You Can't Have My Guns! 
Sorry to everyone for the slow post.  Things here have been pretty busy but in a good way :)  I did finish Rosey, sorry about all the glare on the picture, I was unable to get a photo where she did not shine.  I really love this piece.  I submitted this piece, Dave's Chess Pieces and the original Lady of the Woods for the art competion at Phoenix College on Monday, March 25th.  I have not heard anything about my submissions yet.  There is a art scholorship, an award, and space in the gallery all up for grabs.  Even if I do not place, being a part of the process has been very exciting and was worth the work.  Wish me luck!

Also noticed I have had 370 views to date.  I want to say Thank You to everyone that is following and tell you how much having your support means to me.  It is heartwarming to know you are there.

Rosie on Guns

Doing a Retro Rosie the Riveter also for the upcoming contest.  She is poster size!  I posted the original sketch to give you an idea of the size.  The first sketch was done on standard 8X11 paper.  She is also being done in Acrylic.

The Lady is Dressed

Finished the Lady In the Woods.  Whew!  Painiting is alot of work but the results are sure worth it.  I am very pleased with the results.  Hope you like her as much as me and that she does well in the upcoming art show at the College.

Progress on Lady of the Woods

This picture is really starting to come together.  I will be working on it today again.  It took about 6 hours to do the trees and base leaf work.  Still have a few hours to go.  I am really happy with the results so far.

First Painting on Canvass

I am really excited about this picture!  It is 18X24 Canvass done with Acrylic paint.  It is the first time I have ever used a canvass.  I really like the way the paint moves on canvass.  If it wasn't so expensive I would never go back to paper. 

I am doing this picture as a personal project over Spring Break.  I am re-doing the Lady in the Woods picture using my own color choices instead of using a predetermined color for a class.

Still Life

This is a still life I did in my 2D class.  The picture was started in class and finished at home.  It is done in charcoal and is 18 X 24.

Lady of the Woods

I finished this picture for my Colors class this morning.  It is painted on 11 X 14 Bristol Board in Acrylic.