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Comments and questions are welcome!Melle Ferrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370366181768395772noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493153695751694555.post-77769752779267045112016-08-03T22:59:00.001-04:002016-08-03T22:59:27.411-04:00Minutes<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tpFkcZenB1w7oezWCAP3AOTVTZzuIkaWk-D5PrVrfnpRdwyMieifMWoAbUk2b0Ihp8tJztESi1mpVJnz6Wizw-lEtx-1o0AwG3HHRthi9jo78T-29swH7maTDN-m2YAeC0DPwMEyTio/s640/blogger-image-786416232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tpFkcZenB1w7oezWCAP3AOTVTZzuIkaWk-D5PrVrfnpRdwyMieifMWoAbUk2b0Ihp8tJztESi1mpVJnz6Wizw-lEtx-1o0AwG3HHRthi9jo78T-29swH7maTDN-m2YAeC0DPwMEyTio/s640/blogger-image-786416232.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYJFMhh4lMzOALqTOIUjIM_B7_GMHv-9A-UGLxv7yUY9BzH2Rt777fn4myYcOZw1Z45lFnh6NR-xX7_RPG_bLPrf1MTEhBgG5s6Whrkwz-xe4EWGPWkgIbZFjQwVZXgA3uptkeVZATDc8/s640/blogger-image-1912158351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYJFMhh4lMzOALqTOIUjIM_B7_GMHv-9A-UGLxv7yUY9BzH2Rt777fn4myYcOZw1Z45lFnh6NR-xX7_RPG_bLPrf1MTEhBgG5s6Whrkwz-xe4EWGPWkgIbZFjQwVZXgA3uptkeVZATDc8/s640/blogger-image-1912158351.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8amDTYDb3UDHancoKpE6-pUSi1GjHcpFUvunAPmVntroJ-P_3ZXu27mq0Y6wFgHEVZPfubmfeZlcjdPSiT6XR1yXDpjEmrt9bzkswHeRibqZhUDZ0JyB-bJLw1nKUov6or8uJ5R8nOWg/s640/blogger-image-183364068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8amDTYDb3UDHancoKpE6-pUSi1GjHcpFUvunAPmVntroJ-P_3ZXu27mq0Y6wFgHEVZPfubmfeZlcjdPSiT6XR1yXDpjEmrt9bzkswHeRibqZhUDZ0JyB-bJLw1nKUov6or8uJ5R8nOWg/s640/blogger-image-183364068.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I cherish the tiny moments. Aloha!</div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Melle Ferrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370366181768395772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493153695751694555.post-1913167604925495692016-08-01T22:09:00.001-04:002016-08-03T23:03:13.594-04:00More Hanalei!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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If I could be there to paint this every day, I would...here's a small panorama. Aloha!</div>
Melle Ferrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370366181768395772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493153695751694555.post-8591885112555713822016-07-28T21:46:00.001-04:002016-07-28T21:46:20.960-04:00Mist<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKKq2AGsAGznX4ynLpN9fsyqh7BiwiXUam2cNfJoa2_A-2qxhceieTyhIGNiyFNYYPALPBuPx_6ZNAeVrL1WClLte9ok2XC2HpTVNu5RWyDnjBZluKqsFXd9Y6YPenmGp9Se6TKyRIzU/s640/blogger-image--1033158946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKKq2AGsAGznX4ynLpN9fsyqh7BiwiXUam2cNfJoa2_A-2qxhceieTyhIGNiyFNYYPALPBuPx_6ZNAeVrL1WClLte9ok2XC2HpTVNu5RWyDnjBZluKqsFXd9Y6YPenmGp9Se6TKyRIzU/s640/blogger-image--1033158946.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A very small sketch that holds a moment and a feeling. Aloha!</div>Melle Ferrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370366181768395772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493153695751694555.post-86532171206934948222016-07-20T01:33:00.001-04:002016-07-20T01:37:40.692-04:00Hanalei Turquoise<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Vibrant colors like magic...sigh. Watercolor and watercolor pencils. Aloha!</div>
Melle Ferrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370366181768395772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493153695751694555.post-8048776254253903092016-07-18T20:49:00.001-04:002016-07-18T20:49:15.837-04:00Namolokama Waterfalls, Hanalei<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGtcDaR2V2j6Lx0lF3JNawrUwJnLXuw3SCD6z4xUQLTCZ9lJ98N8lpxdtmab_52NAv_lplWsEnaVsrITWiR6-uc6dzs6egD5qHQ9smfcrPxvPD7By2f4ElFqbykuPKQAUqDUaFXsVuCQ/s640/blogger-image--389938105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGtcDaR2V2j6Lx0lF3JNawrUwJnLXuw3SCD6z4xUQLTCZ9lJ98N8lpxdtmab_52NAv_lplWsEnaVsrITWiR6-uc6dzs6egD5qHQ9smfcrPxvPD7By2f4ElFqbykuPKQAUqDUaFXsVuCQ/s640/blogger-image--389938105.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These have been on my mind for a long time. Finally had that moment and so glad for it. Followed by wonderful slack key guitar concert! Aloha!</div>Melle Ferrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370366181768395772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493153695751694555.post-7095541724297019502016-07-17T18:19:00.001-04:002016-07-17T18:19:53.033-04:00Hanalei from Princeville<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcp9ph9_agYt_rJp5d9qgXMJ1KmFhPxPW9pVLuQkyUtpTM86CbS-3dLEpNnE8CSg2njcdBW-SrpVpaAbsM7fHv5gxgjvbdSFdvZw5z1urMcQcmdjr6GjJZAAdjytpZOiHH_-k1_38JQ1k/s640/blogger-image-319581240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcp9ph9_agYt_rJp5d9qgXMJ1KmFhPxPW9pVLuQkyUtpTM86CbS-3dLEpNnE8CSg2njcdBW-SrpVpaAbsM7fHv5gxgjvbdSFdvZw5z1urMcQcmdjr6GjJZAAdjytpZOiHH_-k1_38JQ1k/s640/blogger-image-319581240.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Painting again finally! How not, with this view? It was a tough year...but that's all being washed away. I think this one shows that struggle a bit, and I'm good with that. Aloha!