TeaParty_2010Jan09_0010

TeaParty_2010Jan09_0010, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Rocky D - Charleston Radio host was the MC today

TeaParty_2010Jan09_0006

TeaParty_2010Jan09_0006, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Summerville 9-12 members were in attendance today.

Jan08Art

Jan08Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

There are chickens that roam free in the swamp behind our house. It doesn't end well for the ones that fly into our yard, our terriers love chicken.

Jan07Art

Jan07Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

This is not the first time I've tried to paint this duck, I really like the way his head cocked to look at me. He was at Magnolia Plantation Gardens last January, when I went there for a Plein Aire outing.. they've planned another trip this January... I do hope to attend again this year... I just hope the weather warms up a little.

Jan06Art

Jan06Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Nowhere to go but UP on my shooting because it REALLY stunk tonight....
The COLD weather continues... it's killed all my flowers... I only hope it's killing the fleas and other bugs out there..

Jan05Art

Jan05Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Well I tried something... and it did not work, it did not work at all... this is my try at EDM #256... something bubbly... these are bubbles... in case you didn't recognize it... Some days the paint just won't flow LOL

Jan04Art

Jan04Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

If this weather keeps up... I'm going to start thinking the 70's scientists that thought we were headed for an ICE AGE were right after all ... maybe that's why the Global warming people want to call it 'Climate Change' now... The weather man even thinks it might SNOW here later this week EEK!

Jan03Art

Jan03Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

The hot chocolate was very good... now how long until Spring? My poor Iris are budding, I hope this cold doesn't kill them... it killed my Impatients last night...

Canoe

Canoe, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

I used the photo located here...http://www.flickr.com/photos/aquagloriacouture/4203667192/ as the reference for this painting....
Now the struggles with this... it is 9x12 on what I thought was a piece of Arches 140 lbs watercolor paper... I really struggled trying to get a wet n wet effect and didn't figure out what the problem was until I tried to remove the paper from the block... turns out I have painted this on the cardboard backing for the block (which is white on Arches blocks)... which explains my difficulty.. and makes me feel like the village idiot right now.... but there it is...

Jan02Art

Jan02Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

These odd looking pine trees are all over the forest, I always think about photographing them... but some how I never do.. Next time for sure :-)

Eric

Eric, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Eric thought a more aggressive approach might get him across the water... he got farther along... but did not make it across.

Bob and Pat...

Bob and Pat... , originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

I loved the reflection of the Jeep in the muddy water... this photo was taken a nano second before Bob got stuck... Our Yellow Jeep will pull them out though.

Jan01Art

Jan01Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

We're not party people, so we missed the celebration at midnight last night... Ron had to work today, so we went to Olive Garden for lunch. I got the background colors on the painting I'm working on... I should be able to finish it tonight.

Dec31Art

Dec31Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

I am losing the battle of the bulge... I will not surrender without a fight...2010 is my year to fight!!!...
Happy New Year everyone... have a safe time tonight.