Betsy' Rose

Here I am again.  I have done a lot since I last posted.  I will be posting several things over the next few postings. 

This is my color pencil painting of my Rose.  I grew this rose and took its' picture then painted it.  It is approximately 9 x 12 on meintes paper.  I did it with prismacolor pencils and gamsol. 

I did a show in Urbana 2 weeks ago and did pretty well - the weather was very, very hot but people came anyway.  It sure makes you feel good when it goes well doesn't it?

Thanks for checking my blog! 

Pen & Ink Betsy!

Please look at Betsy - I have drawn her and did some pen & ink and put a watercolor wash over it.  It is definitely not done but getting there.  This picture is about 9 x 9 on watercolor arches.  I'm not pleased with her right ear but will do some fluffing to it.  Once that I did the eyes, she really came to life and looks just like my Betsy.

Any comments will be appreciated.

Thanks for looking.