Slugerrr Carrying Flag Watercolor batik on masa, 8x6 purchase here |
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Slugerrr Carrying Flag
Friday, October 30, 2015
KC Dripping in Batik
KC Dripping in Batik Watercolor batik on masa, 6x8 purchase here |
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Fall in the Forest
Fall in the Forest Watercolor batik on washi rice paper, 8.5x6 purchase here |
Labels:
8.5x6,
autumn,
batik,
birch,
forest,
green,
landscape,
leaves,
missouri artist,
orange,
painting,
path,
road,
tammie dickerson,
trees,
watercolor,
woods,
yellow
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Union Station in Batik
Union Station in Batik Watercolor batik on masa paper, 7x5 purchase here |
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
KC Royals!
KC Royals Skyline Watercolor batik on masa, 7x5 purchase here |
Monday, October 26, 2015
Plaza After Hours
Plaza After Hours Watercolor batik on rice paper, 6x8.5 purchase here |
I don’t get down to the Country Club Plaza nearly enough. I love everything about the place - the architecture, the multitude of fountains, the shops - and it is a special place to capture in paint. I have been wanting to explore cityscapes in batik - so that is what I am up to today. When using this technique, I sketch in my buildings first with an india ink pen - I like the Pitt pens for this, and I have lately been using the sepia ones. I just got a new set of these pens in the mail yesterday, one of the black one with a chisel tip! I love getting new supplies to experiment with! The street scenes are fun to paint in this technique. I spend a little more time sketching, since the lines are important, but them I still paint them in a loose fashion. Once that lightest layer is finished, I then paint these areas with hot wax. Next, I can drop in the night color, indigo with permanent blue and red violet dropped in. I'm looking forward to finishing some more of these up in painting class tomorrow! The "stars and moon" are simply a splattering of wax. Painting number 1028 in 1028 days.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Time for Tea
Time for Tea Watercolor batik on masa, 8x6 purchase here |
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Benton Bridge in Batik
Benton Bridge in Batik Watercolor batik on thin rice paper, 6x8.5 purchase here |
I did not get to paint in the Brush Creek Art Walk this year since I was in Indiana painting in another event. This wonderful bridge is in one of the painting zones, and if it weren’t for this plein air event, I would never have known how beautiful it is. I love the way these historic bridges were designed, the arches add so much beauty to function. That is one of my favorite parts of plein air painting - I find so many little jewels to paint! There is something about how I REALLY observe my surroundings when I am painting them. I see their true beauty in a way I never would otherwise. Plein air painting has affected the way I view the world on a daily basis, as well. When landscapes unfold before me, I am already laying down strokes in my head - even when I’m without my paints! I am painting this one from reference photos today, as this is only an area I'd paint in with a group of fellow artists at my side! This painting makes 1026 in 1026 days.
Friday, October 23, 2015
October Sky
October Sky Oil on masonite, 10x8 purchase here |
As I backed out of the drive and headed down the lane, the most amazing sky unfolded before me!! Pilates or painting..........pilates or painting - oh, the decision was SO hard!! This magnificent scene was not visible through the trees when I walked to the car - if it had been, I’m afraid that painting would have won, and pilates would have lost! True to form, discipline won, and after taking some reference photos, I headed off to the gym, all the way there, staring at that sky. With clear views of the sky in all directions, I will never run out of skies to paint. Painting number 1025 in 1025 days :)
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Mackay Hall in Autumn
Mackay Hall in Autumn watercolor batik on rice paper, 6x8.5 purchase here |
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
French Street in Batik
French Street in Batik Watercolor batik on thin rice paper, 6x8.5 purchase here |
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Pumpkins in Batik
Pumpkins in Batik Watercolor batik on thin rice paper, 8.5x6 purchase here |
Monday, October 19, 2015
Autumn Light on the Pathway
Autumn Light on the Pathway Oil on masonite, 9x12 Seven Bridges Paint Out purchase here |
on location |
Sunday, October 18, 2015
First Autumn Color
First Autumn Color Oil on masonite, 8x10 purchase here |
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of plein air painting! Back to back events have kept me so busy - I could hardly see straight. Today marks the end of out of town trips, unless I find a couple of days to go paint fall foliage! I had an afternoon artist reception in Parkville from 2:00 to 4:00, and an evening event from 6:00-9:00. With an hour travel time each way, there was not enough time to go home in between. So, I came with my paints packed and set up in between receptions to get my daily painting fix! I didn’t have to go far - there was beautiful fall color starting right outside the gallery in the old depot! The composition with it’s rocky edge really reminds me Augusta in the fall........I wonder if I can find time to get back there before the weather turns cold.... Thank goodness I finished this painting in the afternoon - the last thing I wanted to do when I got home at 10:30 was to get out my paints! Looking forward to a few days to catch up around the house and relax! Painting number 1020 in 1020 days :)
