and love to work it over. Thanks for looking!
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Do-Si-Do - acrylic figurative painting
Monday, May 15, 2017
Friday, January 13, 2017
Two Step Passion - original oil figurative painting
PS. My Able Assistant, Roger, seems to be much better! I love my Assistant!💓
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Black and White Rodeo - original charcoal figurative drawing
I am sometimes astonished by the power and emotion of charcoal drawings. It's my all-time favorite medium. This drawing is on Canson drawing paper. Although the tear line runs through the top of the cowboy's hat, I was so happy with the way it was going, that I just went with it and will simply bond it to museum board. It's about 7 x 10". Thanks for stopping by!
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Cowboy Love - original figurative oil painting
Update: Finished!
Monday, October 17, 2016
Two-Step Sweethearts - original acrylic figurative painting
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Country Love - original oil figurative painting
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Thursday, September 10, 2015
More Rodeo - original oil figurative painting
Rodeo - dusty but wonderful - I love it! This painting is on 10 x 10" gessoed panel. Thanks for stopping by!
Saturday, July 04, 2015
Fourth of July Rodeo - original watercolor stick figurative drawing
I was trying out my new set of Derwent Inktense sticks, along with a Caran d'Ache and a Daniel Smith watercolor stick on 12 x 9" Yupo. More than any other medium that I use, watercolor sticks on Yupo seem to be the most unpredictable and they're such fun to fool around with. Thanks for looking!
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Sketch for Cowboy Painting - original charcoal figurative sketch
I've done and redone and redone this one again and again - my painting teacher used to say 'just start another one', but since it's charcoal and easily erased on this canvas with hardboard backing, I just ignored the little voice in my head and went ahead with it. I'll spray it well - have never done this before, but I hear it works - and paint over it, making changes as I go. Anyway, it was fun and instructive, which I guess is another way of saying that I was learning from my mistakes. It's 16 x 20" - thanks for stopping by!
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Bareback Rider - original charcoal figurative drawing
This little charcoal drawing is one that I did in front of the TV last night while I was watching a rodeo. Working really fast is artistically invigorating for me and it's such good practice. Also very challenging is that the format is only 6 x 6". On Bristol board. Thanks for stopping by!
Monday, February 17, 2014
Her Blue Boots - original oil figurative painting
I just finished watching the Olympic ice dancing - SO gorgeous and they make it look so easy, which, as someone who can barely get around the rink, I know it can't possibly be! Now back to art - this 5 x 5" painting is done on Gessobord. I've seen some really beautiful turquoise blue boots lately - luscious, really - and just couldn't resist putting them in my painting. Thanks for stopping by!
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Two-Steppin' Romance - original oil figurative painting
Here are a couple of sweethearts on the dance floor. I had such a great time painting this - I guess it was feeling free with the brushwork or maybe the turquoise boots - I don't know exactly. Sometimes it just happens. Check out my oil pastel blog, too, if you have a minute, and thanks so much for stepping - uh, stopping - by!
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Last Dance - original oil figurative painting
I hope this painting captures the last dance of the evening - made no corrections and just let the brush do its own thing. It's on 6 x 6" Gessobord. Thanks for looking! Sold
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