I have inherited a collection of very old books and sometimes they find their way into my paintings. I measured and re-checked my perspective but still the top book seems to tip forward. Perhaps I needed to soften the far edge and add some background colour to the far side as well. Then again maybe I just need to redo the drawing again!
Anyway here it is. Sometimes I get so involved in my other paintings that I simply forget to post!
Thanks for looking!
Val
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Fresh Eggs II
Yes that egg really is blue/green. I thought I had a better composition than my last egg painting but now that its finished I can see this one is not as strong a composition. However i am pretty happy with the rendering. Sometimes when I get in my studio I am so revved to start painting that I don't take enough time planning and evaluating my composition.
Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoyed your weekend breakfast as much as we did!
Val
Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoyed your weekend breakfast as much as we did!
Val
Friday, April 25, 2008
Fresh Eggs
Dan brought home these beautifully coloured farm eggs and I thought they were perfect for a colour study of skin like tones and form. I am working on a portrait series and trying new colour palettes appropriate for portraiture. I see a lot of similarity in the variation of skin tones and these egg colours, one is quite pink, another quite orange and the third is less saturated and a cooler brown. Then the real challenge is to make the form turn convincingly!
I think I will do more again tomorrow.
This is 5" by7" oil on panel and is available from me for $75.
Thanks for looking!
Val
I think I will do more again tomorrow.
This is 5" by7" oil on panel and is available from me for $75.
Thanks for looking!
Val
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Chinese Jar II
Monday, April 21, 2008
Japanese Brushes
These brushes are from my weaving and silk dying past. They have unique split bamboo handels. I love having them around my studio, perhaps as a reminder of my fibre arts days. I used them to apply dye to my handwoven silk fabrics.
This is 7" by 5" and is available from me for $75.
Thanks for looking!
Val
www.valhodgson.com
bajaval@gmail.com
This is 7" by 5" and is available from me for $75.
Thanks for looking!
Val
www.valhodgson.com
bajaval@gmail.com
Friday, April 18, 2008
Pear Shapes
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Red Rose III
I am back after a few days of bookkeeping and tax preparation! I promised myself that I would paint each rose that Dan brings home(though I may not post them all). Easy promise, difficult subject.
In this photo the petals are little out of focus. I am taking a digital SLR workshop at the local Arts Underground with Morgan, who is an excellent teacher...so they should improve!
This is 7" by 5" on stretched canvas. Available from me for $75.
Thanks for looking!
Val
In this photo the petals are little out of focus. I am taking a digital SLR workshop at the local Arts Underground with Morgan, who is an excellent teacher...so they should improve!
This is 7" by 5" on stretched canvas. Available from me for $75.
Thanks for looking!
Val
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Afternoon Apples
Friday, April 11, 2008
Four Generations
Happy Birthday Geoff! My son is 29 today. This is his Great Grandfathers wooden ships block and a wrought iron anchor that Geoff made some years ago. Four generations of sailors in our family.
I have discovered a new joy in doing these dedicated pieces on special days......I spent the morning thinking about Geoff as I selected his set up then painted his painting. Of course it is not for sale (but you will have to wait till it is dry before I can send it to you, Geoff!)
Thanks for looking,
Val
I have discovered a new joy in doing these dedicated pieces on special days......I spent the morning thinking about Geoff as I selected his set up then painted his painting. Of course it is not for sale (but you will have to wait till it is dry before I can send it to you, Geoff!)
Thanks for looking,
Val
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Copper Kettle
This little kettle has been in my kitchen for as long as I can remember. So of course I was tempted to paint it. All those ellipses to draw correctly! But I do think I separated the colours of the brass and the copper in the end. Whew.
This is 5" by 7" and is on stretched canvas. Available from me for $75. (yes my prices went up)
Thanks for looking!
Val
bajaval@gmail.com
www.valhodgson.com
This is 5" by 7" and is on stretched canvas. Available from me for $75. (yes my prices went up)
Thanks for looking!
Val
bajaval@gmail.com
www.valhodgson.com
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Tulip II SOLD, thanks
I started this with two tulips...but it has ended up as "Tulip II" because my composition was awkward and so I wiped the other one out, now it looks like the mirror of yesterdays. Ah well.
It is 7" by 5" on stretched canvas. Available for $75 directly from me.
I have recently re-joined Yukon Artists at Work, hope you will come out and see the gallery!
Thanks, Val
It is 7" by 5" on stretched canvas. Available for $75 directly from me.
I have recently re-joined Yukon Artists at Work, hope you will come out and see the gallery!
Thanks, Val
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Spring Tulip SOLD, thanks
I noticed this little vase this morning and thought it would be the perfect support for the pretty pink tulips that my step daughter brought me. My studio is now getting crowded with all the odds and ends that have found their way into my paintings!
I think the colour on this photo is a little off, it had lost the contrast even after I tried correcting it. You will just have to come to Yukon Artists At Work next week to see the real deal!
Thanks for looking,
Val
I think the colour on this photo is a little off, it had lost the contrast even after I tried correcting it. You will just have to come to Yukon Artists At Work next week to see the real deal!
Thanks for looking,
Val
Monday, April 7, 2008
Louie SOLD
Louie was gracious enough to sit for the entire portrait session! He was ready to go home for a little tea party afterwards. If you have a special friend or favorite object that you would like a small painting of, contact me.
Thanks for looking!
Val
bajaval@gmail.com
www.valhodgson.com
Thanks for looking!
Val
bajaval@gmail.com
www.valhodgson.com
Friday, April 4, 2008
Starting Dinner
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
There's a Cowboy in Us All
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
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