Mama Cow

 

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A belated happy new year to everyone! I know it's been said a billion times already, but I hope, for all our sakes, that this one goes better than the last. So here's a cow to start us on the journey towards greener pastures.

Shy Cow

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Pre-posted while I'm off painting in the Sierra's. I won't be able to ship anything until (at the latest) August 25th.

Move Cow

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Pre-posted while I'm off painting in the Sierra's. I won't be able to ship anything until (at the latest) August 25th.

What's Up Cow

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Pre-posted while I'm off painting in the Sierra's. I won't be able to ship anything until (at the latest) August 25th.

Cautious Cow

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Pre-posted while I'm off painting in the Sierra's. I won't be able to ship anything until (at the latest) August 25th.

Coy Cow

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Last weekend I had the pleasure of watching my friend Sarah demo a portrait painting (she teaches, by the way). She used a palette knife to pre-mix several piles of paint. Her method after that for applying the paint involved a different order of things than my usual way. It seemed to work very well for her, so I came home and tried it out right away, on some of the "funny face photos" you guys sent me like...3 years ago. Here's the first one. It wasn't a complete success, but there are some HUGE benefits of pre-mixing that I had never considered. There are also some cons. I'll do a little bit more testing and then I'll lay out my observations, with bullet points and all that snazzy stuff. : )

I won't post these for sale (because they are just practice), but if you recognize the face as something you sent me and like it enough to spring for shipping, it's yours!

The cow above is also pre-mixed. And using the same general method Sarah used. Not island to ocean - I'll tell you that much. More soon!

Ps. Thank you all so much for your kind words about my friend Bren. It means a lot to me.

I Ain't Afraid'a You!

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I'm giving this cow creamer another shot. It's a tough one, but I think I finally captured it's personality. Come to find out it's a bit skittery. Imagine - being scared of an apple!

BUILD A BLOG CLASS - Taught by my good friend Jennifer, this weekend. If you want to get a blog up but are intimidated by the idea, this may be for you. Find out more ...

Moo

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I apologize for not posting more this week. Except really it wasn't my fault, it was my wild and crazy kids! They kept me out 'til all hours, every night. Making me play miniature golf and drink "pretty darn good" ice cream drinks (the rum made it pretty darn good!). So while they look awfully studious in these photos (below), they're actually quite devious:

The space here at the Peninsula School of Art was perfect. I have never been to a more well-organized school. The buildings and grounds are beautiful, the nearby towns are super cute, and all the restaurants are awesome! And no, no one is paying me to say this. : ) Below are my demos for the week (all sold):

And here are my latest kids - so cute but so baaaad. And I mean that in the very best way. : )

BUILD-A-BLOG class this weekend (sorry for the late notice): Aug 13-14, 1-4pm, CST.

"Color Hog" - SOLD

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My buddy Mary sent me a cow creamer to paint recently. I tried setting it up all alone several times but finally decided it needed some company. More fiddling and here it is as a supporting character (right side).

I'm off tomorrow for a 5-day workshop in Louisiana. As usual, I'll try to post as I go, but no promises.