Saturday, March 11, 2017
Woman Reading - original pastel pencil figurative drawing
Thursday, March 09, 2017
On My Easel - Warming Up - original oil pastel figurative work in progress
Saturday, March 04, 2017
Studio Nude - original acrylic painting of a nude model
Thursday, March 02, 2017
Dancers In Lines - original ink marker figurative drawing
Sketchbook Landscape - original mixed media drawing.
Monday, February 27, 2017
On My Easel Sketch of Gemma - original charcoal portrait sketch in progress
Here's a little 12 x 9" sketch of Gemma - not finished, but one that I'm enjoying working on. It's on Strathmore toned paper, which is fun to draw on, especially when using a little white in addition to the charcoal. As I progress, I'll use some white - just not there, yet. Thanks for looking!
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Sketchbook Nude - original mixed media drawing
This drawing comes from a life drawing I did several months ago, so, early this morning, I just decided to give it another interpretation. I had planned to do it completely in watercolor, then restate the figure in ink, but it took a slightly different path - just had to get more line in there! Here and there are touches of acrylic, as well. I didn't realize that the Prismacolor ink marker I was using is water-soluble, so that was a surprise - and a good one. too! Then I turned my attention to an oil pastel for my oil pastel blog and got it mostly finished. Working in the morning - which we night owls don't often do - seems to be a good thing! Plus, I listened to early morning radio - I always have the radio on, just not usually as early as I did this morning. This piece is on 8.5 x 5.5" mixed media paper - thanks for stopping by!
Monday, February 20, 2017
A Nude for Tuesday - original charcoal drawing
Saturday, February 18, 2017
iPhone Guitarist - original iPhone sketch
Here's the result of a goofing around Saturday - probably could refine it some, but it is a loose little sketch, after all, and one must be grateful when there is a model of sorts around. What's wonderful about using my phone is the phone doesn't get the nervous looks that pulling out the sketchbook - no matter how small - does. Plus much of this piece is just drawing without looking and looking at the performer, instead. Thanks for visiting my blog!
Friday, February 17, 2017
On My Easel - Two Geishas - original oil pastel figurative in progress
Here's a little of what I was working on today. The support looks like canvas, but isn't. I applied gesso to panel with a bristle brush that one would use to paint woodwork. With the first layer going up and down, and the next one side to side, the effect is more like canvas. I only needed two layers because the panel was already gessoed. It's really fun and instructive to paint a 7 x 5" because it's so intimate and also easier to work out problems or go in a different direction. For instance, I'm now more interested in the geisha in the back and want to explore that a little more, possibly in a larger piece. I think it's the values that are appealing in the back geisha. For me, it's always the values! Will probably finish this on Tuesday. Thanks for stopping by!
Sunday, February 12, 2017
On My Easel - charcoal portrait in progress
Friday, February 10, 2017
Wild Jive - original figurative oil painting
This painting is what listening to oldies will do for you - what a way to spend a couple of hours on Friday afternoon. The music is from my workout playlist, so it's all pretty lively. On 8 x 8" Gessobord. Thanks for looking!
Tuesday, February 07, 2017
iPhone sketch of Shayna - original black and white iPhone drawing
I love drawing with my finger on my 6 plus screen - talk about living dangerously when drawing! It's a complete toss-up as to how it will turn out, but really satisfying for me. If you haven't tried this, do it! Thanks so much for visiting Hackberry Street Studio!
Monday, February 06, 2017
More Little Jivers - original figurative oil painting
Saturday, February 04, 2017
Fixing Her Hair - original oil pastel portrait drawing
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
On My Easel - original oil pastel figurative in progress
This is a 9 x 12" oil pastel I worked on today - many, many refinements before I could possibly consider it finished - if it ever does get finished. Once again, on this marvelous Colourfix paper that I'm loving to work on. Thanks for looking!
Sunday, January 29, 2017
On My Easel - Ballerina - original oil pastel drawing
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Nude on Grey - original charcoal drawing of a nude model
A charcoal drawing on grey paper - actually it's Strathmore 403 - is the latest from Hackberry Street Studio. This one is about 9 1/2 x 4 1/2". Thanks for looking!
Monday, January 23, 2017
On My Easel - Sandi - original oil pastel portrait
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!💓
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Saturday, January 07, 2017
Blue Cape - original oil pastel portrait drawing
I'm not sure I will "finish" this 5 x 7" piece on panel since it feels as if I've accomplished what I've set out to do. I like the openness on the left side and maybe if I completely cover it, I might regret it. Isn't it fun to read my rant? Sorry. Although I could actually go on and on.
So sad and worried at the moment - my wonderful and beloved Able Assistant, Roger, seems to be ill. It's terrible to watch - will probably stay downstairs with him tonight and we'll sleep in my recliner, all bundled up together. Only hope he can recover - he's such a part of my life.
So sad and worried at the moment - my wonderful and beloved Able Assistant, Roger, seems to be ill. It's terrible to watch - will probably stay downstairs with him tonight and we'll sleep in my recliner, all bundled up together. Only hope he can recover - he's such a part of my life.
Friday, January 06, 2017
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
Happy Sandra - original oil pastel portrait painting
This little oil pastel is 7 x 5" on panel. Once again, I fooled around with it afterward, but it still looks like her - such a pleasant expression throughout. Memo to me: Leave it alone after you get home! Thanks for looking!
Tuesday, January 03, 2017
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!
Monday, December 12, 2016
The Folksinger - original charcoal figurative drawing
Nothing like a musician to get the charcoal working. Really good performance by this guy and I feel I really captured him. This drawing is on mixed media paper, about 10 x 7". Thanks for looking!
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Rockabilly - original figurative water-soluble pencil drawing
Looking out the window of the restaurant, I saw this fellow as he listened to a friend. I was ready with my sketchbook, water-soluble pencil and a brush with the water reservoir. It's so quickly done, but I loved the gesture and his concentration. This one is about 11 x 5". Thanks for visiting!
Friday, December 09, 2016
A Little Experiment - original mixed media portrait
I was experimenting with this new - to me - thing. Heavily gessoed a piece of canvas, then covered a rectangle with a thick layer of watercolor. Drew her face with colored pencils.None of this is expertly done, you may have noticed, but it was such fun that I'll do it again. I need to figure out how to make some things more solid looking, but then again, maybe not. I'm also trying for a sort of imperfect, unfinished and worn look - sort of wabi sabi. It's about 5 1/2 x 7 1/2" - thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, December 08, 2016
Standing Nude - original colored pencil nude drawing
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