Wednesday, December 31, 2008

MonoChrome


MonoChrome, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Got the hills done, the distant hills don't seem to show up at all on the scan, but do in real life, I may try to darken them just a tad...

Dec31Art


Dec31Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Our 5 year old Insignia HDTV just died last night, so today we had to buy another TV, we've had to replace a bunch of stuff this year...but this is the LAST thing this year... whew. Everyone have a safe New Year's Eve tonight

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Dec30Art


Dec30Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Going to try to do another monochrome painting tonight... It's part of a challenge for January that I want to participate in.

Monday, December 29, 2008

Dec29Art


Dec29Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

My short list... for 2009

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Dec28Art


Dec28Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

We need another dog like a hole in the head, we'll advertise for her owners... but I've got a feeling we've been adopted by this dog... for now she's getting along fine with the JRT's, Gracie only attacked her a couple of times and she groveled and showed the appropriate respect to the older established bitch in the house... so Gracie is ok with her now and I am too :-).

Palmetto Jeep Club Christmas Ride

This is our newest member...and my favorite picture from the day....what a fun day we had.

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Dec27Art


Dec27Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Friends, food, fun, Jeeps... great day today... now I'm too pooped to pop.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Dec26Art


Dec26Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Ron Jr and Joe are on their way here... should be arriving around 10pm... we'll go Jeeping tomorrow with them.

BigRock-fini


BigRock-fini, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

9x12 Arches WC block, Watercolor exercise from Bob Davies Video lessons.
I'm pleased with the rock, not happy with the tree, but that's another lesson.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

BigRock2ndStep


BigRock2ndStep, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Added another layer... as well as the water... just about done with this one.

BigRock1stStep


BigRock1stStep, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Initial layers of paint, squeegeed on with a bit of cardboard to create texture.

BigRock-mydrawing


BigRock-mydrawing, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Drawing, enhanced to help pencil lines to show.

Dec25Art


Dec25Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Quiet Christmas at home, had a big standing rib roast for dinner, the perfect end to a lovely day. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas today.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Dec24Art


Dec24Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Twas the night before Christmas... and all thru the house... all my creatures are stirring... Jrt's sit still for no one LOL... Merry Christmas everyone.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Dec23Art


Dec23Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Today I got a Badenell family calendar for 2009.... filled with pictures of my darling daughter, and her 2 darling daughters, and my wonderful indulgent Son-in-law... my daughter married a jewel.
I also got my books from Amazon today... Danny Gregory's new book 'An Illustrated Life', Vivian Swift's new book 'When Wanderers Cease to Roam' and Charles Reid's 'Watercolor Secrets'... I don't know which one to devour first.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Dec22Art


Dec22Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Packages from friends and family, the mailbox was full of treasures today, I'm feeling blessed because I wasn't expecting any of it, I was expecting my books from Amazon... they didn't come, maybe tomorrow.

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Dec21Art


Dec21Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Happy Hanukkah

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Rocks


Rocks, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Rocks in the grass... practice using Bob Davies Video lessons..

Dec20Art


Dec20Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Cute car in the Chilis parking lot at lunch today... some people are so clever and creative :-)

Friday, December 19, 2008

Dec19Art


Dec19Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Pizza was really good... I do like making my own better than going out for Pizza... I'm looking forward to getting some more painting practice in, now that Ron's home and I can get back to my usual routine around here....

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Dec18Art


Dec18Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Ron is coming home.. we've all missed him very much... he was thru Washington around 4:30pm... it'll be the wee hours of the morning before he gets here.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Dec17Art


Dec17Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Another December birthday to celebrate, my oldest grand daughter Ashton... she has grown up so fast, a tall, willowy, young lady with her Mother's good looks and her Daddy's brains...

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Dec16Art


Dec16Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Still feeling bad, neighbor came over to see if I was ok... I so rarely miss work she wanted to make sure I was alright... now isn't that nice?

Ron and I and Beau


Ron and I and Beau, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.



A picture of us a friend took... thought folks might want to see.

Santa-crayon


Santa-crayon, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Used my new box of 64 crayons to color this... it is on watercolor paper... probably should have picked a smoother paper.

Faces010


Faces010, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Faces009


Faces009, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Faces008


Faces008, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Faces007


Faces007, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Faces006


Faces006, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Faces005


Faces005, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Faces004


Faces004, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Faces003


Faces003, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Faces002


Faces002, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Faces001


Faces001, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Dec15Art


Dec15Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Spent the day in bed... still feel horrid... back to bed for me.

WetSand-fini


WetSand-fini, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Well I tried to fiddle and pick this to death... I'm done and moving on to the next lesson. Watercolor on 9x12 Arches 140lbs Block

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Dec14Art


Dec14Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

PJC-Jeeps


PJC-Jeeps, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

All the Jeeps, lined up after the parade. It was a ton of fun... I am totally exhausted.

RonsJeep


RonsJeep, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Our Yellow Jeep all decked out and ready to roll

Santa-


Santa-, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Ron... sporting a real life Santa beard.

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Dec13Art


Dec13Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Spent the day getting ready for the parade tomorrow. Went out to dinner and had Prime Rib... it was melt in your mouth good.... listening to the hockey game on the radio now... first period just ended with us up 2 - 0... so far so good.

Friday, December 12, 2008

WetSandStep5


WetSandStep5, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Almost done, one more step to finish the reflections and the wet sand and this one will be done.

Dec12Art


Dec12Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

I love Poinsettias. Didn't leave myself room to write, but that's ok, I didn't have a thing to say that was interesting.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Dec11Art


Dec11Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

There are so many things I want to be able to draw, people is one of them... I do realize that wanting is not enough... I have to DO IT!

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

WetSandStep4


WetSandStep4, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Got a bit more done tonight, adding water, and more color to the rocks.

Dec10Art


Dec10Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Christmas was such a magical exciting time for me as a child... I think it's sad that the schools are now so politically correct they can't even SAY Christmas... how did that happen?

WetSandStep3


WetSandStep3, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Foreground and background hills added... Burnt umber, raw sienna, Prussian blue.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

WetSand-Step2


WetSand-Step2, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Sky done in Raw Sienna, Prussian Blue and Rose Madder..on 9x12 Arches 140 lbs Cold Pressed Watercolor block

WetSandStep1


WetSandStep1, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Enhanced pencil drawing on 9x12 Arches 140 lbs Cold Pressed Watercolor block