Lydia Tall

Lydia Tall

TITLE: Lydia Tall SIZE/SUPPORT: 5/5″ x 11″ on arches MEDIA: watercolor, gouache,  varnished PRICE: $65 (+s and h) NOTE: Please see this...

Mother & Daughter

Mother & Daughter

TITLE: Matisse Inch SIZE/SUPPORT: approx 5.5″ x 7.5″ on arches 140lb MEDIA: watercolor,  gouache,  collage, varnished PRICE: $50 (+s and...

Daughters

Daughters

I’m working on seeing shapes, rather than details.  This was a breakthrough painting for me.  From a lovely photograph of my two daughters taken...

 
Molly B

Molly B

TITLE: Molly B SIZE/SUPPORT: approx 5.5″ x 7.5″ on arches 140lb MEDIA: watercolor,  gouache,  collage, varnished PRICE: $45 (+s and h) NOTE:...

Abstract – Snowdrift

Abstract – Snowdrift

Worked with yellow-green and violet complements, then added gesso from a squirt bottle.  Added a piece of collage paper, a few scribbles in the green...

Lydia

Lydia

TITLE: Lydia SIZE/SUPPORT: approx 6″ x 6″ on wood panel MEDIA: acrylic, mixed watermedia,  varnished PRICE: $60 (+s and h) NOTE: Please...

 
Sojourners in Egypt

Sojourners in Egypt

TITLE: Sojourners SIZE/SUPPORT: approx 6″ x 6″ on wood panel MEDIA: acrylic, mixed watermedia,  varnished PRICE: $60 (+s and h) NOTE: Please...

A Matisse Inch with Prayers

A Matisse Inch with Prayers

I was studying a book on Matisse that i have in my library, and decided to go hunting for an interesting “inch” in which to inspire an abstract....

Entering

Entering

I believe that’s a door, and then a little person appeared……. TITLE: Entering SIZE/SUPPORT: 6″ x 6″ on wood panel MEDIA:...

 
Sip

Sip

Make of it what you will……how about, hmmm, a macro of a glass with cherries on a pick? TITLE:Sip SIZE/SUPPORT: 6″ x 6″ on wood...

A foray into Abstraction

A foray into Abstraction

I’ve been wanting to try this for awhile now, so this is the beginning of an entirely new journey. TITLE: Jar Abstraction SIZE/SUPPORT: 6″...

Little Birdy on a Branch

Little Birdy on a Branch

Feels so good to be painting again!  Sheesh, that overhaul of my art space turned into a monstrous project, though now that it’s done, worth it. ...

 
Overhauling my Studio……

Overhauling my Studio……

After the holidays just seemed like the right time to reorganize my art space, which translates into completing all the unfinished projects as well as...

Lady in Yellow Hat – an original mixed media painting

Lady in Yellow Hat – an original mixed media painting

Well, look who showed up?  Looks like she could be a Dr. Seuss character, don’t you think? TITLE: Lady in Yellow Hat SIZE/SUPPORT: 10″...

Linocut of”Blush”

Linocut of”Blush”

I have fallen in love with printmaking…..appeals to the artsy-craftsy in me, very tactile.  Bought a lovely set of wood carving tools at a local...

 
First Linocut – Prima Bella

First Linocut – Prima Bella

TITLE: Prima Bella SIZE/SUPPORT: 4″ x 6″ on bristol vellum MEDIA: printmakers ink in black PRICE: $15 per print, limited edition and signed NOTE:...

Linocut Face #2

Linocut Face #2

TITLE: Lino Face #2 SIZE/SUPPORT: 4″ x 6″ on bristol vellum MEDIA: printmakers ink in black PRICE: $15 for signed limited edition print. NOTE:...

Rosa – an original watermedia painting

Rosa – an original watermedia painting

Started out with a gessoed piece of 140lb Arches and a desire to work in gentle but warm colors….and voila, Rosa appeared. TITLE: Rosa SIZE/SUPPORT:...

