Point Defiance Park in Pierce County of Washington State provided the inspiration for this 5×7 inch miniature oil painting. There is a natural Rhododendron garden that boasts numerous examples of the plants which also carry the designation of the Washington State flower. Although this little painting does not include any of the […]
Archive for February, 2009
sketching, lipsyncing
I visited Manchester couple of weeks ago. The whole weekend was brilliant. Thanks! These sketches are from Manchester Piccadilly station. I was waiting for a friend for about 45 mins and luckily I had my sketchbook with me. It was really nice, drinking beer, sketching and watching people coming and going. (all size […]
Oil painting
Inspired by my wife’s new hobby (and prompted by her prodding) I started my first oil painting tonight. This is the first “coat” (I don’t know the lingo yet) After adding some highlights, I’ll post the final product.
Sketching Frogs
frogs Originally uploaded by daveterry.
Frogs are really easy to sketch. That is, as long as you use a picture. I copied this from a magazine. I think I’d like to try my hand at live animals in a zoo.
I’m talking about […]
Youngblood Brass Band
This music is hot. Really, this group is phenomenal. They play music that is strongly influenced by the New Orleans brass sound, but they are not a strict brass band. They also combine elements of hip-hop into their music, as one member not only drums, but raps as well. For me, […]