In my never ending search to find previous works, I have at last found an actual photo of the painted entry way in my first house!! Yippee!!

This was my first foray into faux painting, and while it's a bit rough, man, was it ever cool! I'm still looking to find the painting I did on the opposite side of the entry; it was an archway with a painted vine that had a snake and a lizard on it. So cool. Well, I shall persevere to find a really good picture of it. Nothing like a treasure hunt!

Happy Trails Everyone!

What I've been doing in school

Ok, so you're probably saying to yourself " She finally updated her blog!". Yes, I know, I'm not very current but I do have a reason! I have been in school! I'm on week 11 now, only a few more to go until the end of the semester. I took three classes, all centered around drawing, and what a lot of work! I am constantly doing homework, homeschooling the boys or doing housework! I really need a nice long RV vacation. aaahhhh.

Ok, so what have I learned so far? Well, I have posted a few new posts to show some of the work I've done. I'm only posting the latest works because, well, the first assignments were relatively horrible compared to what I am doing now. LOL

My family says I am too critical of my work, but hey! That's me!

So without further ado....here are some of my assignments!

These two assignments are concept drawings for a dining room light fixture. They have an ocean theme to them, can you tell? In this class we learned about creating concept sketches (no rulers allowed) for different things; we had to create a plan (overhead view), side and front view and the axonometric. The axonometric was one of the hardest things for me to do; especially when it comes to curves, which of course, I just HAD to do all the time. LOL Live and Learn.

Architectural Design Renderings

These renderings were created using pen, marker and color pencils. The above rendering features the works of Walter Gropius.
Don't you just love this chair design? It's called a Pelican Chair and was created by Finn Juhl.
The bed and lamps are the works of Ettore Sottsass. Can you tell I'm really diggin' the markers?

Beginning Illustration

These two drawings are among my first attempts to do some emotional illustrations. The faces could use some adjustments but other then that, I think I did a pretty good job!

Perspective Drawings

The drawing to the left is an exercise in atmospheric perspective. Before taking this class I had never done any value blending using markers, but as you can see, I have learned to use it quite well!








The picture of the Golden Gate Bridge is a homework assignment using the atmospheric perspective. It's really quite amazing how using value can change the outlook of a picture. An example would be the differences in comparing this drawing with the perspective drawing underneath.








This one-point perspective drawing was a lot of fun for me. I have a thing for the west...can you tell? LOL

I used hatch marks to add some depth to the drawing, but can you imagine would it would look like in a gray scale value? I'll have to give it a try when school is out.

The gang at Nelder Grove.

Oh! Deer!
Exciting living at the campground
mmmmmmmmmmmm....................

Finally! -- Some fun stuff!

Isn't Yosemite beautiful!!!!

These are my baby boys! Marcus and Ty Smith, our Florida friends (Misty and Max too!), with a Giant Redwood in Nelder Grove. Yes, a creek does run through it!

These last few months have been a trial for me. I was really sick in August, and ended up having my gallbladder removed. An expediate, pain-free recovery did not happen either. I had to postpone school too. But despite all that I was able to finally take some time off and just chill for a while. I am now refreshed, continue with school in a couple of months and I'm ready to tackle the world once again! Aha-ha-ha-ha!



During my time-out, I decided this blog was a bit too dry. I like pictures, but seriously, aren't blogs supposed to be outlet of yourself and funny too? Well, that's what I think at least. (and believe me...I do ALOT of that! LOL)



Anyhoo! The pictures I posted are from one of my favorite places on earth - Yosemite. Last week, our Florida friends came for a visit, and we went on an overnight camping trip to Bass Lake. We hiked the "Shadow of Giants" trail at Nelder Grove then, went off to Yosemite. If ya'll have never been... well, add it to your 'must-see' list.

I still haven't quite got down the order in which to post pictures and posts, so please just enjoy the inconsistancies that often occur in life. LOL

Custom Fit Gauchos for Jennifer H.

Mauve ankle-length, black trimmed gauchos with front faux panel and left side zipper.

Grey ankle-length gauchos with left side zipper.

Aqua ankle-length gauchos with left side zipper.

Brown ankle-length faux skirt with left side zipper.

This skirt features a large inverted pleat at the front and back to create the look of a skirt.

These skirts were custom sized to fit Jennifer's specific proportions and equestrian riding needs. You can visit her blog at...

http://listenstohorses2000.blogspot.com/

Historical Clothing - Mid 1800's

Ladies Wool Cloak with Hood, Fully Lined (100% Wool/ Lining 100% Cotton)

Ladies Girabaldi Blouse with Military Braid Trims(100% Cotton), Gathered Skirt (100% Wool)

Ladies Pagoda Sleeve Blouse (100% Cotton), Gathered Skirt (100% Wool)

Miscellaneous Paintings

Painting for a private client.
Painting for the artist's whimsy!
Olema Ranch Campground, Olema CA
Olema Ranch Campground, OlemaCA.