Number 13 in my '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge.
I still need some good ideas for what to sketch in the next two weeks!
Let me know by commenting here or on Facebook at facebook.com/regulascheifeleart.
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Showing posts with label beach. Show all posts
April 9, 2015
Memories of Majorca
Today's sketch was inspired by a photo I took on Majorca - bringing back memories of warm sun and strolls on the beach...
Number 13 in my '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge.
I still need some good ideas for what to sketch in the next two weeks!
Let me know by commenting here or on Facebook at facebook.com/regulascheifeleart.
Number 13 in my '30 Days of Daily Sketching' challenge.
I still need some good ideas for what to sketch in the next two weeks!
Let me know by commenting here or on Facebook at facebook.com/regulascheifeleart.
January 12, 2013
HH4 Challenge #4 - 'Jonathan C. Gull'
We're already two weeks into the new year - but it's surely not too late to wish you all a Happy 2013, is it?
This is the first painting in 2013, the fourth round of the HH4 Challenge. The reference was sent out by Chris Werst, a picture of seagulls on Hilton Head Island. Another classic sight at that wonderful beach.
Enjoy the sea air, for with the next challenge we will move on from Hilton Head. In the hope to return soon...
Let me introduce 'Jonathan C. Gull'. He likes to stand out from his flock and ponder the meaning of life.
And my HH4 friend's paintings - take a look at the artist's blogs by clicking on their names.
This is the first painting in 2013, the fourth round of the HH4 Challenge. The reference was sent out by Chris Werst, a picture of seagulls on Hilton Head Island. Another classic sight at that wonderful beach.
Enjoy the sea air, for with the next challenge we will move on from Hilton Head. In the hope to return soon...
Let me introduce 'Jonathan C. Gull'. He likes to stand out from his flock and ponder the meaning of life.
'Jonathan C. Gull'
Oil, 8'' x 8''
And my HH4 friend's paintings - take a look at the artist's blogs by clicking on their names.
'Of course I know the way'
'Talkin bout my Gull'
December 8, 2012
HH4 Challenge #2 - 'Bright and Early'
I've been busy since the last HH4 Challenge - though not really painting and posting. So it's good to have the challenge to keep my on a schedule.
This month's challenge was set by Maria Bennett Hock and is another reference from Hilton Head Island. We encountered this lady and her dog on one of our strolls on the beach. I honestly think it might have been at sunset rather than in the morning, but the finished painting has this early morning feeling to me. It's going to be a wonderful day, but it's still rather fresh and you're happy to have a warm jacket with you.
I miss the beach....
All four of us - the Hilton Head Four - enjoyed painting from the reference, and the resulting pieces show our individual styles and takes on the picture. But we also agreed that we're looking forward painting the next reference - it will NOT be a white dog!
So here's my rendition - 'Bright and Early'.
And my HH4 friend's paintings - take a look at the artist's blogs by clicking on their names.
This month's challenge was set by Maria Bennett Hock and is another reference from Hilton Head Island. We encountered this lady and her dog on one of our strolls on the beach. I honestly think it might have been at sunset rather than in the morning, but the finished painting has this early morning feeling to me. It's going to be a wonderful day, but it's still rather fresh and you're happy to have a warm jacket with you.
I miss the beach....
All four of us - the Hilton Head Four - enjoyed painting from the reference, and the resulting pieces show our individual styles and takes on the picture. But we also agreed that we're looking forward painting the next reference - it will NOT be a white dog!
So here's my rendition - 'Bright and Early'.
'Bright and Early'
Oil, 8'' x 8''
And my HH4 friend's paintings - take a look at the artist's blogs by clicking on their names.
'Red'
'The Look'
November 24, 2012
The first ever HH4 Challenge: 'Snoopy Guys'
HH4 Challenge? - Let me explain...
Last month I was lucky enough to attend Karin Jurick's workshop on Hilton Head Island - for the second time. Apart from painting, the great beach and wonderful Beach House, I got to spend the week with three amazing artist and dear friends. We painted, strolled along the beach, took hundreds of photos (each, every day) and sat together in the evening talking about art, life and everything.
That's how the Hilton Head Four (HH4) were born.
And we decided to keep each other motivated and challenged by having a fortnightly challenge set up. We take turns in setting the topic of the challenge - either a theme, a reference photo, a style, whatever. We have two weeks to paint and then we all post on our blogs at the same time and reveal all our paintings.
Sounds like fun, doesn't it?
This week to start it off it was my turn to set the challenge. And of course it just had to be a Hilton Head reference. A guy walking his dogs on the beach - it doesn't get more typical than that. We talked to the gentleman and he actually told us that he had a painting done of his dogs, and how hard it is to paint WHITE dogs. Well... yes!
So here's my rendition - 'Snoopy Guys'.
And - in no paticular order - the other paintings from the HH4. I just love to see them all together. Please make sure to take a look at the artist's blogs by clicking on their names.
Last month I was lucky enough to attend Karin Jurick's workshop on Hilton Head Island - for the second time. Apart from painting, the great beach and wonderful Beach House, I got to spend the week with three amazing artist and dear friends. We painted, strolled along the beach, took hundreds of photos (each, every day) and sat together in the evening talking about art, life and everything.
That's how the Hilton Head Four (HH4) were born.
