Archive for the ‘Ink’ Category

Abstract by Corra

Abstract by Corra

My granddaughter, just turned 9,  just had to try her hand at a pen and ink, watercolor abstract after she saw me having such fun.  Look at this lovely...

Primordial Oceans

Primordial Oceans

Another pen and ink and watercolor original…this one looked soo much like oceans…..so thus it is named TITLE: Primordial Oceans SIZE/SUPPORT: 10″...

Cavern Dwellers

Cavern Dwellers

Inspired by Paul Klee……my bedside reading of the moment.  He did one really lovely pen and watercolor, that unfortunately is a black and...

 
Leaf Reflection

Leaf Reflection

Attended a Centering Prayer retreat last weekend, and at one point we were asked to take a nature walk and come back with something that represented Wholeness...

A Faery

A Faery

Swirly, giggly ballerinas practice their positions in this dynamic painting.  The textured ground was a trip to work on…..but gives the overall...

City Street

City Street

I see a street, like in London, what do you see? TITLE: City Street SIZE/SUPPORT: 4″ x 9″ on bristol vellum MEDIA:watercolor, ink,  varnished PRICE:...

 
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...

Life in Three Acts (series of 3)

Life in Three Acts (series of 3)

A new series….(I’m finding I really like working in series, or should I clarify that by saying that series’ are appearing to me before...

Life in Three Acts – (series) 1/ 3 – an original painting

Life in Three Acts – (series) 1/ 3 – an original painting

A new series….(I’m finding I really like working in series, or should I clarify that by saying that series’ are appearing to me before...

 
Life in Three Acts – (series) 2/3 – an original painting

Life in Three Acts – (series) 2/3 – an original painting

TITLE: Life in Three Acts (series) 2/3 SIZE & SUPPORT: 7″w x 7″h on gessoed 140lb watercolor paper MATERIALS: Mixed media, gouache, acrylic,...

Life in Three Acts – (series) 3/3 – an original painting

Life in Three Acts – (series) 3/3 – an original painting

A new series….(I’m finding I really like working in series, or should I clarify that by saying that series’ are appearing to me before...

Dragonflies Dancing in the Dark – an original painting

Dragonflies Dancing in the Dark – an original painting

The process: Began with white gessoed 140lb cold-pressed watercolor paper, drew a design with a metallic marker. Added brightly colored gouache (took...

 
Glamour in red and green – an original painting

Glamour in red and green – an original painting

Gouache and sumi…..a few wc pencils perhaps. TITLE: Glamour in Red and Green SIZE & SUPPORT: approx. 8″h x 3-1/4″w on watecolor...

Sumi Glamour – an original painting

Sumi Glamour – an original painting

TITLE: Sumi Glamour SIZE & SUPPORT: approx. 8″w x 11″h  on paper MATERIALS: Sumi ink on paper PRICE: $35 (+$5 shipping)

Pink Model in Sumi – an original painting

Pink Model in Sumi – an original painting

TITLE: Pink Model in Sumi SIZE & SUPPORT: approx. 12″h x 8″w on paper MATERIALS: Professional archival acrylic paints NOTES: sketching...

 
Sumi Couple 3 – an original painting

Sumi Couple 3 – an original painting

And a third in the sumi series of couples… TITLE: Sumi Couple 3 SIZE & SUPPORT: approx. 8-1/2″h x 8″w on paper MATERIALS: Professional...

Sumi Couple 2 – an original painting

Sumi Couple 2 – an original painting

More on the theme of couples. TITLE: Sumi Couple 2 SIZE & SUPPORT: approx. 5″h x 6 1/2″w on 1/4″ birch MATERIALS: Sumi ink NOTES:...

Sumi Girl with Necklace – an original painting

Sumi Girl with Necklace – an original painting

Lots of wash, a wee bit of charcoal pencil, and the ever lovely sumi ink. TITLE: Sumi Girl with Necklace SIZE & SUPPORT: 12″h x 8″w on...

 
Sumi Couple 4 – an original painting

Sumi Couple 4 – an original painting

Sumi Couple 4 9″w x 12″h Sumi ink on paper PRICE: $35

Sumi Couple – an original painting

Sumi Couple – an original painting

I’ve been thinking about relationships quite a bit lately, so I started with sumi, and a few posts after this you’ll see some small paintings...

A bit of fun with Sumi 1

A bit of fun with Sumi 1

Sometimes its just fun to switch up your media…..here I am experimenting with sumi ink and the lovely delicate chinese brushes. Good practice for...