Let It Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

There is something so very magical about the first season's snow.
All white, bright, clean and crunchy!
I love it.
To all my wonderful friends here at Watercolor Wednesdays
I wanted to let you all know that because of my scheduled
relocation and work schedule, that I won't be able to
participate in WAWE for a little while.
I have to take a break to catch my breathe and rest
for the long journey ahead. I will be back after some
rest and after things are settled.
I'll be by to visit of course. You talented Ladies
and Gentlemen are AWESOME!!!. Keep posting all your
fabulous work and encourage each others. Linda
I send you all my love my talented friend.
Everyone have a wonderful Holiday Season with
family and friends. Be blessed!
Sincerely,
Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Cat Magic

Season's Greeting From Vanessa Newton

Wishing Everyone at WAWE a very Happy and Blessed Holiday Season!

And a Hilariously Happy New Year!

Field Day

Tug o War

I don't think I adjusted the saturation on this enough when I scanned it. A little washed out? If I can just get these last 4 days of school behind me, I'll see if I can focus. I keep looking up and I'm behind on creating. Hey- It's like I'M in the tug of war.

Aesop: The Lion and the Mouse

I did these for my portfolio a while back. Goauche and ink. I tried to stagger them w/text beside but I have more trouble on blogger putting pictures and words together in the order I intend.

Four Frolicking Fairies

This was a fast piece (under an hour) done with a loose pen drawing and then gouache. I tried a couple of detailed fairy drawings but they are elusive little creatures. So, this was a last ditch effort to participate. As w/all improv, there's quite a bit of risk involved.

ABC's

I know we're now in the middle of fairy-land, but I just wanted to post my art for the prompt "Alphabet Letters". This is a little different take on the prompt and was done with gouache.

A Manly Happy Birthday

I thought Richard might like a nice manly birthday greeting, with lots of bold color and fire. ha ha

I know I'm late for the birthday, so I hope it was a happy one.

Island Dancing

"With the embarrassing seatbelt-extension episode on the plane forgotten, Ella had a great time learning the hula."

I had a great time with this illo. I kind of liked the colors that happened. I inked this first, then painted with gouache. When dry, I held it under a stream of warm water and let it wash off the extra paint. I had some happy accidents when the paint washed off in patches in the sky making clouds.

I've really been inspired by everyone this last 2 weeks. I haven't taken the time to comment as I have started 3 classes and put in overtime at work this last week, but I've loved them all. Good job everyone!

Ella Distracted

While on a family walk, Ella saw the most fascinating things.

Can you imagine? Triplet elephants? Just imagine how big you'd get while pregnant. ha ha ha. I almost had a disaster with this. I used a different kind of paper and when I went to wash off the gouache the paper started to disintegrate! I didn't panic, just layed it out on a table as flat as I could until it dried. Oh well, you learn by doing, right?

This was outlined in India ink and then gouache. When the gouache is dry you wash it off! (I know, it's hard to see all that expensive gouache going down the drain.) I've loved seeing everyones take on this. So many creative minds out there. I'm honored to be numbered among you.