Red Team - International School of Bangkok all classes reunion 2014

Red Team

International School of Bangkok all Classes Reunion

9 x 12

Oil on Raymar panel

$150

After a brief respite with travels to New York City for a YANKEES baseball game...watching #2 play in his last season and a trip to Chicago to do some portrait painting I am back and trying to get in a couple more 30 in 30 paintings done before the challenge is over!  

This is the flag carrying ceremony as the games were about to begin.  The teams are all color coded and theoretically we all remember our colors from high school and join in the team spirit!  It was great fun with lots of antics...as you can imagine.  BUT...what goes on at the ISB reunions STAYS at the ISB reunions!  

Watching - International School of Bangkok all Classes reunion

The Games

International School of Bangkok all Classes Reunion

9 x 12

Oil on Raymar Panel

$150

This is a group intently watching the games at the ISB reunion.  I am really trying to be loose here but still capture the essence of the personalities in this piece.  It was hard to walk away without nitpicking and getting into more detail but I am happy with where it landed.  

Singha - International School of Bangkok all Classes Reunion - 2014

Singha

International School of Bangkok all Classes Reunion

8 x 16

Oil on Raymar Panel

$150

Singha is the beverage of choice for the ISB crowd.  I don't even know where they get it but it shows up at every reunion!  I chose to paint a bottle...so unlike me as I usually stick with figures and portraits...but I thought this truly represented ISB.  So it is a portrait of sorts.  

My bottle of Singha beer is a continuation of my 30 paintings in 30 days hosted by Leslie Saeta.  

Mary - International School of Bangkok Thailand all Classes Reunion - 2014

Mary

International School of Bangkok all Classes Reunion

8 x 8

Oil on Raymar Panel

$150

When we lived in Thailand we lived in a compound that held three houses.  Our landlord lived in one and the Mary Gardner and her family lived in the other.  Mary was in my brother's class...her sister Cassie was my classmate.  How fun to see Mary again at the ISB reunion and talk over old times.  She looks great and it at a wonderful place in her life.  Nice that even though we lost touch we still connect and had such fun reminiscing about the good old days.  

This is a continuation of my 30 paintings in 30 days challenged and hosted by Leslie Saeta.  

International School of Bangkok Reunion 2014

Portrait sketch from the International School of Bangkok All Classes Reunion

8 x 8

Oil on Raymar panel

$150

I am continuing my 30 paintings in 30 days series.  I have painted every day but not posted every day.  Part of my challenge is to post only those paintings that I am happy with...and I have not been happy with a couple so...a couple of days were skipped.  THIS portrait, however, was so fun!  I just love her hair and what a great attitude.  Many thanks to Peppy Doggett for letting me use your fabulous photograph.  

TWISTER...International School of Bangkok all classes reunion 2014

TWISTER

International School of Bangkok all Classes Reunion

12 x 12

Oil on Raymar Panel

$150

As I have said time and time again...and will continue to say for the rest of the month the reunion for the International School of Bangkok was wonderful.  Games were organized...I use the term organized very loosely!!!  Twister was great fun to watch.  I almost named this piece Bottoms Up!!!

30 paintings in 30 days continues!!

Mr Reeves - International School of Bangkok Thailand all classes reunion

Mr Reeves

8 x 10

Oil on Raymar panel

$150

Today's 30 in 30 painting is a quick sketch of Mr. Reeves.  During his time at the International School of Bangkok Mr Reeves shaped many lives...he taught more than just science.  His students always make sure he attends the reunions and make sure he is well taken care of.  

This one was painted on a medium gray background.  I usually paint on white, but loved the way this gray color affected my skin tones.  So fun to experiment and these quick paintings are the perfect time to stretch myself.