Word of week: Dessert
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IllustrationFriday: creative fun
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010works of this week
Thursday, August 26th, 2010I worked on and have been touching up this scratch board image of “2 zebras”.
Also
IF image, word of week: Atmosphere
This is a pastel painting
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Interested in any of these works, Please let me know.
lisa@lisasart.com
IllustrationFriday: creative fun
Thursday, August 19th, 2010Word of week: star gazing
This time of year in northern hemisphere is a time for star gazing and looking for shooting stars/meteor showers.
This is image brings up some awesome memories.
In Fall of 2001, Max and I got up at 5am to go to Wollaston beach to watch a great stream of meteor showers. I get teary eyed thinking of it.
I was pregnant with Emily and we were still in Quincy in small apt. It was (and always is) an amazing nature Show. We looked up into the dark sky to see the stars and spotted each falling star that we could. We decided to make wishes on them falling stars. I’ve note some of the wishes, like a house/home, healthy baby,…. and look at my life presently in awe.
2 beautiful girls, a house/home, a place for my art to create, 1st solo show, other opportunities to show and sell my art.
Just sitting with this , all I can say is WOW, Thank you.
Enjoy
embroidered J
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Recent client.
Embroidered J on 3 towels.
This kind of stitching is called crewel embroidery.
I used to do hand embroider and work for a co. that made masonic items. Co. closed in 2001.
This past year it was interesting to get invited by friend to a masonic installation. I had never been to one before or seen them in entire uniform and such. It was cool to see and know the work behind some of the items they wore.
Enjoy
Fly Upward
Saturday, August 7th, 2010“Fly Upward”
We had a wildlife rescue in our yard recently. I was looking out the window and noticed our neighbor’s cat stalking and jumping away from something in our garden. I went out to look but didn’t see anything at first. My husband called me back out when he found it. It was a young robin that had one wing slightly hurt and couldn’t fly. I called animal control and they came to pick it up. They took it to the local wildlife rehabilitation.
I called a couple of days later for an update on the robin. It turned out that they were able to help it and eventually it moved to a fostering home to heal and be released when well. She mentioned the young ones have a pretty good chance of recovery and release. It was one of a few robins that had been brought in to the wildlife rehab.
Good to know there are those out there to lend a helping hand. We felt good about our deed.
In these times it’s a good point to remember that there is help and hope.
Life is meant to be lived to the fullest.
Bring out your talents and share it with the others.
A small act can make so much of a difference.
So stretch your wings, strengthen them to the wind and Fly.
Feature Art/product
“Snow Leopard” is my latest scratch board image I created from a photo I took at the zoo of the snow leopard.
This art work will be among my other scratch board works presented in my upcoming “White on Black” 2011 calendar, which will be available for purchase.
More details to come about purchasing “White on Black” 2011 calendar.
You can see the other scratch board works at my Scratch Board page.
I’ll be exhibiting my works in September at the Pawtucket Arts Festivals Open Studios days. See info in Art News below.
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Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasart.com
Art News
Lisa Guarino, dba Lisa’s Art & Horses
Exhibit at Pawtucket Arts Festival
Open Studio Days:
September 25, 11:00am- 5:00pm
September 26, 11:00am- 5:00pm
558-560 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket, RI
The Equine Art Guild’s News
Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!
Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .
Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”
For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.
Other News
WBO Gift Shop
Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.
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Dogs Days of Summer
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Happy Summertime
“Dog Days of Summer”
Ah, yes summer days. Some days are Hot, Humid and Hazy. Other days a cool winds blows through to bring some relief for a time. Air conditioners and fans whirring away.
There’s a slowing down for a time, when too hot to do some things. People taking vacation to recharge and relax for a bit.
Lazy long days filled with a dip in a pool, or going to the beach to take in the waves.
BBQ’s, outings, Lemonade.
Make some lemonade and share it with someone.
