tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62564112141650665172024-03-06T04:01:49.179-04:00Rhonda Marineau Watercolour ArtistRhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-28981390167121058772014-06-02T07:19:00.002-03:002014-06-02T07:19:54.124-03:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I didn't want to travel to paint today so I decided to paint my garden shed. It would have been really great to paint the shed from a different perspective, but there were lots of neighbours outside in their yards and I felt a bit uncomfortable to sit in my yard while painting. So, I sat on the side of my house, but unfortunately, this is the static perspective that caused. Still enjoyed the experience.<br />
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I was in a hurry to get home after work today, but I am keeping to my word to sketch every day. I decided to a quick sketch of a magnolia blossom near Finlay Community Center. It only took about 30 min and I really enjoyed the challenge of trying to draw the blossom. I do find it easier to draw organic shapes than geometric. Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-40642994406569818002014-05-30T06:00:00.000-03:002014-05-30T06:37:36.379-03:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had this old photo of some deck chairs for quite some time and had been wanting to paint them.<br />
I don't suppose they are the most comfortable chair, but they sure are a neat looking chair~!Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-5125236270354226652014-05-29T07:00:00.000-03:002014-05-29T07:00:03.502-03:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had been wanting to paint today, but it was quite cold out. I bought a potted plant at the garden center the other day for our front doorstep, so I decided to sit on the steps and try to paint it. This way, if it was truly too cold, I could pop inside after the initial drawing and finish the painting.Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-82489572933841297852014-05-27T07:00:00.000-03:002014-05-27T15:58:40.329-03:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just a quick sketch of some rocks near a boat launch just outside Chester. Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-24510145638555026982014-05-26T07:00:00.000-03:002014-05-26T08:32:33.502-03:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love sketching in the 3.5 x 5.5 Moleskine. I was so resistant to painting in the Moleskines because I found the paper to be of very poor quality. It is very lightweight and has very little tooth. However, they were on sale at Deserres and I bought one just to try it. I was very surprised just how much I like them. The paper acts like hot press paper in that you can really manipulate the paint on the surface before it dries. Now, I am hooked. I still reserve Arches 140 for planned paintings, but for everyday sketching, I really enjoy the Moleskines. It took me a month to fill my first 30 page journal...a painting a day~! I started my new journal today. I am trying the larger format 8.25 x 5 this time. As you can see, I am not very good yet at planning the size of my sketch on the page. Hence, the cut off top of the house. However, I find pleasure in the fact that I am getting out daily and sketching on site. Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-50473463811939150662014-05-25T22:16:00.003-03:002014-05-25T22:17:24.511-03:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A quick sketch of a garden bench.<br /><br />Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-56405707279789365312014-05-25T09:11:00.002-03:002014-05-25T09:13:06.144-03:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been sketching daily for about a month now and I am still in the process of updating my blog.<br />
This is a little sketch that I did one day on the way home from work.....I take my painting gear with me every day and stop on the way home to paint. Something about these two made me feel like they were having a conversation...they really caught my eye. Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-17969268169360695152014-05-24T07:12:00.000-03:002014-05-24T07:12:58.318-03:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Found this small dory boat waiting to be set out for a new season....<br />
and just waiting to be painted~! One thing I have discovered while painting<br />
in my Moleskine daily is that I really like to paint across both pages.<br />
I started out just painting on the right side page, but found the look to be<br />
too static. I now try to incorporate the left page into the piece as well.<br />
