In recent years, I have received commissions from friends near and far to paint and draw the beautiful faces and places in their lives. Daughters and sons, homes and land...all are special to the individuals who ask me to honor these things in paint, pastel, or charcoal. I am always honored and humbled to be … Continue reading Faces & Places!
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Multi-Colored Pens!
I recently went through a phase. Ha! One of many I tend to move in and out of. It keeps things fresh. It keeps me on my toes. Different ways to view and then capture a place or a person. All of my Flexi-Sketch drawings are done with multi-colored pens and Neocolor II crayons added … Continue reading Multi-Colored Pens!
Portrait #16: The Gentleman Farmer
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
Portrait #15: Mr. Leo Whicker
Last Monday, September 3rd, I was walking in my neighborhood, up near The Field, and I was stopped by my friend and neighbor, Mr. Leo Whicker. "Jennifah", he said in his lovely southern accent, "you won't believe what just happened! You know I love donkeys, right?" "Well, yes sir, I do remember that! How … Continue reading Portrait #15: Mr. Leo Whicker
Portrait #14: Moi
I can see!!!! Really! I got a new pair of glasses last week, and I can see so much I couldn't before!! This is my first pair of "progressive lenses". Hmmm... Progressive? Well, if growing older means I'm progressing, then so be it! It took a couple of days before the fishbowl feel went … Continue reading Portrait #14: Moi
Fè: Portrait #13
Persons of mature age seem to embody a single-pointed purpose. I often wonder if I will be that way in 30 years. My life now seems so fractured into a zillion purposes: parenting my three kids, nurturing a good marriage, teaching and working, caring for my Type 1 daughter, being available to family and friends, … Continue reading Fè: Portrait #13
A Big Day!
Today we take our oldest child to college. A small truck and a van are packed full of her things. And I'm wondering if it will all fit into her dorm room at Wingate! A host of emotions have been flurrying around our house and in my heart lately. But this morning, I'm thankful. Thankful … Continue reading A Big Day!
Goofy Guy
Here's my guy being goofy! What's that you say? Randy being Goofy? Yep. His inner middle-school-child loves to joke around with unsuspecting people! So here's the story: We have a restaurant here in Kernersville (K'Vegas to locals) called Terri's Deli. Randy loves this restaurant and eats there frequently, lingering with his laptop to "work". In … Continue reading Goofy Guy
Super Dads
Happy Father's Day to a couple of terrific dads in my life...my own dear father (above)... ...and my wonderful husband. Unfortunately, I have no drawing or painting of my father-in-law, another awesome dad. I need to do something about that!
Thick & Thin
I love to play around with the thickness (and thinness) of pen lines. I like to see how changing the pen line thickness within the same drawing adds a sense of depth or highlights the main subject or.... It's totally fun! Try this: Choose a thick line pen (I like a size 08 fineliner) for … Continue reading Thick & Thin