We’ve been working hard lately…
On my work table (and in John’s workshop, too) are 3 large chandeliers that are just about completed - no idle hands here! (Photos will be
taken very soon - stay tuned.)
On my easel are wildlife sketches and painting studies that I’ve
been creating as references for my larger more complex studio paintings. Those
larger paintings I have roughly blocked in and strewn throughout my studio at
the moment - to be completed over this winter. But now I’m taking the time to
work out references and study possible animal positions and anatomy for those paintings
- An important step that is all too easy to blast right through…and regret
later. Slow and steady, do the necessary work, put in the effort and the
results will shine. At least that’s what I’m hoping J
Today, I did a graphite sketch of a raven at the Yellowstone
Heritage and Research Center.
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| Raven sketch in graphite by Shirl Ireland |
I've also sketched a green winged towhee, painted
a elk calf study and a great grey owl study at the Yellowstone Heritage and Research Center lately. Like I said, no idle hands here!...
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| Green winged towhee sketch in graphite by Shirl Ireland |
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| Elk calf study in oil by Shirl Ireland |
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| Great grey owl study in oil by Shirl Ireland |
Thursday December 5th
is the Gardiner Christmas Stroll
from 5 to 8 pm. We’ll have the Gallery opened with wine and chocolate AND offer
great prices on our table lamps to ‘brighten up’ your Holidays.
Friday December 6th
is the reception for the “Small Gems” Show
at the Livingston Art Center from 5pm
to 8 pm on Main Street in Livingston Montana. I have paintings in the
Show, John has sculpture and together we have table lamps too. (See the preview of our work in my last post.) The reception
coincides with the Livingston Art Walk, so it should be a fun night.
Hope you can make the fun to see some of our hard work.
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