I find it gives a "looser" look to the piece. Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-4190926311897426202014-05-23T06:48:00.001-03:002014-05-23T06:49:08.748-03:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a three year break from focusing on painting (so that I could start up my own business), I have finally gotten back to painting. I am focusing on "urban sketching". It's a great way to slowly get back into painting without the pressure of creating a "frame worthy" painting. Every day, I take my gear with me and drive until I see something that catches my attention that I think would make a great little sketch. I usually spend only 30-45 min. on each little sketch. It's a great way to practice painting skills as well as record your surroundings.<br />
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A vibrant daylily......a new piece in my current sketchbook. I enjoyed doing this quick one as it's nice to paint a carefree piece and not worry about the outcome.<br />
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subject choice, I am finding it to be a bit of a struggle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had to give myself a break and revert back to
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years now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I find it’s a great place to
experiment with new techniques, paint while traveling and to paint a quick
little sketch when there isn’t enough time for a full-size painting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am on my 5<sup>th</sup> sketchbook now and
wanted to post a few pages out of my older books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is one of those…in fact, it was my first
entry in my first sketchbook.</span></div>
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Well, It has been quite some time since I have posted. Two years to be exact. A lot has happened in two years. I now have a sweet little, two-year-old grandson who I love to spend time with and I started my own business. Both have kept me VERY busy. I have recently been forcing myself to take time to paint again. Obviously, I'm rusty, but the passion is still there. I am starting off slow again. Simple little pieces to get me back in action. Here is one of those......a quick little sunset study. This piece took about 10 min. from sketch to completion. <br />
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Off to paint...... :)Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-14823470749058875302011-06-09T15:04:00.002-03:002011-06-09T15:11:07.944-03:00Coneflower<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxT2flcIDjEFwT4Oryk-D5PlpwwqtGqLLVzSjyUSAHnbRn7tXmT80lkLz5c4Ln0CK4PqiA3h8BjuWPXw6pIpqwqduz3x4g3qe_ycFq_aNRYQl9LjNac-i4Gii-qQDTvPaCL7p9WXW6Ogw/s1600/THE+GRAND+OPENING+.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxT2flcIDjEFwT4Oryk-D5PlpwwqtGqLLVzSjyUSAHnbRn7tXmT80lkLz5c4Ln0CK4PqiA3h8BjuWPXw6pIpqwqduz3x4g3qe_ycFq_aNRYQl9LjNac-i4Gii-qQDTvPaCL7p9WXW6Ogw/s320/THE+GRAND+OPENING+.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616284050730561810" border="0" /></a><br />This piece took me quite some time to complete and I have to admit that, at one point, I put it aside for nine months before I decided to finish it. I didn't just want to paint the cone with a suggestion, I wanted to portray as much detail as possible. Yes, every one of those little "spikes" was painted individually. Kind of therapeutic, but quite effective~! Thank you for looking.Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-75836991274549996532010-10-19T15:06:00.001-03:002010-10-19T15:09:27.702-03:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3pNddYR-UAbegNvM053RPprTD0BGUyFAzr088u80-htRiStXulMJIYR2s-tc0rcW0NEXNdwkBSSV_wGZXyB6VqMEzKxn40NPWl6xxGTkueifbZscHDteOusE9CdVvfJId5-ljYXZktqQ/s1600/SOLEIL+DU+MATIN.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3pNddYR-UAbegNvM053RPprTD0BGUyFAzr088u80-htRiStXulMJIYR2s-tc0rcW0NEXNdwkBSSV_wGZXyB6VqMEzKxn40NPWl6xxGTkueifbZscHDteOusE9CdVvfJId5-ljYXZktqQ/s320/SOLEIL+DU+MATIN.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529820776263470594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >"Soleil du Matin"</span>Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-67271268190068034182010-10-05T10:49:00.002-03:002010-10-05T10:52:31.001-03:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6avdvgkA7iZQL6jld8FF4SOsYIvGrzcwnG7-Qum-ShKewtmET1rDi4qtTvpK9druCKvkfh0-_O5x5eeqml0Aa2IVuLKp7sPnkAs_OZQrzxME2Z8ptDOfkqDr64Okiov5FG4KmN4xGz4/s1600/PETALS+N+LACE.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6avdvgkA7iZQL6jld8FF4SOsYIvGrzcwnG7-Qum-ShKewtmET1rDi4qtTvpK9druCKvkfh0-_O5x5eeqml0Aa2IVuLKp7sPnkAs_OZQrzxME2Z8ptDOfkqDr64Okiov5FG4KmN4xGz4/s320/PETALS+N+LACE.