Okoboji Rain

It Rained the Whole Time!

My husband is so smart.
After looking at all of my work on gallery walls he said, "You know what would make your art even better? All of your animals are happy. You should do some that are sad or angry, with different emotions." What he said was true, so I got right to work. These animals are all sad, bored or cold because it has rained their entire vacation at Okoboji (Arnold's Park is in the background.)

I am looking forward to finishing this painting and exploring more emotions.

Chalk Stock

 I participated in Chalk Stock again this year, hosted by A Piece of Work Inc. in Spirit Lake, IA. It was another great experience and I won first place, along with $300! What will I do with the prize money? Invest in more prints, of course : )

Several artists began to gather in the morning to begin their creations. All work had to be completed by 4:30 for judging. This year I choose to do a 4 by 4 square rather then the 4 by 8 size I did last year. I had a chance to breathe this time!

I noticed that after a year of practicing watercolor illustration I draw differently. Last year I completely rendered each section before moving on. This year I began with more line drawing, as you can see in the second picture.

Everyone's lovely work will last until the next rainfall!

Downhill Mice: Skiing in July!

This is a new original that will be for sale at A Piece of Work Inc. Original Art gallery in Spirit Lake, IA! A Piece of Work invited me to be their featured artist for the month of August. They are kind enough to host a reception for me August 3rd from 5:00 to 7:00pm during their First Friday event.
I am honored and looking forward to it!

IF:Carry

You carry the blanket and I will carry lunch : )

Meadow to Grove

With summer camp and travel memories made, it is good to be back at the drawing board!

I have always wanted to illustrate "Meadow to Grove." This is one idea. I am anxious to start painting. The illustration is bigger than my scanner, so I am missing a little around the edges. 

A gallery in Spirit Lake, IA invited me to be their featured artist for the month of August, with a reception August 3rd! I am honored and thrilled! I will share more details on that later.

Treasure in a Field

Another completed commission. Now it is time to prepare for our summer camp season. See you all in July!