4 x 6 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.Nomeus, a merman, enjoying an excursion away from the underwater city, attracting the attention of some marine life.
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Nomeus
4 x 6 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.Nomeus, a merman, enjoying an excursion away from the underwater city, attracting the attention of some marine life.
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Friday, October 17, 2008
American Butterflies
Today I decided to take a break from landscapes and paint one of my favorite subjects.
These are all common American butterflies that you might see in your yard or garden. The size of this piece is 7.5 x 10 inches.
Elaine (Lanie)
Faun in the Forest ACEO
ACEO, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.A resident of the Enchanted Forest, this faun is collecting the morning dew to quench his thirst after a night of drunken revelry.
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
The Witch ACEO
2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.Not all witches are ugly old crones....
Fun piece with Halloween in mind.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Perseus
4 x 6 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.
Perseus was the slayer of the Gorgon, Medusa. He was given a shield by Athena, a sword by Hermes and a helmet of invisibility by Hades. He looked at Medusa's reflection in his shield in order to slay her, as her gaze could turn you into stone.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Coral
4 x 6 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.Coral daydreams of falling in love, floating in her underwater garden, the coral castle where she and her sisters live in the distance.
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Back from Charles Reid workshop
"Charles Reid en Plein Aire" 9x12 watercolorLast week I attended a workshop with Charles Reid. The first couple days I worked as model for him and his workshop. I painted this on the 3rd day when I was finally able to participate as a student. It was a great experience and I extensively discussed my take on the week in my blog. Please read more if you're interested http://artbyerika.blogspot.com/
Hades ACEO
ACEO, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.
Hades was the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, and ruler of the underworld. He ruled over the dead, was feared by men, was seen as unpitying and stern but, at the same time, just.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Little Masterpiece
Another one to add to my series of young painters. This was painted on a 9 x 12 piece of Aquaboard (fka Clayboard Textured). It was my first time trying it and I really like it. It's different because the paint doesn't really soak in and if you have to correct, which I did, the paint lifts off really easily.
Pomegranates in a Row
'Tis the season...for pomegranates! This is 11 x 15 on 300 # Arches. You can see two detail pictures on my blog.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Psyche ACEO
ACEO, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.
Jealous of the beauty of Psyche, Aphrodite instructs Eros to cause Psyche to fall in love with the ugliest creature on the earth. However, he falls in love with Psyche himself, and takes her away to his home.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
I Still Believe in Magic
"I Still Believe in Magic" OSWOA 4x6 Watercolor. The unicorn is a symbol of innocence,
courage, and strength. The color green symbolizes abundance and renewal.
After all that's happened in the financial world, I painted this
to say that I have faith. I still believe in my dreams-- and in your dreams
too!
Eros ACEO
ACEO, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.In early greek mythology Eros was the god of lust and love, especially love between men. Later his role changed to that of being an attendant of his mother, Aphrodite, and directing love into mortals.
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
The Story Book after William Bouguereau
I painted with a friend today who encouraged me to give this a try. It's after The Story Book by William Adolphe Bouguereau. It was really fun. A great exercise. 11 x 7.5 on Arches 140 lb. cold press paper.
Diomedes ACEO
ACEO, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.
Diomedes is another of the heroes of the Trojan war. He was King of Argos, and one of the suitors of Helen. He is great friends with Odysseus and both are favoured by the goddess Athena. Later in the war they steal the Palladium (a statue of Athena) after they have been told that Troy will not fall until the statue has left it's walls. He was also one of the warriors hidden in the Trojan horse.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
PINK FRINGED PARROT TULIPS
Pink fringed parrot tulips, in a creamy white china pitcher. Painted in watercolor, of course. I love these vintage-looking beauties.
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Andromache ACEO
ACEO, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.Andromache is another character from David Gemmell's Troy novel, Lord of the Silver Bow. She is strong, feisty, proud and bisexual, as well as being nifty with a bow and arrow. She has strong feelings for Helikaon though she has been promised to his friend Hector, a prince of Troy.
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Monday, October 6, 2008
Pearl ACEO
ACEO, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008.
A mermaid with a necklace given to her by a pearl fisher who fell in love with her.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
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