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524558858466852434" /></a><br />This piece, titled "Petals and Lace" is another watercolour on Oriental rice paper. I really love painting on this paper as it has fantastic fibers running through it that enhance the piece. This piece will be "free-float" framed" to take advantage of the deckle edges. Thank you for looking ~!<br /><br /><br />Design by Kathie GeorgeRhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-54330447492967965412010-09-24T15:23:00.008-03:002010-10-12T10:00:31.310-03:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_d2Thk4QQvtXLmxCg_SCp2nVJccTJh6pmEtriLhFxSdAtpp2H55nhQ4aROPp4lLts5qnvJm6_VAKQhA6KKRMOk9ooyp1X4FsdTnNv9rXq0SMDfVFoqDekoBkO9ZGZtLrxPtyhPj8UVw/s1600/POPPY+PARADE.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_d2Thk4QQvtXLmxCg_SCp2nVJccTJh6pmEtriLhFxSdAtpp2H55nhQ4aROPp4lLts5qnvJm6_VAKQhA6KKRMOk9ooyp1X4FsdTnNv9rXq0SMDfVFoqDekoBkO9ZGZtLrxPtyhPj8UVw/s320/POPPY+PARADE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520547531557256114" border="0" /></a><br />WOOHOOO~! I am so happy...I just sold this piece today. It is titled "Poppy Parade". I am involved in six art shows this fall and one of them is at the largest mall east of Montreal...Mic Mac Mall. The show is on for eight days and on the opening day, I sold my first piece at the show. Today, I sold two more~! Things are really picking up for me artistically and I am on "cloud nine".<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > <span style="font-size:130%;">SOLD</span></span>Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-76127623050284282482010-09-17T12:42:00.004-03:002010-10-12T10:01:07.895-03:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkc1-VHMtCVRsdgyzxvl1STvWH-uyPu8-ONMyprQxbWoHl_TmZl83bOix58eWeeeZsoXrfX4Ud8as_HMUpxCuW0P2rrjb6ftNWjIz5xVgg-Q8DLY9RJWHBdMYZaX0DkFdw5htoHYD58rc/s1600/WINTER+POND+.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkc1-VHMtCVRsdgyzxvl1STvWH-uyPu8-ONMyprQxbWoHl_TmZl83bOix58eWeeeZsoXrfX4Ud8as_HMUpxCuW0P2rrjb6ftNWjIz5xVgg-Q8DLY9RJWHBdMYZaX0DkFdw5htoHYD58rc/s320/WINTER+POND+.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517908505319909890" border="0" /></a><br />This piece, I title "Winter Pond" was completed quite some time ago. I love the challenge of painting snow as you have to convey its depth and form by shadow and light only. I especially love the reflections in the water in the foreground. This was a really fun piece to paint~! Thank you for looking.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">SOLD</span></span><br />(Based on a demonstration by Jack Reid)Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-71737649235721909772010-08-24T12:57:00.004-03:002010-08-24T13:07:40.181-03:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsirvUR7Qecaz2Q3ggFLCWd7ajO5g7yMlISKyC6rLJfozvV3mWLwPpn6KxnoFJhTcj05-leZVtheC0z27uJ7PNmthCbWDHWgeDOz-SOk4ZTL_KvTNR9jSX7k2oNNkcyhQgPjRB5V6Wovw/s1600/WATERCOLOUR+173.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsirvUR7Qecaz2Q3ggFLCWd7ajO5g7yMlISKyC6rLJfozvV3mWLwPpn6KxnoFJhTcj05-leZVtheC0z27uJ7PNmthCbWDHWgeDOz-SOk4ZTL_KvTNR9jSX7k2oNNkcyhQgPjRB5V6Wovw/s320/WATERCOLOUR+173.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509008737552230610" /></a><br /><br /><br />This piece is titled "Delicates" and is another watercolour on Oriental rice paper with ink. I am really having a lot of fun with this technique even though the spread of paint throughout the paper can be a bit of a challenge. This particular rice paper has a really nice fiber running through it that absorbs the pigment and enhances the process. <br />Thank you for looking~!<br /><br />Design by Kathie GeorgeRhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-15300623603094878392010-08-08T08:19:00.002-03:002010-08-08T08:27:35.760-03:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqU0G_m5jo0K0iF4GcK9m26L9JmFuzU45JWS5_COR1H5deod8DDR0O2kMazxcaGrJDUM7sZtchGToZpMz8WgMN0iR36GbQea4F75Q27I6UCHPV2EkVRJISNEaqdxF85j2lMzp2BKnQUw/s1600/IMG_0823c.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqU0G_m5jo0K0iF4GcK9m26L9JmFuzU45JWS5_COR1H5deod8DDR0O2kMazxcaGrJDUM7sZtchGToZpMz8WgMN0iR36GbQea4F75Q27I6UCHPV2EkVRJISNEaqdxF85j2lMzp2BKnQUw/s320/IMG_0823c.