Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Fairy Goods
























Fairy Goods
A little shop for Fairy Goods, located on the corner of Diagon Alley and Mypret End, somewhere in Harry Potter's world, where you can stock up on potions and cures and a bit of licorice.
This original colored pencil drawing measures 4.5" x 6.5", and is drawn with Derwent Artists colored pencils on Alphamat.

I'm posting this on Wednesday night, but it will be my Thursday drawing...unless I make another...

Leslie

Brass



















Brass
This horse made of sand cast brass might be a decoration from a harness. I don't know what it is, but I like it. He stands on my bookcase keeping watch over the books.

This original colored pencil drawing measures 4.5" x 6.5", and is drawn with Derwent Artists colored pencils on Alphamat.

$75
US shipping included




Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Pinecone
























Pine Cone
Whenever I see a pine cone, I want to pick it up and keep it.
This is one I have had for years.
This original drawing is done with Derwent Artists colored pencils on Alphamat, and measures 3" x 4.5".

$55
US shipping included




Monday, November 9, 2009

Chester, Nova Scotia




















Chester, Nova Scotia
All around Halifax, the land is dotted with lakes. The deep blue of the water is brilliant.
I drew this as part of Bill Guffey's Virtual Paintout.
 Each month, Bill chooses a location that has been covered by Google Maps Street View, and artists are encouraged to find a scene they like in that area, and to use that as a referencde for making art. this month we are in Nova Scotia, Canada, near Halifax.
This original colored pencil drawing is done with Derwent Artists colored pencils on Alphamat and measures 4.5' x 6.5".

$100
US shipping included




Sunday, November 8, 2009

Red Bell Pepper



















Red Bell Pepper
Capsicum are fun to draw because of the shape and color and shine.
I find the red ones quite delicious to eat in salads, and they are loaded with vitamin C.
This original colored pencil drawing measures 3" x 4.5" and is drawn with Derwent Artists colored pencils on archival matboard.
$55
US shipping included




Saturday, November 7, 2009

Luka

























Luka
Sweet and lovable Luka.
This original colored pencil drawing measures 4.5" x 6.5", and is done with Derwent Artists colored pencils on Alphamat.
I drew this as part of the Monthly Sketch Project.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Fox Eyes

























Fox Eyes
He's watching you.
This original colored pencil drawing measures 3" x 4.5" and is done with Derwent Artists colored pencils on Alphamat.
$55
US shipping included




Thursday, November 5, 2009

Nova Scotia


















Nova Scotia
A view of the Atlantic Ocean from Peggy's Cove, in Nova Scotia, Canada.  I made this drawing as part of Bill Guffey's Virtual Paintout that utilizes Google Maps Street View for reference photos.

This original drawing measures 4.5" x 6.5" and is drawn on Alphamat with Derwent Artists colored pencils.
$100
US shipping included




Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Nest Egg
























Nest Egg
This cast iron bank is waiting for you to add some coins.
This original drawing is done with Derwent Artists colored pencils on Alphamat and measures 4.5" x 6.5".

$75
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Pinkham's
























Pinkham's
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound came in a nice blue bottle. I took a photo of the bottle on my patio one morning, and the photo was chosen to be used as a reference for the Monthly Sketch Project.
This original colored pencil drawing is done with Derwent Artists pencils on Alphamat. It measures 4.5" x 6.5".

$100
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Monday, November 2, 2009

Loblolly
























Loblolly
The Lost Pines of Texas are loblolly pines.
This small original drawing measures 2" x 3.5" and is drawn with Derwent Artists colored pencils on a dark green matboard.

$55
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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Leftovers



















Leftovers
I have always thought that the words "leftover" and "candy", when put together, formed an oxymoron.

This small original colored pencil drawing is done on archival matboard with Derwent Artists colored pencils, and measures 3" x 4.5".

$55
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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Silver Ladle


















Silver Ladle
This delicate vintage ladle worked well as the subject for a tiny drawing.
The image measures 2" x 3.5", drawn on a 5x7 Alphamat, using only two colors of Derwent Artists colored pencils.
$55
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Friday, October 30, 2009

Ya Don't Say?
























Ya Don't Say?
The scarecrow is so good at telling stories, the crows forget to eat the corn!
This whimsical original drawing measures 3" x 4.5" and is drawn with Derwent Artists colored pencils on an archival matboard.
$75
US shipping included




Thursday, October 29, 2009

Airport


















Airport
I have always found airports to be intense, and melancholy, and lonely. I have great compassion for those that have to give over their time to airports.

This original colored pencil drawing is done with Derwent Artists colored pencils on Alphamat. It measures 4.5" x 6.5". I drew this piece as part of the Different Strokes From Different Folks artists' challenge.
$100
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Collie


















Collie
Good boy...wait.
This original colored pencil drawing is done with Derwent Artists colored pencils on Alphamat, and measures 4.5" x 6.5".
I continue to enjoy my 'virtual touring' of Ireland. I discovered this cottage near Larne, Northern Ireland. The collie in the Google Street View image was waiting to cross the road as the car drove by.
$100
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Orange Hall
























Orange Hall
The stone of the steps are worn down from the feet of men.
This original colored pencil drawing is of the front door of an Orange Hall in Larne, Northern Ireland.
Google Maps Street View afforded me this glimpse into part of the life of this town.
The drawing measures 4.5" x 6.5" and is done on Alphamat.
$100
US shipping included




Monday, October 26, 2009

Abstraction


















Abstraction
This small abstract colored pencil drawing is done with Derwent Artists colored pencils on an archival matboard. The drawing measures 3" x 4.5" and fits standard size mats.
$60
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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Improved Myer's Lemon


















Improved Myer's Lemon
We planted an Improved Myer's Lemon tree in the yard a few years ago. This year it is covered with fruit. The lemons are ripe, and I have been indulging in the luxury of juicing one a day, and making lemonade.
This original colored pencil drawing measures 4.5" x 6.5", and is drawn on Alphamat with Derwent Artists colored pencils.
$100
US shipping included




Saturday, October 24, 2009

Lane


















Lane
A place to wander, a place to dream, a lane in my mind's eye.
This original colored pencil drawing measures 4.5" x 6.5" and is drawn with Derwent Artists colored pencils on Alphamat.
$100
US shipping included