To attempt to paint a portrait of Mr. Leo Whicker, born September 3, 1927, is like trying to harness (with paint and paper) the wisdom of years and experience, coupled with an effortless joy that is surely hard-won through life's ups and downs. I have had the privilege of getting to know Mr. Whicker through … Continue reading Portrait #16: The Gentleman Farmer
Tag: location drawings
Ladybugs’ Window
I mentioned, in a previous post, Ladybugs, a quaint garden shop, that used to be open at the Factory. It closed its doors this summer, along with the wonderful book store Shakespeare and Co. I sat on the bench right in front of the shop's window just a week or two before it closed, to … Continue reading Ladybugs’ Window
Music in the Courtyard
This is a lovely memory for Maddie and me. In early summer, we went to the Factory Courtyard to hear some bluegrass music played by a local group of musicians. Every Friday night, the book store, Shakespeare and Co., would sponsor local talent to come play in the Courtyard. It was free and open to … Continue reading Music in the Courtyard
Giada’s Coming Soon!
One of the things I enjoy downtown on Fridays, just as much as drawing, is meeting the incredible people who work downtown. On Fridays I get to chat with local shop owners as well as the men behind the designing and building of The Factory and its many shops, lofts, and soon...a Restaurant! Last Friday, … Continue reading Giada’s Coming Soon!
The Factory in Watercolor
As you know, I am working on portraits these days. Some take longer than I can post on a regular basis. I am also continuing to draw and paint in my little town of Kernersville. I thought I would post some of the backlog of drawings and paintings I have from my Friday morning fun. … Continue reading The Factory in Watercolor
Why I Draw Video!
A new little video on Why I Draw... Enjoy!
Harmon House
I haven't posted in a while about my Friday drawing time downtown France Kernersville...but I've sure been drawing there and have been enjoying the company of other "sketchy" folks at the Factory. I have a backlog of drawings to post. Here's one from a while ago, before the heat kicked up. Somehow, staying at the … Continue reading Harmon House
Hidden Falls
A friend of mine posted recently on Facebook, a photo taken from her hike on the Indian Creek Trail at Hanging Rock State Park, NC. I immediately recognized the view! Many lovely memories came rushing back of hiking a portion of this trail which leads to two waterfalls. Window Falls and Hidden Falls are … Continue reading Hidden Falls
Pssstt…
...(whispering) i don't know if you've seen or not, but there's a new gallery over in the right-hand margin of my blog. It's called Fine Art America. I'm giving this a try as a way to offer prints, cards, and even canvas prints of my artwork. I'd really love to know what you think! ...(whispering … Continue reading Pssstt…
Local Newspaper Article!!
Well, I'm not sure if this will work for you...BUT I have uploaded a PDF of the newspaper article that came out in my local paper, the Kernersville News, a couple of weeks ago! If you'd like to read it, click on the link below... Tee! Hee! 7-10 A Section Tuesday July 10