A couple of years ago I took a series of photos at a friend’s lake house. The light was so good and the contrast between the highlights and shadows were so distinct that it motivated me to create this Concentration. Well, 2 years later I have finally found a spot in my house to paint. It’s all about light for me and southern light works! My goal is to complete ten works in this Concentration! These are the first three. I am using a limited palette - Alizarin Crimson, Phthalo Blue, Cadmium Yellow Med., Cadmium Yellow Primrose when I want cool, Titanium White and Ultramarine Blue with Raw Umber when I need a Paynes Grey.
Founder's Art Walk, Marion, NC
Our small town needed some murals! Thanks to a local tourism grant 6 panels were built by Mike Lucas, local artists and advanced art students from McDowell High School painted our areas natural and architectural treasures.
Korryn Shedlock and Ashley Jamison -High school art students painting Tom's Creek Falls
Me painting the Historic Carson House
The city crew hanging the murals! Mike Lucas our panel builder on the right.
The Historic Carson House complete and hung!
Korryn Shedlock has drawn the Marion downtown scene and starting to paint. All the murals have been painted in the art classroom at McDowell High School- thanks Cristi Shaw - Art teacher.
Downtown Marion, NC complete and hung!
Lake James by Korryn Shedlock and Cristi Shaw
Hanging the last of 6 murals!
Couldn't have done it without the Marion city guys!!
Lake Tahoma Casino - one of McDowell County's treasures
Housewarming gift for my sister
One of the largest works I have done lately - 36" x. 46". I wanted to include the plants they have incorporated into their landscape- lime and lemon trees, figs and avocados along with palms and hibiscus.
Working on a Historic building in Roanoke Rapids, NC
Love the architectural details - take a close look
Check out the brick work above the windows and doors- I just love it!
1930's -great to see the entire building.
The most difficult stage- getting the right perspective and all the details. Many hours drawing, erasing and redrawing. Can't wait to start painting!
Finally adding color. Really want the architectural details to be evident so it takes layering in the details.
Going to finish today!
A few last minute adjustments - complete. This has taken much longer than I anticipated but as mentioned at the beginning of the project- love the architectural details! Time to move on to some interior drawings of a proposed Barcade for my son's business plan! Fun!