Can you catch that moment of Discovery??!

NEW WORKS FROM THE STUDIO OF ART BY WENDY

You know . . . that Ahahhh Moment!   You see something new, you stop, ponder 

a new discovery!

I don't know, maybe as adults we are too busy, I find those moments don't happen as often as I wish. 

However . . . 

For Toddlers, it is a daily event!!

Something new and exciting is happening all the time!!  

NEW DISCOVERIES - Watercolour

The Occasion: The First Car Wash

Water is swishing, bubbles floating!  Laughter! Excitement!
Freedom!
So much to see and do!  Then suddenly the bucket is unattended and the mop is there.
This little guy seizes the moment.  He is over to the bucket in a shot.  Grabbing the handle, he swishes things around.  HE is going to FIGURE it out!!

These little guys just study everything that is happening and soak up all the new things.  You can watch the little wheels turn as they examine something new and learn how it works.  I love that look of intent on their face.  It captures my imagination, I feel again the joy of learning.

As you probably guessed this is our little guy. He is just 16 months in the picture, excited about being outside, not trapped in a buggy and feeling confident on his feet.   The sun is shining; the water is out; and those little hands are itching to get involved.  My daughter captured this moment.   When I saw the photo I knew I had to paint it!!

Many of you may be surprised to see me work with the figure.  You're right it is not my usual subject but then how can you resist!!

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Have a great day,
Wendy

Daddy's Boots Finished!! - Or My Secret Tool for Children's Faces

NEW WORKS FROM THE STUDIO OF ART BY WENDY

The little Guy is done!!

Daddy's Boots - 16 x 20 Matted - Graphite - $500

There he is, ready to work with Dad - tools, hard hat and safety boots - ready to go.  Steve, my husband,  loves to have 'projects' on the go and I am happy to say that little guy still enjoys working with Dad.  

Looking for a Secret Tool to draw those children faces?

Portraits with young children, like this little guy require a very light touch.  All the facial features have to be soft and light or that little boy looks like an old man before you know it!!  In order to do this I used my faithful putty eraser a lot to soften lines but the real hero was my paint brush.  It was the main tool used to sculpture the face.  It is wonderful! It moves the bits of graphite around and into the tooth of the paper without creating harsh lines.  It allows very subtle changes in values both in adding graphite or wiping it away.  Definitely the tool of the day!

A nice soft, dry brush in your bag of pencils will open a whole new world up for you.  Mine is a size 6 round, watercolour brush, nice and soft. 

If you have a old photo you would like to develop into a picture, drop me a line.  I would love to work with you to bring your ideas to life. 

Have a great day,

Wendy