Warming Up With New Pencils

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….trying out my new pencil crayons that my son-in-law gave me for Christmas

To start the New Year out right I signed up for a three hour art class that went live over Zoom. There were over 500 people in the class and I recognized a few faces that I’ve come to know from Carla Sonheim’s on-line classes.

The class was intended to bring out our creative juices in writing and drawing. It was hosted by Carla Sonheim and Chris Wells and featured painter, Bobby Lucy and Guitarist, Jeremy Bass. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable session. I especially enjoyed the writing activities.

Before the class began I put together some art tools for the class and I came a cross an old ink line drawing that I had done years ago. I decided to test out my new coloured pencils that my son-in-law gave me for Christmas. The colours were rich and lovely to work with and gave the old line painting new life. My first official bit of art for 2021.

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The Rabbit…a Symbol of New Life

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….I don’t think that was my husband’s intent when he drew this funny guy

If there’s one thing we need for 2021 is hope for a renewed life, a life of hope and prosperity.

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Wednesday’s Wacky Birds – December 30, 2020

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….happy Birthday Gaelan and Brendan

Some days Kevin just can’t stop painting and sometimes he forgets that he’s already created a wacky bird for the week. This week he has three wacky birds to share.

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Both Winnie and I like the last one best. Reminds me of me with the first coffee of the morning.

Wacky Birds for Christmas

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…Kevin’s birds are a hit with the granddaughters

Well I’m not sure that the youngest really appreciates them yet but the five year old loves them. Last week’s drawings became gifts for the two girls. Winnie has already been given hers and the other is waiting to be mailed.

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Monster Monday – 1 1/2 Days Late

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….with Christmas I’m a little behind with my posts

Kevin has outdone himself with his latest drawings. I have to come up with some kind of children’s book where I can feature his monsters and wacky birds.

More Seasonal Drawings for W&S

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….“can’t let down my fans”

After seeing yesterday’s Monster Monday drawings our 5 year old granddaughter requested a painting of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and our daughter-in-law in London requested a painting for her daughter’s room.

Kevin wasted no time and on top of the snowman that he painted earlier he whipped up a Rudolph painting. He’s a little angry looking but I think he’s had enough of COVID as well. This morning the commissioned monster painting was done, sized to fit in an 8 x 10 frame. Not sure if that one is ready for publication but as soon as I get the green light I will post it.

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Macro Monday – December 21, 2020

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…time to look for indoor macro shots

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Macro shots of painting supplies and paint from my art studio.

Monster Monday – Best Pals

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…this one was a big hit with the granddaughters today, Dec. 21, 2020

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This painting was particularly popular and it was requested that this one be framed.

Intuitive Painting

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….working small

I’m in love with intuitive painting. I never quite know where I’m going when I start but the process is very meditative. As I get into the painting I see some themes pop up and I go there but try to stay loose. I still need to work on that.

I’ve always wanted to paint gifts for friends but have lacked self confidence or run out of time or both. This year I made the time and dove in. I started with just laying down marks and then randomly layered colour all over the board. Once the first layer dried I layered another random selection of colour over the first and usually in opposite temperatures, i.e. cool vs warm colours.

Here are some examples of how the process starts.