Feeling nervous

There will be a first class with a new student today. It is always so stressful and... fun!
I hope it will go fine. 2 more hours to get ready...
.... and I get a free babysitting! :) His amazing Mom will be taking care of my boy while I m taking care of hers. Reasonable deal!

Paint Out Event in Palenville NY

Long story short - my husband and I participated in this event
Here is my painting (9x12), photograph cut it on the top a bit.

Last week before Art Fest

Yes, I am framing, re-framing, varnishing. One more week and then my life should be back to normal.

Here is an example how the drawings look like framed. I did not have time to take a nice picture but at least it will give some idea.

Another old one

Very busy days. Looking forward to having my usual joyful lunch breaks at the lake.

I have painted a few self-portraits and this one was probably thrown in the garbage long time ago. Despite the imperfection of the forms I think I should have kept it.

Old portrait

I was looking for something and I found a picture of a very old portrait finished in 2007. Time flies! I cannot believe it has been such a while... I always thought this was not a successful portrait but it looks better than I thought. If I had a chance, I would have worked on the shoulders/arm and cloths.

More contrast

Drawings look so much better with some extra contrast and colors.

Contrast

I added some contrast to this drawing that makes it look better in its frame.

Snow meets the grass

A few adjustments on this baby

Final version

Some touch-ups.

A house for sale

Finished this one. 11"x 14"

Yellow-pink is finished too

Looking for a better name.

Suddenly Windham Art Fest

Yesterday I came across a link to the Windham Art Fest and I inquired about free spots. To my surprise I got accepted within hours even though the deadline for applications was March. Exciting and challenging! I am finishing up the latest work and trying to fit this into our lives.
(...my husband is being unbelievably supportive...)

Sick people in the house

Dear blog, I am sorry that I disappeared. Cold and flu is in the house!

Experiment with the turpenoid

Yesterday there was a Led Zeppelin concert in the area so not too many folks came to the Greek's event. Well, if I knew about Led Zeppelin I would've considered going there too :-P
So even with a few babushkas that stopped by they still sold some of my drawings! I am glad.

Today I experimented with turpenoid.
Men are still napping, one is sick, another one is recovering from a long exhausting trip.

20 minutes

It could have been a nice painting/drawing if time was not an issue. I was looking at these purple shadows for day. Feels good to finally "catch" them on paper.

After rain

I did not mean to draw/paint today but the light after rain was soooo beautiful. I did not have my notebook and pencils around so I used something else to enjoy the moment.

Joyful colors of a windy day

The tree is in the center but who cares :)

Sunset drawing

My men were building the dam and I avoided their company in order not to freak out every time our little one steps into the river or finds new dirt.

Framing and re-framing

This Saturday's event turns to be such a pain in term of prep work.
This is some kind of artist statement. Good enough to present drawings I think.

30 minutes outside

Ah, the wild flowers are so beautiful. I should bring some home.
I had to make tough decision: to cook a soup or to draw. Too bad by boy's Mom has wrong priorities!

Framing business

My drawings will be offered for sale next weekend on a church event and I am surprised how much time it actually takes to frame them. Obviously I spent less time drawing than framing them.
They look nice but the latest oils look even better. Here is a rough picture of what is looking at me when I am working.