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502997468154239042" /></a><br />WOW....this sure was a lot of fun~! This piece, titled "kaleidoscope", was done on oriental rice paper with a little ink here and there. I absolutely love this technique. A bit difficult to work with the constant spread of paint throughout the piece as you work, but that's part of the charm. All the little fibers in the paper and the deckle edge sure ad interest. This piece will be "free float" framed to take advantage of that edge. <br /><br />Dimensions are 5.75" X 10.5" (unframed)<br />Please inquire about framingRhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-17946191160190564392010-07-14T09:10:00.007-03:002010-10-12T10:01:39.137-03:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7G35dUZiFsOHsgTHmuPd0_w-qomWsfs_vvybKpbwxAo3-qZArNipp3F8rT3EhAZAqKHCJ2heW4QkQ100NlETYaGvc5b5J6xUlzAHPJO88yhZjBmnZNXMyA5CU25ekAECNu3X_XwuWTEQ/s1600/IMG_0634.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7G35dUZiFsOHsgTHmuPd0_w-qomWsfs_vvybKpbwxAo3-qZArNipp3F8rT3EhAZAqKHCJ2heW4QkQ100NlETYaGvc5b5J6xUlzAHPJO88yhZjBmnZNXMyA5CU25ekAECNu3X_XwuWTEQ/s320/IMG_0634.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493733683175394290" border="0" /></a><br />This little piece is from a photo I took in Chester, Nova Scotia. I spent the day driving around the South Shore looking for painting inspiration when I came across this great Adirondack chair on a deck near the waterfront. I really enjoyed the challenge of painting with such little colour and only value as a guide. Thank you for looking !<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">SOLD</span></span>Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-21756002286667080352010-06-28T12:39:00.008-03:002010-10-12T09:53:20.690-03:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbzig9LqeXtO8_nQc3udJc-14_EYAuj6Edh9g22-Pn1lb0-k7MeG5JnKH1o-KGA8vQbiVSR-kEb40j3cZJh-IeXuakOAangAbSMwDM4I8dvovwNo_K3bEWzh3YnK90rpBQy9jLOAuZ0_s/s1600/37275_1453801178782_1045880362_1313671_4951477_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbzig9LqeXtO8_nQc3udJc-14_EYAuj6Edh9g22-Pn1lb0-k7MeG5JnKH1o-KGA8vQbiVSR-kEb40j3cZJh-IeXuakOAangAbSMwDM4I8dvovwNo_K3bEWzh3YnK90rpBQy9jLOAuZ0_s/s320/37275_1453801178782_1045880362_1313671_4951477_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487849746769291714" /></a><br />I've been painting daily lately and I'm really enjoying the process. I like the quote, "It's so hard when I have to, and so easy when I want to." ~Annie Gottlier. Such a simple thought, but so true. Yesterday, I spent the day driving around the South Shore of Nova Scotia taking pictures and looking for painting inspiration. I found some great little spots....your typical Nova Scotian coastal scenes. <br />This latest piece was just a quick little clay pot study. I want to be able to use this idea to complete a larger piece later. Thank you for looking~!<br /><br />7.75" X 9.75" (unframed) <br />Please inquire about framingRhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-64739275765250365432010-06-08T14:52:00.005-03:002010-06-28T19:23:31.166-03:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6HSIVekCNz3ejL1arM9StmQ1paQcug6D_aDL0BOcogofOwNfSf77zF0y2-_cc0h-kacH1Fw6R6t_bkYJEyZaoSVTbZMcT9GUIet2_aELKpI2A96A5KJLuuz7tBLFkE4J9L8jxmGSTbE/s1600/WATERCOLOUR+090.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6HSIVekCNz3ejL1arM9StmQ1paQcug6D_aDL0BOcogofOwNfSf77zF0y2-_cc0h-kacH1Fw6R6t_bkYJEyZaoSVTbZMcT9GUIet2_aELKpI2A96A5KJLuuz7tBLFkE4J9L8jxmGSTbE/s320/WATERCOLOUR+090.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483383982454489122" /></a><br />Well, I've been doing my best to avoid painting florals. They're my favorite subject to paint, but they've become boring and static and I'm forcing myself to try different setups and techniques. Still trying to reinvent myself. My latest effort, "The Gathering" is a little still life that offered me many challenges. It was a pleasure to paint something so unfamiliar and fresh to me. Thank you for looking~!<br /><br />7.75" X 9.75" (unframed)Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6256411214165066517.post-59275846437300803342010-05-14T13:19:00.005-03:002010-10-12T09:54:23.506-03:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSYB-WuCaomMr8NEgRdAS1VOLz3h1ZtIR4lXNxILaxn26ZOHTDu-PMPZo7wd-tubHjzjPDRavkvfdIdJA6Klr52NdXq7UGHviX-L3XhDL0tdfi0bEDKZoo649BTWqVQgyIlcdXQ2RpUA/s1600/IMG_2562edit.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSYB-WuCaomMr8NEgRdAS1VOLz3h1ZtIR4lXNxILaxn26ZOHTDu-PMPZo7wd-tubHjzjPDRavkvfdIdJA6Klr52NdXq7UGHviX-L3XhDL0tdfi0bEDKZoo649BTWqVQgyIlcdXQ2RpUA/s320/IMG_2562edit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471161549387741906" border="0" /></a>This piece, titled "Serendipity" was inspired by the negative painting technique. I love this technique!!! I could sit for hours and paint in the negative. I had this great photo of Easter lilies and thought it would make a great composition as I'm especially drawn to the lime green. Thank you for looking.<br /><br /> 21" X 17" (framed)Rhonda Marineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14549206891652448311noreply@blogger.com0