Rain Dancing

This is inspired by the first drum circle I participated in. I could see the waves of energy pulsing as we were all joined with the strong steady heartbeat of Grandfather Drum. The communal spirit was a much needed experience. It was a day of healing.

Brick's Rabbit Hole

This is a piece I did for my son for his 8th birthday. The concept is entirely his. Brick is falling down the rabbit hole (he is obsessed with Alice In Wonderland) with another Brick reaching down to catch him. Very interesting...

finished "Avalon"

I've jumped right to the finished piece. Avalon approves!

5th photo of "Avalon"

4th photo of "Avalon"

Removed the rubber mask and began painting the tail and skin.

3rd photo for "Avalon"

Put masking fluid on a couple bubbles. Added more layers to the water. Next step I will peel off the mask.

2nd photo for "Avalon"

Covered the figure with masking fluid and started painting the water and light rays. I've gotten a lot of questions about masking fluid. Watercolor paint works as a stain on the paper. I need to remember the lighter colors b/c if I paint over them they cannot be corrected. In this painting I need Avalon's skin to be a lighter peach color. If she gets the blue of the water on her I will not be able to correct it. I use masking fluid, which is a liquid rubber that I can paint over Avalon and the fish. When it dries it becomes a rubber mask. Once the water is finished I can remove the masking fluid, the figure will still be clean white paper and I can start painting her. Masking fluid is my very best friend!