Watercolor By Jennifer Thompson

What with one thing and another, I haven't painted much this month; just this rather unfortunate landscape which I plan to do over. I wanted a reminder of our summer fun in the Idaho back country, and Brian wanted, "...the Stinson on a sand bar by the river and a deer peeking out of the woods...". So, I have those things, but what a mess. I had no idea what to do with the foliage, and it shows! Also, the river I just whipped in after having pretty much written off the whole thing. I will have to give it another go.

Watercolor By Jennifer Thompson

Study By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas

Here is another study to completion where the paint is layered  to keep each under painting. Quite the effect, isn't it?

Watercolor By Verna Pooler

Sketched this one while I was in Bandon....just over look the rough areas!

Maui Watercolor By Verna Pooler

Painted yesterday for the first time since I left Jennifer's place. Sketched a few times in Maui, which I used for the attached painting.  It is good to be home, even in the fog.

Maui By Verna Pooler - Watercolor on Paper

"American River" By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas

I went out painting with a dear artist friend along the American River at a spot I like to paint. What a beautiful day with the leaves turning.  Best part is the salmon are also running. I asked several successful fishermen what they were using and they said a bead set up. Now a fisherman wouldn't lie to me. Would he?

"American River" By Eva Marie Tanner-Klaas - 8"x10", Oil on Canvas Board

"Family Treasures" By Jennifer Thompson

OMGosh! Strike up the band; or may be the Halleluia Chorus!!!! I declare it done, flaws be darned!
"Family Treasures"; watercolor on paper, 11X15"
Just in time, too, because the trees are turning and Fall is in full-swing so if it doesnt rain tomorrow, I would like to do some plein air. I could try some landscapes as an antidote to these Still Lifes!

"Family Treasures" By Jennifer Thompson -  Watercolor On Paper, 11X15"

Will I Ever Finish? - By Jennifer Thompson

This is turning out to be the Never Ending Still Life, lol! Brian really, really likes a lot of detail so I am indulging him in this since the small pewter pitcher and the table were his mother's and the plate was his Great-Grandmother's and the pear is from one of the trees that his Grandfather planted. The detail on that plate is making my head hurt!

In Progress By Jennifer Thompson

As you can see, I didn't get much painting done but I did make a significant dent in the veggies. I have 4 pts Green Tomato Relish, 11 pts Mixed Pickles, 10 pts Tomato Sauce and 9 pts Diced Tomatoes. Geez, I am tuckered! May be I can let the veggies rest tomorrow and spend most of the day painting instead.

"Winchester Bay" By Verna Pooler

Just finished the painting I sketched at Winchester Bay. It was painted on a quarter sheet. Having registered for the watercolor conference, I am having seek outs doubts. What to do? Enjoy our sunshine along as lasts.

"Winchester Bay" by Verna Pooler - Watercolor On Paper

Pen and Watercolor By Jennifer Thompson

A lot going on today, as usual! I set up a still life and got it drawn onto watercolor paper, soaked and stretched. I knew I didnt have time to paint the 1/4 sheet between cooking and ketchup making and chorus rehearsal, so, I decided to do a pen and watercolor study in prep for tomorrow.

Pen and Watercolor By Jennifer Thompson