Summer Drawing to a Close

Launch at Breezy Point 8x10 

Drawing for the summer has been a highlight to getting out. I visited another artists home and found out she also offers an Air B&B called Breezy Point in La Crosse with a beautiful view of Lake Onalaska. After a morning of drawing I also resumed to painting another image.

Next stop the International Friendship Garden in La Crosse.

 

I set out with my new set of colored markers. Only a 60% off coupon could tease me to go shopping and procure a new art purchase of colored pens. It can be a challenge trying out a new medium, these aren't my favorite, but after sketching for some time I started to get used to them.

 

 

Besides all the flowers and foliage, another artist shared her garden bounty. It was the most perfect tomato.

Riverside Gardens 8x10

More-Dog Days of Summer

Beau 8x10

Had a couple more dogs to do in August. It's fun to do the different breeds and poses.

Mandy 8x10

 

 

Tried picking up some of the collar and eye color to make this pooches profile more pronounced. 

I memory of Mandy. This cutie is portrayed in one of her owners favorite  colors, lime green. She really stands out.

I enjoy pets and hope some of you cat lovers contact me for a painted portrait.

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Peaks and Backwaters

 

 

A much needed camping trip to check out Pike's Peak State Park in Iowa led to some creative time for drawing and eventually painting.

Pike's Peak 8x10

The beautiful overlook across the Mississippi River to Wisconsin was the inspiration for this painting.

Yellow River Backwaters 8x10

 

While there we also visited the Effigy Mounds National Monument taking the easier trail along the Yellow River.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Besides hiking I spent some time drawing the views from the park and campsite.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Sometimes you even just find those things right in front of you to draw.                                         

Dogs Days of Summer

Just finished up several pet portrait commissions of dogs that will be joining their families soon.

This grouping I call

"Stan's Best Friends"

These two really are the best buddies according to Kjersten. Bella and Lola 11x14

When they're ready for a walk these three amigos can be a handful for Debra.

Sadie, Copper & Maya 11x14

Lovely Luna happy to please and pose for Marissa. Luna 8x10

These three portraits will join the walls of fame among Stan's family. Here's Rescue Squad 11x14 all framed up.