Tuesday, August 05, 2014

Working on Artist Trading Cards

I usually make up some series of prints of 6 of artwork I've done so I have at least something.  I hope to do some "original" cards as well before the next meeting.  The writing is what goes on the back and then I number them  1/6 etc.



“Puppydog Tails”
8 x 10 pencil crayons on paper
2001
Done in my first art course:
“Absolute Beginner Drawing”
Inspired by dogs walking on 
Willow’s Beach, Victoria.
Figured doing the whole dog 
was beyond me.
August/14
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“South of France”
8 x 10 pencil crayons on paper
2001
Done in my first art course:
“Absolute Beginner Drawing”
Part of our collection of
pastis glasses & water
pitchers bought at flea 
markets in France.
Aug/14



“Family Picnic”
8 x 10 pencil crayons on paper
2001
Done in my first art course:
“Absolute Drawing”
Part of any picnic was bread
cheese, and wine and Jim
and our son, Richard, playing
a bit of baseball...both Expos fans.
Aug/14


“Marmalade Making”
8 x 10 felt pens on paper
2001
Done in my first art course:
“Absolute Beginner Drawing”
Inspired by my friend, Susan,
who makes delicious marmalade
from Seville oranges.
Aug/14



Hotel Splendid”
8 x 10 felt pens on paper
Hotel Splendid”
2001
Done in my first art course:
“Absolute Beginner Drawing”
Our wonderful hotel on the
Mediterranean...sadly no more.
But many memories of swimming 
and wonderful meals and 
many glasses of rosé de Bandol.
Aug/14