And we decided to keep each other motivated and challenged by having a fortnightly challenge set up. We take turns in setting the topic of the challenge - either a theme, a reference photo, a style, whatever. We have two weeks to paint and then we all post on our blogs at the same time and reveal all our paintings.
Sounds like fun, doesn't it?
This week to start it off it was my turn to set the challenge. And of course it just had to be a Hilton Head reference. A guy walking his dogs on the beach - it doesn't get more typical than that. We talked to the gentleman and he actually told us that he had a painting done of his dogs, and how hard it is to paint WHITE dogs. Well... yes!
So here's my rendition - 'Snoopy Guys'.
'Snoopy Guys'
Oil, 10'' x 8''
And - in no paticular order - the other paintings from the HH4. I just love to see them all together. Please make sure to take a look at the artist's blogs by clicking on their names.
Stay tuned for the next HH4 Challenge in two weeks! - a small hint: we'll stay at the beach for now....
November 19, 2012
Beach Girl
The second painting done at the workshop on Hilton Head Island.
A wonderful, sunny day, but rather windy with strong waves. Just like us, this girl enjoyed a walk on the beach.
A wonderful, sunny day, but rather windy with strong waves. Just like us, this girl enjoyed a walk on the beach.
Beach Girl
Oil, 8'' x 8''
November 6, 2012
Hilton Head Island again
I haven't posted in a while, and part of the reason for that is that I've been traveling again. In fact, I'll only fly home tomorrow.
I was lucky to spend two weeks in the US (South and North Carolina and Georgia) and to meet up with friends and to attend another workshop with Karin Jurick. It was fantastic!
Just to give you an impression, here's the first painting I did - after watching Karin do a demo from the same reference picture.
I was lucky to spend two weeks in the US (South and North Carolina and Georgia) and to meet up with friends and to attend another workshop with Karin Jurick. It was fantastic!
Just to give you an impression, here's the first painting I did - after watching Karin do a demo from the same reference picture.
"Sea Watch"
Oils, 8'' x 8''
More to come....
Posted with BlogsyJanuary 16, 2012
Red Hot
This is the last painting done during the Hilton Head workshop - or rather 'after' the workshop: a few unstoppable ladies and I stayed on Friday afternoon to 'paint on' as Karin would say. I'm glad I did!
This scene is typical for Hilton Head. Everybody seems to be riding along the beautiful wide beach. I just loved this red beachcruiser...
"Red Hot"
January 5, 2012
Cookie's Evening Walk - Hilton Head Island
I realized I haven't posted all the paintings from my workshop with Karin Jurick on Hilton Head Island yet. I painted this next piece on the third day, and I just have to smile whenever I look at it!
This is my first painting of a dog and it was such fun - of course Cookie's a cutie, and with her red coat and the setting sun the staging was perfect. Fitting for such a starlet.
Oh, and I don't know her (or his?) real name, but I gave my little niece a toy for Christmas and she calls it Cookie, so I just borrowed that name. I know she won't mind.
I'm considering entering this painting in the 'Sense of Place' - Exhibition at the Sedona Arts Center in February. Have to decide between this and two other options...
'Cookie's Evening Walk'
Oil, 8'' x 8''
Oil, 8'' x 8''
This is my first painting of a dog and it was such fun - of course Cookie's a cutie, and with her red coat and the setting sun the staging was perfect. Fitting for such a starlet.
Oh, and I don't know her (or his?) real name, but I gave my little niece a toy for Christmas and she calls it Cookie, so I just borrowed that name. I know she won't mind.
I'm considering entering this painting in the 'Sense of Place' - Exhibition at the Sedona Arts Center in February. Have to decide between this and two other options...
December 1, 2011
Immersed
A lady at the beach on Hilton Head Island, totally absorbed by her book. A complex detective story or a kitschy romance?
Immersed
Oil, 10'' x 8'This is the first paiting I did at home from photos I took on Hilton Head - and though I enjoyed it and it brougth back nice memories, I missed the 'workshop feeling' from last month.
November 17, 2011
Workshop with Karin Jurick on Hilton Head Island
As you know by now I spent a week on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, painting with Karin Jurick and a bunch of great, talented and more importantly fun ladies. I can't rave enough about the great time I had!
I always enjoy watching a painting demo, I feel like I learn so much by watching a magician like Karin paint. So when on the second day we were using the same reference to do our own version, it felt so much more relaxed than just jumping into cold waters with my own photos.
My painting 'A Perfect Moment' mirrors this feeling.
More on the workshop and more paintings in my next post.
'A Perfect Moment'Oil, 8'' x 10''
On the first day Karin talked about her approach to painting, materials, taking pictures - and turning 'so-so photos' into great paintings. A real eye-opener! So was the demo she did for us, using her own reference photo taken on Hilton Head.
I always enjoy watching a painting demo, I feel like I learn so much by watching a magician like Karin paint. So when on the second day we were using the same reference to do our own version, it felt so much more relaxed than just jumping into cold waters with my own photos.
My painting 'A Perfect Moment' mirrors this feeling.
'Wave Gazing'Oil, 8'' x 8''
I painted this next piece from a reference photo I had taken just the day before. This little girl had been running around on the beach, and then - for half a minute - she stood still, gazing at the waves. And then the moment was gone and she was off to chase after those funny seagulls...
More on the workshop and more paintings in my next post.
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