Feature Art/product
“Adrift ” is a watercolor pencil drawing I did for illustration Friday’s weekly event. Each week a “word of the week” is sent out to members who participate in this fun event. Images are posted my members to the illustrationfriday blog. I’ve enjoyed participating.
Feel free to join in the fun too.
Drift away into these Dog Days of summer.
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Art News
BankRI exhibit: scratch board works by Lisa Wald Guarino.
Feb/Mar 2010.
Providence:
February: Pitman Street Gallery. (near Eastside Market food store)
Hours: M-W 8:30am-5pm,Thurs, Friday 8:30am-5pm
March: One Turks Head Place (downtown Prov. )
Hours: M-W 8:30am-5pm,Thurs, Friday 8:30am-5pm,
Third Thursday: March 18, Reception, Meet the artist and see her scratch board work. And enjoy some cheese and wine. Hours 5pm-9pm.
The Equine Art Guild’s News
Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!
Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .
Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”
For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.
Other News
WBO Gift Shop
Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.
Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.
Teacher of the Year, 2010 Nat. Greene school
Friday, June 11th, 2010Teacher of the Year, 2010 Nat. Greene school
How I created “Great Horned Owl” scratchboard
Monday, June 7th, 2010“How I Created Great Horned Owl scratch board”
One of the mediums I’ve really liked working in is scratch board.
Scratch board is a board with a thin layer of clay that is then covered with India ink. A sharp tool is used to scratch out lines and create an image.
An image is created focusing on the light detail areas. It’s a reverse from working in other mediums such as charcoal or pen and Ink where an artist draws black lines and dark areas of an image on a white paper.
I use an exacto knife to scratch out the image.
I’ll show you my work at each stage as I created “Great Horned Owl” in this medium.
Here is the reference photo I picked to use for this image. I photographed this Great Horned Owl at an Audubon Society exhibit.
I started by deciding where I wanted the owl on the scratch board. As in the photo reference, I decided to have the owl image vertical on the board like a portrait.
As a rule, I don’t place the image in the exact middle of the board but just off center. It creates a better composition overall.
I then start to scratch out lines of the owl. Because I’m working on a black background my focus is on the light detailed areas of the image.
Here is a detail image of the face of the owl with eye and beak. I scratched out a line for the pupil and the eyebrow and light areas to define the face.
I worked the image of the owl and branch that I chose to place it on. In the reference photo the owl is on a perch.
I like to place the animal in a more natural setting so I placed him on a branch.
Building on a natural setting, I added a moon peeking out of clouds and a thin twig above to indicate more of the tree.
Lastly, I added a slightly lower branch to fill the space at the bottom of the board.
I’m happy with the final image. I then signed my name at the right hand corner of the board.
That’s how “Great Horned Owl” was created.
Thank you
Check out Great Gift items at Lisa’s Art & Horses
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Art News
BankRI exhibit: scratch board works by Lisa Wald Guarino.
The Equine Art Guild’s News
“Le Cadeau du Cheval“
Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!
Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .
Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”
For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.
Other News
WBO Gift Shop
Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.
Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.
Choosing Mediums
Friday, May 7th, 2010“Choosing Mediums”
I recently got a question from a young girl about being an artist and creating. Her question was, “What mediums have I used and liked?”
I would like to explain at the start that it was over many years that I practiced and perfected my skills.
I started rather young and really liked it, so I spent a lot time learning and practicing drawing and painting.
I’ve worked with some mediums regularly over the years while other mediums I’ve worked with for a short time then put them aside.
So what mediums have I liked and used?
I’ve dappled in a number of different mediums.
Oils, acrylics
For a short time when I was young I took oil painting lessons with a local artist. I liked the freedom of brush and paint on a canvas.
Though I liked oil painting, I decided after a while to put it aside and move on.
I’ve also done some work in acrylics and liked it, but didn’t really stay with it.
Charcoal, Pastels
I’ve always enjoyed and still do charcoal drawings.
I like the feel of charcoal and the soft lines it can create.
