This is how "Hello Birdie" began. I drew from looking at a favorite photo, then put some block-out medium on certain areas to cover where I wanted to maintain the white of the paper. I also put down a few of the light values of the bird colors.

Adding medium values............

Just need to remove the block out, add medium and some darker values. Also do background washes that enhance the theme.

The final painting

Shattered

This painting was chosen for the "Artist Registry" annual show at the Gallery at Avalon Island in downtown Orlando. Opening reception this evening was great - lots of watercolors in the show, and a good crowd.

"Wild Planet" show in Sanford

"Hurry Home" was done from a photo I took of Holmes as he rested his head on the bed like he did when watching for us to return when we were in Tamarac and left hime for a time.

"Ugly Ducklings Transforming" emerged from a "pour and cover with plastic" technique.

"Enchanted Forest" was done a while back and is a fantasy sort of image.

All three were accepted for the Sanford "Wild Planet" show at the Historic Sanford Welcome Center.

Art of Healing Show - Florida Hospital

Florida Hospital in Altamonte Springs has a gallery called "The Art of Healing." This painting was selected for the current show which opened this week and runs through January 2012. This show's theme is "Falling in Love."