Gifts and Talents
Carolyn A Pappas
Nature and Landscape Art
Carolyn A Pappas
Bonus Art Day
The blizzard we had yesterday turned out to be a blessing in disguise, an extra day off work and time to spend inking and watercoloring. I made the picture below, plus got a good chunk done on something else which…
Back to the Drawing Board
After I posted my last wip which I was working on for the #twitterartexhibit, I sat down to paint the watercolor wash and had a horrible disappointment. Some kind of gel came out of the tape I used (frog tape)…
My first project of the year
Preparations for the Twitter Art Exhibit are underway again, this time back in its original home of Moss, Norway. I working on my own contribution, a peony done in stipple, with watercolor to be added tomorrow. The call for artists…
Intentions for 2015
First, a wintry drawing for the start of the bitterly cold part of winter… 2015 will be a year of adventure for me. I will be leaving my safe and secure little nest on the edge of a lake for…
2014 in Review
Around this time I like to look back on the past year and assess what I’ve accomplished. 2014 was a quiet year in terms of my artwork as I didn’t get much done; however, it was a big year for…
Merry Christmas
I would like to wish everyone a lovely and stress-free Christmas. I am having a wonderful time with my family this year, and my daughter, who is 3, is so much fun at her age. I did not buy her…
Working Slowly
My latest project has been some hand painted Christmas tree ornaments, finished just in time to hang on my tree. I worked on them slowly over the last few weekends and after work hours, taking me far longer to complete…
Open your sketchbook.
This thought came to my mind one day while sitting in church. I took my own advice and did some more in my sketchbook (the drawing above), as well as another drawing that I will use as my Christmas card…
Collaboration on a Title via Twitter
Last November I tweeted an image of one of my finished pieces and asked for help coming up with a title. At first I didn’t hear anything but then after a few retweets months later, I got so many responses…
More sketches of blossoms.
I wish I had done more ink drawing in October. I have, however, started going to the gym again after over a five year break, so I am proud of myself in that regard. Already I have noticed a huge…
Doodled Lamp Shade
Some time ago I bought a lamp at Target and started doodling on it with some Sharpie oil based paint pens. Last weekend I finished it up and I love how it came out. It was tricky to work with…