About 15 years ago, I got into pastels. I like the feel of the chalk like sticks of Nupastels. I’ve done a number of portraits over the years using this medium.
Color Pencil
I’ve done some work with colored pencils too. Yet my working with them has been on and off.
Some pencils require working up layers to build up an image.
Recently I’ve found I rather like watercolor pencils.
They can be used as regular pencils with the added benefit of being able to add water to them for a watercolor wash effect if desired.
I did a couple of ‘soldier portraits’ and some more recent illustrations using them.
Pen and Ink
This is another medium I’ve always loved and have used regularly over the years. I enjoy creating with various lines to form an image.
Mixed media
I’ve found using a mix of mediums fun at times too.
Pen and Ink and digital (computer graphic program)
Pen and Ink and watercolor pencil
Pen and Ink and Marker.
Scratch board
I’ve always been intrigued by this medium.
I remember in school doing scratch art. This is a paper painted with lots of colors, which then had a black coating of India ink applied all over it. With a sharp tool, one could scratch out images and lines and see the colors underneath revealed.
Recently I picked up this medium again.
Scratch board comes in white sheets that ink can be applied to or ‘already prepared’ boards that are ready to scratch.
I really love this medium.
I like the contrast from dark to light that can be created.
I recently had an exhibit of my scratch board art in a gallery. People seemed to liked it a lot.
I’ve chosen a few mediums to stay with that I work best in.
As far as image, I tend to decide what medium to use by what subject matter or feeling I’m aiming to create.
Creating art has been something I do and plan to continue doing for many years.
I’m learning and growing through creating. Each medium has its use in creating the images.
Keep the creativity flowing
Check out Great Gift items at Lisa’s Art & Horses
Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasart.com
Please feel free to forward this newsletter to friends and family. Just click the”Forward to a Friend” link below.
Art News
BankRI exhibit: scratch board works by Lisa Wald Guarino.
The Equine Art Guild’s News
Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!
Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .
Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”
For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.
Other News
WBO Gift Shop
Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.
Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.
Kites and Wind
Saturday, April 10th, 2010Happy Spring
“Kites and Wind”
My girls received some kites from one of their uncles recently. So on a warm sunny Saturday afternoon we took the girls to Chase Farm, which has land open to the public. It consists of an old farm house, fields, a flower garden and a pond.
We walked up a field to a small hill and tried out the kites. The wind blew off and on. Our first attempts seemed minimal and only got kites up in spurts. There was someone else with a kite that was able to get the kite way up high. I wondered how. It looks so easy when others do it. We tried a few times and different methods. Eventually and amazingly we got one kite up and high into the wind. It was great.
I thought about the wind. It moves things along. The wind can fill and push a kite up and in many directions. The wind can carry a kite way up high into the sky to float above. It can go from being a very gentle wind to a strong flowing wind. It feels good sometimes to feel the wind.
My thoughts wonder where the wind can take me. Sometimes I feel like the wind is guiding me along my path.
“Fill me up and take me where I am to go.”
Feature Art/product:
My art exhibit at One Turks Head Place, Providence.
It was a wonderful exhibit with BankRI. The reception was great. It felt great to connect with others and receive their comments and compliments.
My BankRI exhibit closed this past Wednesday.
One can still view it at my scratch board page, though. Each piece is for sale.
Leave a comment at my blog on which is your favorite.
Check out Great Gift items at Lisa’s Art & Horses
Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasart.com
Please feel free to forward this newsletter to friends and family. Just click the”Forward to a Friend” link below.
Art News
The Equine Art Guild’s News
Several artists in the EAG were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!
Visit The Equine Art Guild website at www.equineartguild.com .
Soldier Portraits
Darla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”
For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com) or visit SoldierPortraits.org.
Other News
Shop the WBO Gift Shop and help WBO and members of WBO. We have added
new items to the gift shop and will continue to add more and change
items.
Before you go shopping somewhere else, check out the WBO Gift Shop.