Out for a Stroll

Out for a Stroll

A royal tern (Thalasseus maximus)
at the Matanzas National Park in Matanzas, Florida
on February 19, 2016, sketched on February 28, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Dancing

Dancing

A quick sketch for the
Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators
"Draw This!" monthly art prompt, March 2016.
sketched on February 20, 2016
8" x 65", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fluid 100
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00
See it, along with all of the other artists work, on the
Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators
Dance Prompt web page HERE

Little House Lurking

Little House Lurking

by the Intracoastal Waterway
along the Palm Coast in Marina Cove, Florida
on February 18, 2016, sketched on February 19, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
NFS Gifted to Marina Cove condo hosts the Hilberts
thanks to their daughter Stephanie and son-in-law Karl

Wood Stove Wood's Sunset

Wood Stove Wood's Sunset

on Ruth Cabot's tarp and snow covered woodpile in Cabot, Vermont
on February 12, 2016, sketched on February 16, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Route 15, Vermont Winter

Route 15, Vermont Winter

during below zero temperatures in Cabot, Vermont
on February 12, 2016, sketched on February 15, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Snow Drift...

Snow Drift in Vermont Cold

on Route 215 in Cabot, NH
on February 12, 2016, sketched on February 14, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Valentine Red Bouquet

Valentine Red Bouquet

red amaryllis set on my deck railing in Shapleigh, Maine
on January 12, 2016, sketched on February 13, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

That Way

That Way

An amaryllis blooming set out on my deck railing in Shapleigh, Maine
on February 11, 2016, sketched on February 11, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Studies 3 and 4 of Krystal

Study Number 3 of Krystal

at the evening Kennebunkport Drawing Group
in Kennebunkport, Maine
on February 10, 2016, sketched on February 10, 2016
6" x 4", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Study Number 4 of Krystal

at the evening Kennebunkport Drawing Group
in Kennebunkport, Maine
on February 10, 2016, sketched on February 10, 2016
8" x 8", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 300 lb. Fluid 100
cold press 100% cotton watercolor paper
online at my art blog HERE where you may leave a comment
framed, $170 + $9.35 sales tax + $15.65 S&H = $195.00 

Studies 1 and 2 of Krystal

Study Number 1 of Krystal

at the evening Kennebunkport Drawing Group in Kennebunkport, Maine
on February 10, 2016, sketched on February 10, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Study Number 2 of Krystal

at the evening Kennebunkport Drawing Group in Kennebunkport, Maine
on February 10, 2016, sketched on February 10, 2016
5" x 7", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Bloom in Front...

Bloom in Front, Bloom Behind

set out on my deck railing on a sunny day in Shapleigh, Maine
on February 6, 2016, sketched on February 9, 2016
10" x 8", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Strathmore
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $170 + $9.35 sales tax + $15.65 S&H = $195.00

Walking in Step

Walking in Step

Ruth Kaldor and Bruce McMillan
on the County Road in Shapleigh, Maine
on February 7, 2016, sketched on February 8, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
NFS

Joyful Amaryllis

Joyful Amaryllis

on a sunny winter day on my deck railing in Shapleigh, Maine
on February 6, 2016, sketched on February 6, 2016
8" x 8", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 300 lb. Fluid 100
cold press acid free 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $170 + $9.35 sales tax + $15.65 S&H = $195.00

Snowshoe in Sunset Glow

Snowshoe in Sunset Glow

of the departing snowfall cloud,
that left a surprise 10" of snow, during sunset
in the back fields behind my home Shapleigh, Maine
on February 5, 2016, sketched on February 5, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
NFS

Our yard, after a day-long surprise snowfall
of 10" the sunset came out below the
departing cloud cover creating a
glow of purples and pinks and
oranges on the fresh snow.
 

 

The ideal time to snowshoe and bask in glow.

Serendipity for Ruth Kaldor and me.

Open Arms Amaryllis

Open Arms Amaryllis

seen from below on my deck railing in Shapleigh, Maine
on February 4, 2016, sketched on February 4, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Drawing Group Artists and Model

Drawing Group Artists

at the art session in Kennebunkport, Maine
on February 3, 2016, sketched on February 3, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
and

Drawing Group Model Sean

at the art session in Kennebunkport, Maine
on February 3, 2016, sketched on February 3, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press fine grain 100% cotton watercolor paper
each one framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

What Winter Snow?

What Winter Snow?

in the back fields behind my home
during a warm winter season in Shapleigh, Maine
on February 2, 2016, sketched on February 3, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

The Tools

I used only my Uniball waterproof fade proof pen to sketch and my Winsor & Newton Sceptre Gold II 606 Synthetic/Sable 1" flat watercolor brush to paint this art.

Woods in Winter

Woods in Winter

behind my home in Shapleigh, Maine
on January 31, 2016, February 2, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00

Vermont Hill Catching Sunlight

Vermont Hill Catching Sunlight 

along Cabot Plains Road in Cabot, Vermont
on January 23, 2016, sketched on February 1, 2016
7" x 5", Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors, and
Uniball waterproof fade proof ink on 140 lb. Fabriano Artistico
cold press rough 100% cotton watercolor paper
online at my art blog HERE where you may leave a comment
framed, $100 + $5.50 sales tax + $9.50 shipping = $115.00