fun sketch

click-o-licious

watercolor fun . . .

click-o-licious . . .

some ballerina colors for carol . . .

some ballerina colors for carol

This practice sketch of a ballerina is in the manner of Dan McCaw.  I love his figurative work. (What's with that tutu? I don't know.)  One step forward - a thousand miles to go!

sketch #3 - you can't un-ring a bell . . .

jazzy janettmarie at the beach

by myra anderson

Getting close to opening those watercolors!  Remember?  I ran out of the paper that I like and they didn't have any more at my supply store?  I have a few 'to remain unfinished' watercolors that I can post.  In this watercolor I say that I can't un-ring a bell.  I like the colors and the jazzy little outfit that janettmarie is wearing but I just couldn't make this watercolor work.  Sorry janettmarie!

#4 two too 2 tutu green . . .

 #4 two ballerinas with tints of green

by myra anderson

Jerome Greene

'I think that this painting is so wonderfully carefree . . .'

#5 jane and jane and driving you insane . . .

#5 speckled on the shore of speckled sand and sun

by myra 'jane' anderson

Yes men and women, girls and boys, dudes and dudettes . . . in 5 more posts about watercolor I WILL open that watercolor set!

watercolor by Jane Ferguson

'I just love this composition'

#6 me and ann teigen purrrrrrrrr . . .

The 10 top reasons I need to open those watercolors

and read that watercolor book -

#6 'If that's how you're going to carry me I'd rather walk'

by myra anderson

and

Cat

by ann teigen

love that pose!

#7 and I imagine that you think I'm going to open those watercolors when I get to #1 ummmm?

#7 Bonnie lookin' boss on the beach

by myra anderson

and . . .

Carol Blackburn's Bulletin Board of Inspiring Photos

For inspiration Carol Blackburn keeps a bulletin board with photos pinned to it of things that she would like to paint someday (including one of her beloved brother).  When she is not particularly inspired to do something special she grabs one of these photos and does a study.  This often inspires her to do another piece.  What beautiful photos!  What a great idea! Thanks for the inspiration Carol.

the 10 top reasons I need to open those watercolors and read that watercolor book #8

#8 a mingling with a matisse

by myra anderson

the 10 top reasons I need to open those watercolors and read that watercolor book #9

#9 the little red boat by myra anderson

and . . .

from cristina's blog

the top 10 reasons I need to open those watercolors and read that watercolor book!

#10 Dancer with the blueberry legs by myra anderson
The top 10 reasons I need to open those watercolors
and read that watercolor book
in paintings, quotes from other artists, and pictures . . .

blue mountain . . .

What is this . . . day number 30 of me talking about those watercolor paints?  You know - the ones that I bought on sale.  I AM GETTING VERY CLOSE TO OPENING THE PACKAGE.   I am also getting very close to reading that WATERCOLOR BOOK I told you about. 

cathy bueti and me . . .

 ocean song by myra anderson

Also, when it comes to mixed media Cathy Bueti is like a mix media encyclopedia!  Not only does she share her techniques with you, she also explains the emotions that went into creating each piece.  Her technique is a wonder and her thoughts make you ponder . . . 

Did you happen to catch my mixed media contribution to ocean song?  I added red marker to the skirt! Gotta start somewhere . . .

too nosey?

This is the same model from the previous post.  She wanted a nose and 'wha-la' here it is! After I went through the whole process of drawing, painting, adding purple lines with a watercolor pencil on the tutu - and giving her a nose - 'what about nostrils!' she said.  Back to the drawing board.

blue bodice and . . .

blue bodice by myra anderson

Carol Blackburn In Her Studio

Thanks for the tip Carol!

You look marvelous!

two ballerinas

dancing with green . . .

After practicing with just black watercolor I was ready to try all of the watercolors again.  Now I feel like dancing on over to the art supply store.  I think that for fine detail I need some watercolor sticks and some watercolor pencils.  I WONDER IF THEY HAVE ANY ON SALE!

ballerina with a fan . . .

So, as I mentioned before, this is one of the more serious 'fun' pieces I was working on.  Like Degas I want to do a series of ballerinas holding a fan.  Also, practicing watercolor with black only is very helpful.  After a few of these black and white paintings I was thinking that I just might open that new jumbo watercolor set after all. Hmmmmm . . .

jazzy dancer . . .

Today I did some very serious fun watercolor sketches of the ballet . . . and then I decided to just have some fun!

silly sunday . . .

an outfit for Bonnie

myra anderson

ballerina holding apple

JanettMarie

First of all, I would like to thank everyone for their encouraging comments, inspiring artwork and beautiful photography.  It's true - artists sharing with artists really encourages one to improve his art.  Also, I think that it is so great that JanettMarie the princess of apples has stepped onto the stage of the ballet.  Her journey towards creating more ballerina drawings will be fascinating to watch.  There are new artistic adventures that many artists may seek to undertake in the days, weeks and months ahead.  I would like to try my hand at fashion drawing.  I think that this outfit would be very nice for someone - maybe even Bonnie - to wear to the office - maybe with some red ballerina flats - don't you?  ps: aren't you glad I found a use for those watercolors?