I have been doing a few little things, I drew the golfer for my golf teams invitational, and I got a new book I really like, its actually a game, but with all the dice I really just liked the pictures the artists came up with and was copying them trying to practice / emulate. He is a very talented guy, Chuck Lukace, and the book is "A creativity game for Fantasy Artists".. I really like the book its great. Check it out if you can find it...

Hakoni Gardens.. here is the finished acrylic I did for a wedding gift. The couple got married in almost the exact spot I stood to draw the painting, serendipitous! Hooray for me.

Ok.. having survived a bad flu bug, bad back.. Flexural and 2 days flat on my back, my parents visit, I finished my wedding and birthday gifts.... I think they turned out pretty good and hope the recipients like them also.. This one for my brother in law, I painted lupin, Audrey's favorite flower (Chuck's sister & my other in law) and Chucks wife took the picture of Chuck and Audrey...

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Finally, drawing again!! I have a wedding at Hakoni garden, and my gift is a painting, so I went over to do a little recon. I found a good angle/comp/lighting. and had a great time. So now I need to get to drawing... More to come.

OK, well.. I got a new hair cut. But haven't been painting or drawing. I have 4 things I need to paint before next month. and Im coughing and drinking liquids laying on the couch. I don't know if its allergies or a cold, but I have felt better. I always say I work better under pressure..well thats sure building up fast. Wish me luck or at the very least send a cattle prod! ha

Well, Easter at our house was huge. 50 relatives invaded.. opps came over for a pot luck / bbq. The rain and wind chased most of the people inside, and all was good. Lots of food and fun had by all. I got away from painting my "hawaii" paintings but I am going to get back on that horse hopefully tomorrow. Wish me luck. This was my last painting, I did finally put a varnish on it and called it good. Im thinking about doing another version of it with the clouds a bit more graded. Everyone has really liked this one (me too) So Im going to do another to see if I can improve on it.. My garden is looking great, I have plants coming up in good ol' spring fashion. It gets me so excited to see everything popping up out of the ground. I know some of it is probably weeds but Im hoping for flowers too. I'll keep you posted. OH and hay check out my other blog at artdogstudio.net