Dicksie's Painting Place: 2015-02-22

Friday, February 27, 2015

Shan's Kitty

oil on linen canvas panel

6"x6"

This little kitty had been abandoned and was rescued by my niece, Shannon, and her guy, Tay. Without a Mama around, it took awhile for him to get used to using the kitty litter box. Joe and I cat-sat for them in the beginning and got to help with that experience. Good thing he's so darn cute!

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Artsy Gecko

6" x 6"

oil on linen panel

To continue on my gecko kick, I found this little guy in Bisbee, AZ. He looked up at me and pleaded with his steely eyes, "Take me home!" So I did. He didn't ask me to paint him, but I'm thinking that he probably has enjoyed the extra attention. Getting the shadow right was a bit of an issue, but once I got him to hold still, it worked out okay.

About Me

I have loved painting, sketching, playing with colors for as long as I can remember, but that love has always been relegated to "later" or "when I have time." Well, it's later and I've decided to make the time. I've learned through the tutelage of mentors, trial and error, watching U-tube and videos I’ve purchased, studying other artists' work, and attending workshops. I particularly love portraiture--of course I would choose the most difficult genre! (A friend recently asked me if I was still painting my way through the family album.) I also love painting still lifes. I see art in everything, and I look forward to sharing my late-blooming passion!