A grand afternoon

After dropping off my colored pencil artwork this morning for final entry in to the Cincinnati CPSA chapter show (more on that later) ... I spent the afternoon doing what I do every year when my grandchildren "invade". We paint!

For five-year-old Tabitha, this was her third painting endeavor and we decided it was time to actually attempt a painting of something more than just having fun with paint on a canvas. For three-year-old Zoe, however, the painting was all about getting "violet" on canvas. (I said nothing about my penchant for violet-purple shading!!!).

Fortunately for me (and her mother, my daughter, Marisa) we split this year's painting project in to shifts. Zoe, being the youngest went first.

(Left) Zoe selects her favorite weapons from among my arsenal of acrylic paint brushes.  

(Right) Art is serious business.








But then there is that moment when everything comes together and -- IT'S MAGICAL!!

And, finally, there's a masterpiece! For a thing of beauty is a joy forever. (Grandfather was particularly impressed with the bold strokes and the fearless impasto work).





After a quick clean-up, it was Tabitha's turn. As noted earlier, we decided to embark on a painting of her choice. Since she wanted to paint her favorite animal -- a zebra -- it was quickly changed to her choice of fruit. An apple or a pear. The apple won out. I had her actually draw an apple on the canvas board just as she would a normal painting. Then the painting began after she selected what colors she wanted for her background.

(Left) Obviously, grandfather was absorbed in the process that Tabitha employed.

(Right) Of course, getting paint on your hands is a source of much consternatiion.






(Right) Grampy explains 
the importance of light.






The final result showed Tabitha's grasp of light source AND her first signed artwork!

All and all, a grand afternoon!!

CPSA Show on Friday

The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America (Chapter 119) will hosts its annual chapter show at the "The Barn" -- home of the Cincinnati Women's Art Club on Cambridge Avenue in Mariemont.

This year's show chairman, Katherine Thomas (see link to her enjoyable blog) deserves "props" for the great preparation she has done for this year's show. The opening night ceremony runs from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6 and well worth attending.

Pointillism ...

Finally ... I think I have finished my pointillism painting and will feature it in a blog later this week or early next week. I just need to put my signature on this piece and I'm still debating whether to do it in pointillistic style or just straight script. Any votes for one style or another will be graciously appreciated!