Acrylic Painting class: Six Students!

April 27th Painting Workshop-Student work

At last night's class in King of Prussia Michaels store, there were SIX students attending!
I am glad that Michaels has plenty of tables, so everyone had lots of room to work.
I had brought along my big easel, and everyone else either painted on a table-sized easels, or flat on the table.

With a bit of a late start, we ran a little long on time, but I think everyone had fun. I know I did! And there were six absolutely lovely depictions of one of the most beautiful places I know: River's Bend Campground, New Jersey.

Clicking the link below will take you a photo of the image we will be painting next week: White daisies!
http://jeanneguerin-daley.com/workszoom/580049

*If you'd like to join us, Michaels asks that you register at the store at least 24 hours in advance.
More info about the classes can be found  here:
http://jeanneguerin-daley.blogspot.com/p/painting-workshops.html

Dragonfly mural is progressing,...

Dragonfly mural is progressing,... am thinking more greenery in background and adding another little guy in upper right corner. Do you agree?

The white strip at left and black strip at right are for testing purposes. Helping to decide about what kind of border to paint around it. I am thinking to make it half as wide as shown, and either in white, or matching a brown of the branch. The room in which this will live, there is some dark brown wood paneling; there is also white walls, so I could go with either. It's a matter of deciding which one will look best.

Opinions? Suggestions? Please comment below!

Photo of Dragonfly Mural So Far

Here's an in-progress shot of what's up with that dragonfly mural which I've been painting. It's hard to see here, but there a couple more dragonflies which are sketched in lightly, in white in the lower left area.

After discussing with the clients, (a couple who are expecting a baby boy very soon) we agreed that painting it on a surface other than the wall would be the way to go. So after my husband cut a sheet of Masonite to 30" x 40" complete with rounded corners, I went at it with paint.

The white leaves you see will be yellow and green. The white is just a sort of primer layer to cover the background sky blue and green leafy textures. I think that I may put a bit more color on the butterfly. It's progressing!
  

Comments are welcomed!

Dragonfly Mural - Night Work

Dragonfly-1

Had a nice Easter dinner with my sibs, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and aunts. Most of my days are packed full of  so much to do. It was nice to relax for a change... Now I can't sleep! (It probably wasn't a smart decision to have coffee after dinner even if it was only half a cup!) So what to do? Why, paint, of course! I'm currently working on a dragonfly mural project for a soon-to-born baby boy's bedroom.. Tonight I have been working out the 2nd revised small-scale painting. Then I will reproduce it onto a piece of 30x40" Masonite which will be installed on the wall. (The client liked the idea of having the mural painted onto a removable surface so they could take it with them if/when they ever moved.)

Image is from the first draft paintings. Strange-looking lil' buggers ain't they?!
What insect would you like me to paint on your wall?! (The revised version will include a butterfly and a couple ladybugs too!)

Image; (c) 2011 Jeanne Guerin-Daley

Layla-Progressing...

"Layla" (in progress)  9x12" Acrylic

My latest pet portrait: a beautiful black Lab named Layla.

Thought I'd show you an "in-progress" picture as well as the reference photo I am using.

As you can see, I decided to make some changes in regards to the background and the composition.I placed Layla's head a touch below center of a vertical oriented painting.

I also have begun to add some greenery-type images. I feel it makes for a more colorful image than the reference photo shows. Plus, the idea of Layla being surrounded by beautiful leaves and shrubbery images added another dimension to the meaning of the painting.

Do you agree?

Comments? Please, take a moment and share your thoughts!

"Layla" (Reference photo).  Photo by Cathe Deets

The Free Pet Portrait Contest winners have been chosen.
Thanks to all who entered.
If you were planning to, but didn't get around to entering, there is still time to get a 25% discounted rate on a pet portrait.
Click here to get to the page with the contest rules:
http://jeanneguerin-daley.blogspot.com/p/pet-portraits.html

You can still enter; you simply won't get the prize of the free portrait. I will continue to accept entrants until midnight April 14th, 2011. You must enter by the deadline and to redeem your discount, you must place your order by then, so don't delay!
(Questions? Call Jeanne 610-804-2888)

Art To You Gallery Closing Reception/Open House - TONIGHT

ART to You Gallery, an innovative way to shop for art, invites you to join us for our open house in collaboration with Keller Williams Realty.

See our art exhibit as well as available prime real estate!

                        Artists’ Reception and Open House

                        Thursday, April 7, 2011

                                      6:00 - 8:30 P.M.

                       

Nouveau Condominium in Old City

122 New St. (between Race and Vine, between 2nd and Delaware Expressway)

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Hope to see you there.