Glass Jar painting sketch

(Sorry for the slightly blurry photo)

Painted with water mixable Oil colours

I did this quick painting sketch yesterday. I have decided to do some kind of art work every day even if it is just something very small and insignificant and quick. I am always hearing that the best way to get better is to get better! Practice makes perfect. And the reason why that phrase is so well known as to be worn from much meaning to anyone is because it is true!!

Horse Portrait (for sale)

I did this one last week at the Art Group which I went to again.

Pastel on black drawing board.

   For sale for $80,00NZ Contact me at felicitydeverell@yahoo.com

Daniel F Gerhartz

I have just heard of this artist for the first time today and seen his paintings for the first time, they are so beautiful. Here is some of Daniel Gerhartz's work.

I love his painting technique. I've always been drawn to impressionist and impressionist inspired paintings.

His  use of light is stunning

He is a master at painting flesh tones something I have a great deal of trouble with

Light seems to shimmer over his paintings

They sparkle. Isn't this a lovely one, I love how the blond girl is looking out at you

If you love these paintings you should go along to his website where there are allot more stunners.

He also has a blog

An Art Group

   Last Thursday my dad insisted I go along to an art group at the sailing club where he and my brother sails every week. It was a good experience and I am considering joining as they are a regular group with a president and everything. They are all old ladies and very good artists too. "Old fogies" they call themselves! They gave me good advise on the portrait I did of my friend Tabitha who also came along with her sister. They all agreed I had talent which was encouraging, though I know I have a long way to go yet.

   In the summer the cruse ships come in and they sell art to the rich foreigners that come ashore; perhaps I will be able to sell some of my work that way...

Parrots and portraits

  In June my brother turned 21 and this is what I gave him on the day. It is a scarlet macaw I believe, I didn't know until he had told me! It is a bit bigger than and A3 picture, it is no standard size as I cut it out of a lager piece of black drawing board I had. It is done in pastel.