My husband and I are working on a collaborative project. When he takes a photo that inspires me I do a painting of it. The last 2 peices that I blogged about were part of this project as well as 2 others that I blogged about in the past.  I thought you might like to see the photos next to the paintings. We’re going to present our idea to galleries and see what they think. It’s a cool idea because the photos are art in and of themselves and the drawings are art in and of themselves. When you see them side by side you see the beauty and uniqueness of each piece and each style of art. They compliment each other and together become a new and original form of art. So here you go. The photos next to the drawings. 

Here is a pencil drawing that I finished today of a raven that my husband and I met when we went to Bryce Canyon. He seemed very proud and kind of stuffy. I liked him.

Here’s one that I finished just before Christmas. It’s a prismacolor. I haven’t thought of title yet. I have to figure out what her story is first. If any of you readers out there have any ideas, I’m open to suggestions.

Here is a photo of my latest painting. I did it in oil. My first oil painting in years! I actually loved it. I didn’t have to stop to sharpen pencils and it was so nice to paint right over mistakes. I think I’m gonna do another one in oil. It’s messy but not too bad and I use turpenoid instead of turpentine so theres not much of a smell. It’s nice!

I did this one from a photagraph that my husband took in Fairview. I think he and I make a pretty good team.

Here’s a copy of the postcard that the gallery sent out to let people know about the show. How cool is this?

It’s been forever since I last blogged! Sometimes life gets so busy that you forget to do the little things, you know?

I’ve been getting ready for the show at the DeZion gallery lately. Today, my Dad and I drove down to my grandparent’s house to drop off a bunch of pieces that will be in the show. My grandpa has agreed to make the frames for all the art. Normally my brother Jake would do it but he’s kind of on his honeymoon right now so he’s a little busy . Anyway, Grandpa makes fantastic frames so I’m really excited to see how they come out. I’m sure they’ll be amazing.  It was fun to see my grandparents reaction to the art. They’re so proud! Grandma’s eyes just lit up as she was looking at it. Man, it always makes me feel so good to make my family proud of me. After all, family is what it’s all about.