Mary B Spires Watercolor & Art Stuff

8x10 Oil on Canvas It looks a little crooked......my photography is lacking! The hardest part was trying to get the lemon reflection value right! As you can see the block in is straight......Oh My, I'll check it again tomorrow, it always looks better the next day. Remember you learn more from your mistakes than you success.

8 x 10 Oil on Canvas Board Finally had time to put the finishing touches on this painting I did in Chuck Marshall's workshop. I just can't seem to get back into painting every day. Things should start to slow down, I hope with being back in class with Michael McEwan will get me on a regular schedule.

Just finished a 3 day workshop with Chuck Marshall. A great time was had by all, plus it was the best " Plein Air Workshop" I've had the privilege to attend. Chuck's a great painter, plus he understands how to teach. Now I'm motivated to get out there and Paint!

This is the 2nd step, need to paint the background very dark with the same colors......also the detail on the flower. Check back tomorrow.....hope to finish today.

Watercolor 12 x 15 I need to do 6 watercolor paintings to submit for HOOT next year.....so here's the first step of Pretty in Pink

Just can't get back into the groove!!!! Trying to clean up after HOOT, plus get ready for my fall semester at Capital University with Michael McEwan. The class meets twice a week in the afternoon. I took this class last fall and learned so much. He's a wonderful instructor, plus he has a wealth of Art History knowledge. I will try to pass on what we're doing plus the lesson learned. I'm also schedule to do a plein air workshop with Chuck Marshall, from Cincinnati. It's 3 days painting outside, Chuck a great teacher, plus we have lots of fun. This will be over Labor Day Weekend. With all this going on, I know I will be back at it!!!

Good Morning! The convention is over and I'm glad to be back in the studio.......I taught 4 classes having 8 students up to 35, so I was a busy lady. I truly have a greater respect for those Daily Painters that manage to paint everyday. I hope to get back on track tomorrow when I go to Donna Noice's weekly class.