Art Lovers Corner

Homemade book

2008-01-20T21:00:00.000-08:00

This is back to back journal/sketch book.

It is a fun little book to have. Easy to carry around, when you want to do quick sketches on one side, and journal entry on the other.

Dimension are 41/2 x6"

Five signatures on both side using text paper.

Homemade book

2008-01-20T20:52:00.000-08:00

Homemade book using the coptic stitch .

Text paper suitable for journal writing, pencil sketches or inks.

Homemade book using the coptic stitch

2008-01-20T20:39:00.000-08:00

This handmade book was created by using
different papers with 5 signatures.
The first signature is Tsong Khang paper
(60gsm)~natural color .
The second signature is opaque white text paper.
The third signature is St.Armand's paper from
Montreal suitable for, light washes
and Ink
The fourth signature is text paper lines with
mylar great for colured pencil.
The last signature is Ysong Khang paper (60gsm)

MACRO DELPHINIUM FLOWER

2007-12-30T09:06:00.000-08:00

Done on Arches w/c paper 51/2 x8 in watercolor, and watersoluble oil pastels.

MAGNOLIA

2007-12-30T09:02:00.000-08:00

Done on St. Armand's paper in watercolor and ink 8x8 for the WDE hosted with Connie.

Peony in Glass

2007-10-20T10:16:00.000-07:00

Done with artist quality oil pastels (Sennelier, Holbein). Double matted .

It was framed and given to my sister as a gift for Christmas.

Malas

2007-10-16T20:47:00.000-07:00

This was inspired from a photo from Bhutan.

Someone I met sent me these beautiful photos, and told me I could use it for paintings.

Done in gouache, watercolor and silver ink on unryu paper 5x6

Cute little Gargoyle

2007-10-13T07:19:00.000-07:00

Photo courtesy from TeAnne from the Wet Canvas Reference Library
Done on unryu paper 5x6
Gouache, watercolor,ink and silver
I did a demo using mulberry and unryu paper in Wet Canvas.
To view the demo please go here

My nickname in this site is Chloe_1 ;-)))

http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449548

Butterfly on Coneflower

2007-10-13T07:16:00.000-07:00

Photo courtesy from Lisik at Wet Canvas Photo Reference Library
Done on mulberry paper 5x6 with gouache, acrylic,watercolor, and silver ink.
In the process of using the painting to make one of my homemade books using the coptic stitch. Stay tuned-)

Water LiLy

2007-10-07T07:31:00.000-07:00

Done on Unryu Japanese paper 5x6.

Gouache and silver ink.

Photo reference courtesey from Kathryn8 from Wet Canvas Reference Library Photos.

This painting was used as book cover from my home made books using the coptic stitch.

See below

Guanyin~Bodhisattva of Compassion & Mercy

2007-10-07T01:39:00.000-07:00

Done in gouache and silver ink 5x6 on Unryu Japanese Paper~ Guan Yin is a well known figure in Buddhism representing Compassion & Mercy.

This painting was used for one of my book covers done in with the coptic stitch.

Below are the finished book.

Magnolia~Spring Theme

2007-09-29T09:21:00.000-07:00

This is the second painting for my Fours Seasons Theme..
Photo courtesy from SilverLady of Wet Canvas. Resource Library
Done on unryu japanese paper. 5x6
In Vancouver, B.C. magnolias could be seen in many parts of the city in April

There are over 223 species of magnolias.
I chose the magnolia as my spring theme, because I am enchanted by these gorgeous blooms.

Lotus Flower

2007-09-25T19:50:00.001-07:00

Lotus Flower on Yupo paper

Watercolor & Inks

White mat 9x12

Fall Music

2007-09-24T19:40:00.000-07:00

Inspired from a photo reference provide by leamacd
from Wet Canvas.
Done on Mulberry Paper 5x6 ~gouache and silver ink.
Will be using this painting for book cover.
Coming soon!

Sunrise on high lake Manitoba

2007-09-18T17:47:00.000-07:00

This painting is from a photo , courtesy of blu_ize from the All Media Art Events.

Yupo paper 9x12 with Winsor& Newton watercolors.

Rock Formations

2007-09-15T07:02:00.000-07:00

This was done from the Sept. 9 WDE, photo courtesy of Susn who hosted the event.
Done in a watersoluble graphite underpainting, with acrylics and ink. 8x10 matted.

Swan

2007-09-04T20:03:00.000-07:00

Swan courtesy of missmouse from the reference library in WDE .Graphite, ink, Lightwash HB Derwent pencil and colored pencil. 8x10

Frankie the Cat

2007-09-04T19:58:00.000-07:00

This is Frankie the Cat..courtesy of bluelilac who hosted the August 31st. WDE..Done with graphite, water soluble HB Derwent lightwash pencil, and gouache. 8x10

Magnolia

2007-08-20T09:33:00.000-07:00

Magnolia

Done in watercolor and gouache

Done from a photo I took from the magnolia trees which blooms here in abundance here in spring

71/2 x11

Bird eating

2007-08-20T09:29:00.000-07:00

This was done in one of the WetCanvas events.

Fun piece!

Oil Pastels 5x6

Unmatted

Tulips

2007-08-20T09:28:00.000-07:00

Tulips

Watercolor 81/2 x11

Unmatted

Rosehips

2007-08-20T09:12:00.000-07:00

Rosehips done in watercolor on masa paper

Matted 11x14

Peacock

2007-08-20T09:08:00.000-07:00

Done in oil pastel

This was a fun piece. Done in one of the Wet Canvas forum events.

Matted

11x14

Still Life with Bananas

2007-08-20T09:05:00.000-07:00

Watercolor and Gouache

I did this still life at my mother's home while travelling.

Matted 11x14

Pear Duet

2007-08-20T09:02:00.000-07:00

Acrylic 11x 11 1/2

Matted

Daffodils Near Window

2007-08-20T08:58:00.000-07:00

Acrylic

Floating Mat 8x14

Sold

Lily from my garden

2007-08-20T08:53:00.000-07:00

Plein Air watercolor with mat
It was a beautiful ,quiet,sunny afternoon when I painted this lily from my garden.
Matted 12x14
Matting color may vary from different monitors.

Waterlily

2007-08-20T08:02:00.001-07:00

Acrylic 8x10

Abstract

2007-07-27T07:22:00.000-07:00

Acrylic 8x10 on canvas board

This was for the July 27th WDE in Wet Canvas

Ready to hang.

This is dedicated to all women artist.Check it out ..It's a great video!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUDIoN-_Hxs

Ladybug on lily

2007-07-27T06:53:00.000-07:00

This watercolor was done en plein air.

This ladybug has been spending some time in my garden, and I think it was purposely there for me to paint it ...:-)))

I've always been very fond of ladybugs since I was a child.