Grand Prairie Art Show

My entry into the show didn't win, but the ones that did were so deserving!!  They were gorgeous!  I am already looking forward to next year.  This was such a good experience.  Stop by the Uptown Gallery on Main Street to see the show.  It will be on display until October 20th.

Hawk Selfie

A little fun in my sketchbook....

Waiting....

The Dallas VA Hospital is the largest hospital I have ever been in!  Wayne had oral surgery yesterday and I sketched the waiting room while he was having his procedure done.  Everything went well and he has minimal pain today although his lip is swollen and I am having to be careful not to make him laugh.
Drawing the waiting room was a good exercise on perspective.

Inspired

Inspired by my sister's blog......

#58 and #59

#52 and #53

#50 - #51

 

#47 - #48

43 - 46 of 500

I have been doing more work in my 500 Prompts sketchbook....

 #43 and #44

#45 and #46

500 Prompts Continued....

My son bought a sketchbook for me, 500 Prompts, that I had been working in and then set aside when I got busy with other projects.  Last night, I picked it up again and this is the result.....

More drawings from this sketchbook here, here and here.

Quick Sketches of Gus

I did a few quick sketches of Gus on Strathmore Gray Toned Paper.  I am really learning to love working on toned paper!

The Pioneer Woman and Her Boot Giveaway

Ree Drumond has an annual boot giveaway during the 12 Days of Christmas.  I love the variety and textures.  The stitching and detail are beautiful.  Of course, I signed up for the giveaways every day!  I didn't win a pair, but I had fun sketching them!

Perot Museum

My son, daughter-in-law and their 3 kids met me on the train and we rode to Dallas and toured the Perot Museum.  It is such a unique building, I had to draw it.  The escalator is on the outside of the building!  We saw many interesting exhibits and had a great time together!

Sketchbook

Several months ago, I drove to Oklahoma City to see my Dad.  Of course, I drew the room I was staying in! : ) The floor plan was different than anywhere I've stayed so it was fun to draw. 

Sketching Antique Cars

Awhile back, we took Gus on an outing to Ft. Worth and Roanoke.  We visited the Triple F Auto Restoration showroom and then went to Roanoke.  These are the sketches I did from my photos of the day.....

We loved our lunch at Bayou Jack's Cajun Grill!

Happy Groundhog Day!

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow!!

Sketchbook

I have several sketches in my art journal I haven't posted yet.  Some date back several months.  I will be posting them in the next few days while we finish the studio.  We are so close to finishing!  I am so excited!


These are the toys Gus got for Christmas.....

The squirrels in the tree trunk are his favorite and have held up well.  I stuff the squirrels (or maybe chipmunks?) in the trunk and he pulls them out.  Occasionally,  I 'll stuff a treat or a tennis ball or bone in there too.  The other toys he got didn't do as well......

Jamaican Fish

This is a fun sketch I did in my journal of a carved wooden fish that Wayne and I bought in Jamaica.  Every tourist shop had them for sale but I fell in love with this one.  He has found a place in our living room and I decided it was about time that I added him to my journal....

This is me impersonating a schoolmate of our fish....  

: )

My First Portrait of a Baby

This is one of the things I have been working on this week....