 
Happy New Year! My first Linocut

Happy New Year! My first Linocut

My first linocut……and made it into a New Year’s card.  Stay tuned for more linocuts soon. Blessings! Joanie

Fancy Gals – Redhead #2

Fancy Gals – Redhead #2

Just sold my original Redhead in the Fancy Gals series…….so here’s Red #2! TITLE: Fancy Gals – Redhead #2 SIZE/SUPPORT: 7″...

Lady Doodle with Big Hair – original pen and ink

Lady Doodle with Big Hair – original pen and ink

TITLE: Lady Doodle with Big Hair SIZE/SUPPORT: 5″ x 7″ on bristol vellum MEDIA: pen and ink, watercolor PRICE: $50 NOTE: Please see this...

 
Lady Doodle in Paisley Scarf – original pen and ink drawing

Lady Doodle in Paisley Scarf – original pen and ink drawing

TITLE: Lady Doodle in Paisley Scarf SIZE/SUPPORT: 5″ x 7″ on bristol vellum MEDIA: pen and ink, watercolor PRICE: $50 NOTE: Please see this...

Lady Doodle with Juicy Lips – original pen and ink drawing

Lady Doodle with Juicy Lips – original pen and ink drawing

TITLE: Lady Doodle with Juicy Lips SIZE/SUPPORT: 5″ x 7″ on bristol vellum MEDIA: pen and ink, watercolor PRICE: $50 NOTE: Please see this...

Lady Doodle with Dark Scarf – original pen and ink drawing

Lady Doodle with Dark Scarf – original pen and ink drawing

Another Picasso inspiration…see Jacqueline in a Black Scarf TITLE: Lady Doodle with Dark Scarf SIZE/SUPPORT: 5″ x 7″ on bristol vellum MEDIA:...

 
Lady Doodle with Rose Knot – original pen and ink drawing

Lady Doodle with Rose Knot – original pen and ink drawing

TITLE: Lady Doodle with Rose Knot SIZE/SUPPORT: 5″ x 7″ on bristol vellum MEDIA: pen and ink, watercolor PRICE: $50 NOTE: Please see this...

Lady Doodle with Wavy Hair – original pen and ink drawing

Lady Doodle with Wavy Hair – original pen and ink drawing

TITLE: Lady Doodle with Wavy Hair SIZE/SUPPORT: 5″ x 7″ on bristol vellum MEDIA: pen and ink, watercolor PRICE: $50 NOTE: Please see this...

Lady Doodle with Long Hair – original pen and ink drawing

Lady Doodle with Long Hair – original pen and ink drawing

TITLE: Lady Doodle with Long Hair SIZE/SUPPORT: 5″ x 7″ on bristol vellum MEDIA: pen and ink PRICE: $50 NOTE: Please see this link for more...

 
Lady Doodle Princess – original pen and ink drawing

Lady Doodle Princess – original pen and ink drawing

Another inspiration from Picasso…Jacqueline in a Turkish Jacket TITLE: Lady Doodle Princess SIZE/SUPPORT: 5″ x 7″ on bristol vellum MEDIA:...

Lady Doodle Looking Beyond – original pen and ink drawing

Lady Doodle Looking Beyond – original pen and ink drawing

I’ve been studying Picasso and Portraiture that I waited over two months for from my library.  There are so many faces and so many inspirations! ...

Lady Doodle with Dots – original pen and ink drawing

Lady Doodle with Dots – original pen and ink drawing

TITLE: Lady Doodle with Dots SIZE/SUPPORT: 10″ x 10″ on bristol vellum MEDIA: pen and ink, watercolor PRICE: $40 NOTE: Please see this link...

 
Lady Doodle with Heart – original ink and mixed media artwork

Lady Doodle with Heart – original ink and mixed media artwork

Once again inspired by Picasso and Portraiture book on loan from my library, this drawing was inspired by another of Picasso’s lovers…Olga. ...

Here come the Lady Doodles! pen and ink drawings

Here come the Lady Doodles! pen and ink drawings

I’m calling these next several posts “Lady Doodles”….They all started out simply black ink and wash…..then some of the later...

A Dude Doodle – original pen and ink drawing

A Dude Doodle – original pen and ink drawing

I’m back with the Doodles……I had finished quite a few paintings, and felt a desire for black and white.  Just the purity of pen, ink...