Hilton Head Mug - Kim

Kim

4 x 4

Oil on board

$60

This is the third in the Hilton Head 2012 series.  Here is her story as crafted by Wanda Rottenfussser...

Black Friday and word of another sinister crime has come to my attention.  Kim "The Scoop" Rosser has been seen at the infamous Gelati Celesti in Richmond, Va. stuffing children with (gasp!) homemade pumpkin gingersnap ice cream.  These children are already stuffed with turkey making this even more evil.  She has also been known to depict family members as chickens and has been observed ruthlessly cropping the faces of associates before embalming them in paint.  She must be stopped. 

 You can see the whole gang at 2012hiltonheadcaper.blogspot.ca

Hilton Head Beach pups

While at Hilton Head taking Karin Jurick's workshop I stayed at a fabulous beach house with three friends.  It was a wonderful week and we hated to see it end.  As a way of continuing our "stay" the four of us decided to do a Hilton Head beach challenge.  Every two weeks we are going to all paint our own version of the same photograph from our Hilton Head stay.  So here are the first four!

"This Way!"

8 x 10

Oil on Raymar Panel

Here is Chris Werst's challenge painting

Her blog is chriswerst.blogspot.com

Lydia Jechorek's version

Her blog is lydiajechorek.blogspot.com

And last but not least is Regula Scheifele (Lulu)

regulascheifele.blogspot.com

Laurie - Hilton Head 2012

Laurie's mug

Hilton Head Workshop member

4 x 4

oil on board

 
The Hilton Head saga continues with Wanda Rottenfusser at the helm...here is her story...

Received notice another Hilton Head perpetrator has been spotted in Virginia.  Laurie "Smooth as Silk" Pyszkowski is known to plaster seaside graffiti on fabric and display it at bazaars and in boutiques.  Do not approach, you could end up with a turtle on your scarf.  This is a particularly heinous crime and your help in apprehending her is crucial.

Thirty in Thirty - The Best Years of our Lives

My 30 paintings in 30 days concludes with the final five.  Just a few days short of my deadline will give my boards time to dry and make sure I don't have any mistakes.  I will be installing this series at Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road  Lorton, VA 22079, on the 19th.  The meet the artist reception is the 23rd of November from 5 to 7 in building 16.  

Reflections

This is so typical of the age depicted.  A Vietnam Vet reflecting on his life at the Vietnam War Memorial.  Gazing at a wall filled with memories he is wearing his military beret with pins, patches and awards haphazardly attached to his hat and clothing.  

Doorman

How many retired and semi-retired people take on jobs just for extra money or to get out and talk to people.  I thought this so relevant.

Red Hair

This woman had fiery red hair in her youth.  Hair grays and loses some of its luster, but it can be returned to its youthful glow with some help.  I added the pearls because my mom loves pearls.  She still has the necklace my dad gave her for their wedding...a beautiful strand of graduated pearls.  It is so indicative of the age.

Joy

The joy of a blessed life.  The trials and tribulations that life has thrown her way served to make her stronger.  She has survived and now is basking in the memories of a wonderful life.

Eternal Love

“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” 
― Dr. Seuss

AND...as an aside... it is a good thing I finished a few days early.  I was given 30  6 x 6 boards to do these paintings.  Each board was already drilled in the back with a notch for hanging so it was imperative that they be painted the the notch at the top back so they could hang properly...well you guessed it!  I painted one going the wrong way.  I was heartsick last night as I was putting labels on the backs and arranging them for installation.  Thank heaven my neighbor, a contractor and owner of Renovator Pro came to my rescue and drilled a notch in the proper place!  

Now I just have to wait for the paint to dry and install them for the show...so exciting!!!

Hilton Head Gang 2012 Karin Jurick is up first!

Karin Jurick

Hilton Head Gang Class of 2012

4 x 4

Oil on Board

The Hilton Head Gang rides again!  Mugs shots were once again taken at the Karin Jurick Workshop on Hilton Head Island.  Everyone tried to look as sinister as they possibly could.  So I am, once again, enjoying this challenge.  

It is another small respite from my 30 in 30 series, but I will have the final ones posted by the end of the week.  I install them on Monday!!!  And the reception will be the 23rd at Lorton Workhouse Arts Center from 5 to 7.  I cannot wait to see them all hung together!

30 in 30 Series Continues...We enter our second half of life

This series has been so interesting for me.  I realize that I have loved every stage of my life.  Every stage has it challenges and its rewards...here we are entering our second fifty years...

Tired...

Yes, many of us are accused of looking tired...hahaha.  

Sunglasses..

Now we wear sunglasses to protect our eyes..no longer a cool factor...though he DOES look cool...doesn't he???

Dreamcatcher

We still have dreams.  Quiet, beautiful dreams about being with loved ones.  We know the value of our family and friends.  

 Self Assured

Self assuredness encourages us to express ourselves not as a rebellious gesture but just because we want to...whether society likes it or not.  

Nun

Anyone remember when nun's wore habits?  Many older nuns still do.  I love the white and black habit and the mysteriously regal look it gave the nuns I knew.  We always wondered what color their hair was...

30 in 30 - the series continues - grown ups

My 30 in 30 series continues and I continue to enjoy this project.  We have passed adolescence and now we are acting like grownups!  

Uncertain Future

This sailor is leaving the security of his family home for the first time and nervous about his future.  It is an exiting but stressful time.

Mr Cool

Yes, he is too cool for school.  Coming into his own and becoming confident in who he is.  

Happiness and confidence personified.

And another cool guy with stubble...stubble is a big part of looking cool when you are an adult.

I may have gotten too carried away with the sunglasses thing...but they are so fun to paint...and they seemed to fit the mood of the age so well.

Basking in the glow of the sun...confident, secure and ready for anything the world throws her way.  

Karin Jurick Workshop - Hilton Head Island 2012

It has been one year since I started my blog!   How appropriate to review/recap my Karin Jurick experience 2012 since the catalyst for this blog was Karin Jurick's workshop at Hilton Head Island in 2011.  I was encouraged to start a blog and paint daily.  Both practices have served me well.  

Pretzel

8 x 8

Oil on Board

This is my favorite painting from the workshop.  I love the perspective and I love the copper/bronze skin tones...coupled with the body angles it was an interesting piece to paint.

Here is Karin giving one of her fabulous demo's.  If you haven't seen her in action you are truly missing a master at work.  She brings life to each stroke applied to the board.  For me, watching her paint was the highlight of each day.  Here is a small taste of her genius in a youtube video

Yes, we had fun...and though I hadn't ridden a bike in eons...you really DON'T forget!  

This is my rendition of Karin's photo.  It is also the same photo she used in her you tube video at the link above.  It was a great warm up and great to see everyone's different take on the same photo.  I am using one of Karin's table top easels made by Brett. 

Here is one of the infamous mug shots.  Karin gave each of us a 4 x 4 board and a picture of a mug and we painted.  It is a great exercise.  

Another day, another painting!  I caught this dynamic duo chatting it up on the beach.  I just couldn't resist that bright red jacket and adorable white dog constantly talking and looking inquisitive!

We all are rapt in the magic of Karin's masterful brush strokes.

The Morris Whiteside Gallery hosted a reception for our class honoring Karin's work that hangs in the gallery.  Chris Werst, Regula Scheifele, Karin Jurick, Lydia Jechorek and I sported colorful Pashmina's generously given to us by Chris.  Here we are in front of Karin's work.

Last but not least, we ate at fabulous restaurants on the island.  Robert Irvine's "Eat!" restaurant...the food was delicious.  

It was a wonderful week filled with art, laughter, support and more art.  I treasure the relationships that developed through this class.