I'm Back

I've been away from my easel for 2 weeks.  Trying to shake the rust off, I decided to finish this painting that I'd had critiqued by the Hilton Head Gang.  It is a better painting thanks to their suggestions.

Grandson's art

My grandson is in the 1st grade and just  won honorable mention for his artwork in the Fairfax County art competition.  He is very excited to have it posted to my friends.  He thinks  I'm a famous artist.
I am sure he will succeed at whatever he does and in the words of Dr. Seuss "Kid, You'll move mountains!" Maybe, one painting at a time.

Mugshot "Red"

Sheryl was fun to paint.  I started with a bronze metallic underpainting. I've been doing that recently for some things.  Works great with landscapes.  I think that it helped to capture some of her "fire"!  This one just came off my brush.  Doesn't happen often but, gosh! doesn't it feel good when it does?
For all the info on our Hilton Head Gang go to the blog at http://hiltonheadgang.blogspot.com

Linda "Goldie"

Here comes "Glittering Goldie".  She can be found on her island of Hilton Head when not traveling the world.  Befriend her quickly and you will be graciously invited to her home.   Despite her petite stature, she is formidable and her shots from the hip can land anywhere. check her out at:  http://lindanicklesfineart.blogspot.com/

Dawn "The Shadow"

I skipped Week 12 of the Hilton Head Gang.  It was Dawn "The Shadow" Hartigan.  Perhaps her named says it all.  Don't you skip her.  There is only one way to bring her out of the shadows and into the open.  check out her blog at http://dawnhartigan.blogspot.com

Cathy "The Traveler"

Maria Hock is a genius at profiling members of our gang.  Here is a bit of what she says of Cathy "The Traveler".
"The Traveler was first seen in Chicago shooting and wreaking havoc in popular tourist sites.  Wherever there was a crowd Cathy would stealthily make her way into the venue and begin shooting."

Consider yourself warned and check out these sites:  mariahock.blogspot.com and cathyengberg.blogspot.com

Terri "Bones"

Week 11.  We are on the countdown of all our gang members of HHG.  This is Terri "Bones".  She is a nurse by profession but outside the workplace cannot be trusted.  With her paints she can replicate and enhance anything her camera lens can document.  She could be anywhere.  Be careful!

I had lots of trouble with this one.  Even my husband said it was the least likeness.  I am posting it but I'm sure at some time I will be doctoring up Nurse Terri.  Check out her blog : http://splattermark.blogspot.com