Challenge 28. February, 2013

Berkenstock wrote

on 14 Feb 2013 10:21 PM

I made the good wife a red velvet cake but she spoiled it by getting off work early before I got it iced.

Berkenstock wrote

on 14 Feb 2013 11:33 PM

Sure Jen always willing to share.  When shall we expect you.  It is only around 66 mile drive so yourself plenty of time.

Berkenstock wrote

on 14 Feb 2013 11:37 PM

I ment 600 mile.

Kim513 wrote

on 15 Feb 2013 3:47 PM

Geri - So nice to invite us all! Hope there's some cake left! Wonder if it looks like the cake in the Chall. photo this month?

B.J. Bailey wrote

on 16 Feb 2013 11:26 AM

I am posting a couple of sketches from photos I took after a snow storm that left snow on everything. It was an overcast day and everything was black and white. I was trying out the indian ink pens purchased a long time ago and forgot I had. So using the ink with no ability to correct, they are not great but I enjoyed the process. The one with the house (really out of shape) I did because I wanted to try and do negative painting to get the snow that filled the bush in front of it. The other one in case you can't tell has a stream in front.

J.V.Schaffer wrote

on 16 Feb 2013 2:40 PM

I really like the one with the stream Bonnie but the other one is pretty good too

A Gal Named Sam wrote

on 16 Feb 2013 7:16 PM

Bonnie, I saw this earlier and was frustrated that my husband called to me before I could comment.  It was time to go out.  Of course, I knew there was a stream on the first one.  You did a great job with those ink pens.  I think these are very nice.  The trees are well done.  I like the cluster of buildings among the trees.

The tree on the second one is super.  You did a great job suggesting snow.  Well done.

Berkenstock wrote

on 16 Feb 2013 9:06 PM

Jen finished off the last piece about 1/2 hr. ago but when you show up I will just for you.

Turps245 wrote

on 16 Feb 2013 9:50 PM

Geri, You are a champ!

Well Worked some more on Small One and really overworked the beater and BG. Having trouble with his fingers too. This is where I am today.

His mouth and tongue are not that red! I shrunk the beater a bit as it seemed to overwhelm. Probably should have just used a wooden spoon! I also moved his right shirt up as Howard said his neck was too long and I shrunk his tongue as the same chap said his tongue was too fat. I love engineers!

Grizzlypainter wrote

on 17 Feb 2013 12:13 AM

Hello all

OK, you should be getting over the shock of me posting about.........now. It's been a while. I've enjoyed seeing all new talent that's joined , as well as the old, er I mean , existing regulars and their exceptional talents :-) The comments have been spot on, it's truly a great place to share and learn. I apologize for my lack of posts and comments. I read 95% of all posts on my phone, just never seem to be where I can reply. I'll just say a grand hello to all y'all.

I had a little extra time this evening so I thought I'd work on on of the challenges for the month, the ever popular Kingfisher. I can't recall doing many bird paintings, so this is a little outside my landscape comfort zone. It's oil on 11x14 canvas. This was the best photo with the least glare. Enjoy

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