My apologies! It has been awhile since I have posted. It has been awhile since I have painted as well. I started a new job three weeks ago. I have gone from a sedentary job of selling cars back into a management position in the convenience/gas station business. So far, most of my work has been very physical. a glorified stock boy so far. It has given me a workout everyday! I have been eating a lot of Advil! It has also been very tough on my hands. The first week they were all swollen and broken out with the eczema and very miserable! I would goop them up with cremes and medicines and wear gloves around, trying to get ready for the next hammering. I have started wearing gloves at work. that has helped but hasn't cured. Anyway, I picked these peppers from the garden today and painted them tonight. Large moleskine watercolor sketchbook drawn in ink and watercolored.I would like to thank Joan Yosioka for awarding me with the Creative Blogger award. It is really appreciated! I have never been good at chain kinds of things so I am not good at passing this award on. I have left it too long and many that I would have nominated have been awarded by others. So here are some of my fav's. This may be a double award for them. I am not sure how to make the links, so here goes.
Suzanne at http://suzannebuchanan.blogspot.com I really love her sketches. It would be great to take an art class from her.
Terry at http://terrybanderas.blogspot.com a very talented artist. Great realism in a lot of his works!
Robyn at http://havedogswilltravel.blogspot.com I enjoy her posts and her art! I look forward to seeing more of her art and imagery of Italy!
Karen at http://kbladosdesign.com What wonderful journal entries and art of everyday objects. A delite for the senses!
Nina at http://ninajohansson.blogspot.com I love the quality of her watercolors! Fantastic !
There are many very talented artists that I regularly stop and check on. thanks for your inspiration and your encouragement to me. thanks again Joan!
Now, these honorees may now proudly post your awards and give the award to five other creative bloggers. For more info on Christie and the Creative Blogger Award, including other awards, check it out here
14 comments:
Wow - just found this one via Flickr. It sure is juicy. Great colors and composition. I hope you're framing it!
Brian, I love this painting! The colours are so vibrant they just makes me want to touch the shiny smooth skin of the peppers.
Your paintings are fantastic.
This is just delicious!
A beautiful study. You have captured both the vibrant colours and the shiny smooth skin perfectly. Also love the two sunflower pictures so true to life, great work Brian.
Wonderful vibrant and realistic job on the chillies, Brian. They are considered lucky in Italy so I hope some rubs off on you and helps overcome the problem you are having with your hands.
What a surprise to find your kind award here too, backed up by your very kind words. Many thanks, Brian.
Beautiful chilies Brian! Good luck with your new job!
Ronell
Wow, thanks Brian! I really appreciate your kind words!
And I love your peppers. Fantastic job again.
Thanks so much for your kind words Brian! I'd love it if you were in my class too...if for no other reason than I could learn a lot from you as well!
Again, thank you!
Fantastic painting of the chilli peppers. I love them, the colours, the shapes, the 3D effect...everything.
Just found your blog and I've really enjoyed looking at your stuff. I'm sure to be back.
Take care of your hands and keep painting.
MD
just stopped by from over Eliz. Perry's 1000 days party - and love your pepper painting!
will stop by again later when I have more time to look at other paintings. . . . all the best.
Wow these peppers are gorgeous and vibrant, and you grew them as well, I'm doubly impressed.
Yay! All great choices for the award Brian! I love to stop by your blog and feel you soooo deserve the award as well. Congrats.
what a beautiful watercolor sketch!
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