on location |
Labels:
8x10,
autumn,
Cliff,
color,
fall,
landscape,
missouri,
missouri artist,
oil,
painting,
Parkville,
red,
rocks,
tammie dickerson,
trees
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Rearing Stallion
Rearing Stallion Oil on masonite, 9x12 Red X Paint Out - purchase here |
This is probably the most unusual place I have ever painted inside of - the RedX in Riverside! I know, it sounds crazy. This is my first time in this hodge podge mix of a store - where collectibles, bronzes, bikes and groceries live in harmony with a fabulous wine collection! After taking a quick stroll around the place, I landed near the bronzes - this one taller than I am. What a great opportunity to paint a bronze in light that doesn’t change - so different than the ones on the Plaza, where all colors change as the sun progresses across the sky! The red backdrop turned out to be a challenge, with the values so close to that of the sculpture itself. I let my brush have free reign at last, and went a little crazy with the palette knife, letting in some wild color choices......oh the freedom is exhilarating! Painting number 1019 in 1019 days :)
on location |
Friday, October 16, 2015
Streetside Umbrellas
Streetside Umbrellas Oil on masonite, 10x8 Parkville in Art Paint Out - purchase here |
As I stepped out of my car, I saw these gorgeous umbrellas from two blocks away. Walking past the little shops dotting Main Street, my focus was already on the composition, the first strokes being laid in my mind. I had not left enough time for this complex painting (hmmmmm - seems to be a pattern here....), so I would need to work fast. Setting up in a small square of shade, tucked unto the side of “Finders, Keepers”, I sketched out the cafe scene. The bright, late afternoon light and the bold color of umbrellas, cafe and foliage is what drew me instantly to the spot - so I had to capture that glory before it faded into shadow! Once all of the block in and some of the finish work were done, the light had changed - and my time was up. Time to get to the award presentation for the English Landing, so this painting required one more visit to finish up, which is something I almost never do. Painting number 1018 in 1018 days :)
Labels:
10x8,
bold,
bright,
cafe,
chairs,
cityscape,
colorful,
Frank's Italian Restaurant,
missouri artist,
oil,
painting,
Parkville in Art Plein Air,
plein air,
street scene,
tables,
tammie dickerson,
umbrellas
Thursday, October 15, 2015
A Run by the Missouri River
A Run by the Missouri River Oil on masonite, 12x9 English Landing Paint-Out sold - Purchase Award Winner |
Labels:
12x9,
English Landing Park,
lampposts,
landscape,
missouri artist,
missouri river,
oil,
painting,
Parkville,
Parkville in Art Plein Air,
path,
runner,
running,
tammie dickerson,
trees
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Waterfall by the Bridge
Waterfall by the Bridge oil on masonite, 10x8 Seven Bridges Paint-Out |
Labels:
10x8,
bridge,
gazebo,
landscape,
missouri artist,
oil,
painting,
Parkville in Art Plein Air,
Platte City,
plein air,
reflections,
Seven Bridges,
stone,
tammie dickerson,
waterfall
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Morning on Main Street
Morning on Main Street Oil on masonite, 10x8 sold |
on location |
Monday, October 12, 2015
McCleary Farm
McCleary Farm Oil on masonite, 12x9 |
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Hometown Hero
Hometown Hero Oil on masonite, 8x10 sold |
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Peace at the Footbridge
Peace at the Footbridge Oil on masonite, 9x12 |
Labels:
9x12,
creek,
Fairfield,
Fairfield Paint Out,
footbridge,
Illinois,
landscape,
Leo French Park,
light,
missouri artist,
morning,
oil,
painting,
plein air,
tammie dickerson,
tree
Friday, October 9, 2015
Night at Classic Pizza
Night at Classic Pizza Oil on masonite, 9x12 |
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Old Dirt Road
Old Dirt Road Oil on masonite, 9x12 purchase here |
Labels:
9x12,
barn,
countryside,
dirt,
Fairfield Paint Out,
field,
hills,
Illinois,
landscape,
missouri artist,
oil,
painting,
pasture,
plein air,
plowed,
road,
rolling,
sky,
tammie dickerson,
trees
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Big Red and the Gang
Big Red and the Gang Oil on masonite, 10x8 purchase here |
on location |
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
From Main Street to Delaware
From Main Street to Delaware Oil on masonite, 9x12 purchase here |
on location |
Monday, October 5, 2015
Michaela's Bluebird
Michaela's Bluebird Watercolor on paper, 9x12 sold |
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Drippy Bluebird
Drippy Bluebird Watercolor on paper, 10x7 |
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Llama on Watch
Llama on Watch Oil on canvas, 6x4 - purchase here |
When I first turned in to the Green Dirt Farm, this amazing llama towered above the herd of grazing sheep, as if he were the watch dog. In fact, I didn’t even see the very large white dog at first, as he blended in with the sheep! As we came closer with our easels, he let out a few barks - letting us know that he was in charge. Today, I have precious little time for painting, so I am painting small at 6x4 inches. This painting is my 1005th in 1005 days - it is so crazy to be into four digits now!! :)
Thursday, October 1, 2015
A Pair of Sheep
A Pair of Sheep Oil on masonite, 10x8 |
Labels:
10x8,
animals,
black,
face,
farm,
fence,
grass,
Green Dirt Farm,
lambs,
missouri,
missouri artist,
oil,
painting,
sheep,
tammie dickerson,
Weston,
white
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