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Dogs Days of Summer

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Happy 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


“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.

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

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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

Le Cadeau du Cheval

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

jumper head missy pastel

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.

soldier

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.

nuzzling

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.

musicworld

ants

saddled up

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.

great horned owl

View exhibit online

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.

View Online exhibit

The Equine Art Guild’s News

Le Cadeau du Cheval

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.

IllustrationFriday: creative fun

Friday, April 30th, 2010

IllustrationFriday.com

word of the week: Ahead

if image, ahead

Honor Kentucky  Derby weekend.

Enjoy

virtual pARTy, April

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

virtual pARTy, April

Thanks for the reference photo by Kimberly Kelly Santini.

My Image:

Pen and Ink/Markers

virtual pARTy, April

Two creative events this week

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Two creative events this week.

The virtual pARTy for March.

Photo reference was provided by Linda Shantz.

Here’s my watercolour pencil image.

watercolour pencil image

and

IllustrationFriday.com

word this week: Expired

IFexpired

Enjoy

More creative work to share

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Virtual pARTy blog: http://the-virtual-party.blogspot.com/

This months pARTy reference photo was provided by Kim Santini.

My pastel entry to pARTy.

pastel of curly horse

IF (IllustrationFriday) image

This weeks word: Adrift

adrift

Two drawing events this week

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Virtual pARTy run by Kim Santini and  Linda Shantz, horse artists.

Photo reference provided by Linda Shantz

Here’s my pastel. Good to pick up pastel since it’s been awhile.

I’ve been working mostly on work and preparation for my exhibit of scratch board art at BankRI Galleries.

Enjoy.

Also  did illustrationfriday image.

word: wilderness, Pen and ink/watercolour pencil

Free Horse Gifts Event

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

“Free Horse Gifts.com”

Product: “Horse Markings”

Information and illustrations about horse markings.  Also included is a horse to draw markings and color in.

horse markings product

Drawing on Passion

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

“Drawing on Passion”

My mom recalls I started drawing when  “I first picked up a pencil”.  I have  always enjoyed drawing.  Though there were some times I’d go for a little while without doing so, I have always come back to it over and over.   I would seem almost lost if I didn’t take time to draw, like something was missing. I’m also very thankful for my parents and teachers that encouraged me to “keep it up”.

Thus, I pursued a career in art.  I felt following my talents and strengths would lead me to where I was meant to go in the world. I can say there have been ups and downs, yet I wouldn’t change a thing.  I love creating and so that’s what I do.

I’ve always felt that no matter where I’m at in life,  I’ll be able to create.

We attended a Billy Joel/Elton John concert recently.  The Piano men of Rock.  Billy Joel and Elton John may be reaching their senior years, yet they continue to play and create some awesome music.  They’ll be rocking to the end of time.

On the same note, you can count on me creating on and on and sharing my art and journey.

Here’s one of my newest images I recently did in scratch board.

African Elephant.


Some one commented on this when I posted it at wetcanvas.com.  They said it reminded them of the “Baby  Elephant Walk”.  Ha, I remember that song and can play it on the piano…well sort of.  I’m a bit rusty on the piano, though I enjoy playing some times.

Can you feel the rhythm?

To see my latest scratch board images (part of my journey to 2010 BankRI exhibit) Visit my Blog.

Thank you for being a part of my journey.

Feature Art/product

“Jumper Pony”

“Jumper Pony” is a charcoal pencil drawing I did from a reference photo I took at a horse jumping show.

A young rider and pony jumping a fence.  It was exciting to watch them do their round on the course.

I had this image printed on T-shirts and sweatshirts.

“Jumper Pony” is available as a T-shirt or sweatshirt. Children and Adult sizes available.

Please feel free to contact me with questions on art/products and/or comments at lisa@lisasrt.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

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

Women Business Owners Events: October 22-24,2009

Convention Theme: “Wild About Business”

Early Bird Rate Expires April 9, 2009

WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, Texas on October 22-24, 2009. 500 women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo.

Our attendees will kick-off this years convention with business socializing and keynote speakers during our semi-formal reception at the Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint on Thursday, October 22nd.

Our attendees will continue building their business with live, hands-on interaction with each of our panelist led workshops and key note speaker on Friday at the Humble Civic Center. Each 3 Day Attendee will have the opportunity to showcase their business during our Business Expo (open to the public) on Saturday at the Humble Civic Center!

“Learning how to work effectively and efficiently so that your personal life does not suffer in the beginning years. Learn how to join together and make mastermind groups, support groups, and other related teams of women that support, guide, and stimulate each other. It is a phenomenal experience to join together and share wealth of knowledge and to know that you’re not alone. ”


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.

The Virtual pARTy: my entry

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

I would like to give thanks to Kimberly Kelly Santini (www.turtledovedesigns.com) for her photo reference for July’s Virtual pARTy. A great ref.

Here’s my entry for this pARTy.

pony: marnie,  scratch board

pony: marnie, scratch board

To see all artist and art works , Check out the Virtual pARTy at http://www.the-virtual-party.blogspot.com/