</div>Melle Ferrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370366181768395772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493153695751694555.post-45150078544296442622016-05-06T16:48:00.001-04:002016-05-06T16:48:49.346-04:00Begin again<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3X7u3WMNKMzTcUVctp1B5qc6Od7YQPuZ9t8K-BsUTdohJA8TFH8onE2NLoFojVMhk09bxTuz1sAsLexvtqTDtcASn8rWgI7E40Ag9O2E0BlQ8ZMV3wWFNHwyJPkbAaJJvjrhVLCK1rY/s640/blogger-image--351933114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN3X7u3WMNKMzTcUVctp1B5qc6Od7YQPuZ9t8K-BsUTdohJA8TFH8onE2NLoFojVMhk09bxTuz1sAsLexvtqTDtcASn8rWgI7E40Ag9O2E0BlQ8ZMV3wWFNHwyJPkbAaJJvjrhVLCK1rY/s640/blogger-image--351933114.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>It's been a long time...like ancient history! But art never gets old, and it always renews. I'm so happy to have had a wonderful friend join me today to draw. It's the first I've done in almost a year. <div><br></div><div>This Greek Torso of Aphrodite at the North Carolina Museum of Art captivated me with the exquisitely subtle curves of every contour. I could have stayed there all day, just in this one spot. No time to do justice to the draperies or do more than enjoy it all. My being is so much better off today. Mahalo to the artists and the art lovers!</div>Melle Ferrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08370366181768395772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493153695751694555.post-13288688894700047342015-06-11T19:10:00.001-04:002015-06-12T12:24:20.752-04:00Jordan Lake Light Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Jordan Lake light show...from my reference photo taken on an April evening. There were very ominous storm clouds just south of here but the sunset had this lovely promise of light. It wasn't clear where the sun was. It was as though it was trying some new ways of making rainbows. </div>
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On a technical note, this painting is watercolor on watercolor canvas, which is new for me. Very different handling from any paper! Guess I'm exploring new ways of making rainbows, too!</div>
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A pair of Canadian Geese who seemed the dominant residents at a small water retention pond, although a solitary Great Blue Heron and pair of Mallard ducks were present. This pair stayed close together and kept a close eye on me. The reference was a photo I took in the early spring, so it'll be interesting to go back and see who's there now. </div>
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Done for the Daily Paintworks "critter" challenge. Just a little behind on those!</div>
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A bit of gray, a bit of wind this morning on the lake. Pastel pencils on paper.</div>
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Okay, pun intended! Original still-life from watercolor class today...I'm thinking it may be the only painting of a crystal vase and a watercolor palette, but I would be happy to see other examples! </div>
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Fair warning: this is clearly plant pornography for the gardening addicted! Most of this painting was done en plein air at a fantastic local gardening center, of the kind where you can't stop looking, but what you really want is to just move in. This is looking at the backside of a free-standing fireplace. I know, I know. You're thinking "built like a brick house". Hey, don't tell my husband, but I'm going to have to go back again. And maybe paint the front side. </div>
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My second painting in the hayfield today. I especially like the strong contrast between field and forest, which drove this painting. I'm told the hay will be hauled away soon, so I'll have to "make hay [paintings] while the sun shines"! </div>
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Do you think they'll grow? This was a still life from "life" done in Rocky Alexander's watercolor class today. Spent a few minutes at home tidying it up. I try to take care of my brushes, but it surely would be nice if they would self-propagate!</div>
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This one is for Carol Marine! She loves to paint old trucks, so when I saw this old Chevy Truck parked on display, I had to stop and give it a try. Not many choices of vantage point, and a couple of fire ants objected to where I set up! Still it was a worthy subject!</div>
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I borrowed Daniel Greene's model today, as he did a marvelous demonstration. Watercolor pencil and Aquabrush. </div>
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Quick Plein Air sketch at Lake Crabtree. The heron insists on being painted from life; I never get a photo!</div>
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Finally, the Ultimate Painting Competition! Wow, what a blast! I was nervous enough that my hand was visibly shaking. Really enjoyed the high energy music and the great vibes from the crowd. I'm told I came close to moving on to the final round, and really appreciate the chance to paint with a great group of artists and meet some wonderful people. If you are the lovely person(s) that bid on my painting, thank you so much! </div>
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We had to hit the road so I missed the final vote count. Jennifer Kennedy and Tracey Marshall both did a great job. And everyone made it a super night!</div>
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