tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89120630131579471942011-04-21T21:46:08.549-04:00glaucianoreply@blogger.comBlogger951100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-38591089606216136092008-07-12T21:12:00.008-04:002008-12-10T21:24:50.665-05:00

Ever since we've been house hunting, I have not been able to finish my art projects, or start any new ones. It's a bit disappointing, cause I'd done several city scenes and was close to finishing another one, and had even been commissioned by Andrew from Graffiti 2 to do a few of Mott Haven for him. I have not forgotten, and I will get them done as soon as we get settled in, but alas, life in

glaucianoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-9135626988852203572008-06-21T13:52:00.003-04:002008-12-10T21:24:51.124-05:00

It seems that house hunting is cramping my art style.Here are a couple drawings I did yesterday. They were sketches to possibly be used for our church's next sermon series. Our pastor asked me to go in a different direction, so I'll have to do that today instead. You can check out the drawings in the meantime, and let me know what you think...

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-70802890531229885242008-04-16T11:31:00.002-04:002008-12-10T21:24:51.456-05:00

I have only worked on quick sketches, because I haven't had much energy the last few days. I'm fighting a miserable cold. I started feeling crummy last thursday.Then, I've gotten considerably worse each day, with an extremely stuffy head and sleeping on the couch for the past 2 days.Today, the symptoms have become an annoying cough, but at least I have some energy to get things done.Here are

glaucianoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-29953977421788365142008-03-30T22:09:00.006-04:002008-12-10T21:24:51.829-05:00

Okay, so I finished one more city drawing.It's got a bit of wonkiness to it, but that's part of what I like about it.It's also the one that is most "tight".Check it out and see what you think, and leave me a comment or criticism.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-64911447855506177382008-03-18T12:16:00.007-04:002008-12-10T21:24:52.458-05:00

I think I figured out something I like doing/drawing, that might make a good series.It's a city scene.Not like the previous bridge, but like what I worked on for our church's next sermon series. See left. I actually made 2 dawings.One which is more abstracted, from imagination.5x7" colored pencils and pen on sketchbook paperOne that was based off a real place, using a picture for reference, but

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-82438164161239713842008-03-17T18:52:00.004-04:002008-12-10T21:24:52.652-05:00

I've worked on this painting for a long time. It started out in my mind as something that would be a face, but the difficulties and series of unexpected results in the early stages of preparing the canvas made me feel as if it had to become a cityscape of sorts. Inspired by one of photographs, and just pushed on by a emotional color choice, I finally finished this mixed media piece.It took long

glaucianoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-55364246826701191912008-03-14T21:43:00.004-04:002008-12-10T21:24:52.795-05:00

This time, it was done at a church we visited. The Covenant Live Church.I drew a couple people but this is my favorite of the sketches.This kinda thing has been the extent of my work lately.Nothing finished til today([more about that on the next post].But I get little drawings in here and there.I imagine with our move, the drawings and painting will dwindle down as I pack instead.I've also been

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-34461740690597874832008-01-31T18:24:00.001-05:002008-12-10T21:24:53.112-05:00

A couple posts ago, I posted a detail, and here's the finished piece.If you don't know what this is, it is called scratchboard. You work in the opposite then drawing with a pen. You scratch away the white.This particular board is made by ampersand, and it's a black claybord. It's nice because it's not as flimsy as some of the other scratchboards I worked with in the past.I worked based off a

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-34537044215033774582008-01-29T16:48:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:53.579-05:00

I you have a son, you know that being borderline destructive comes with the territory. You can also identify with how to wanting to find ways to use that "spirit" for good.In my case, I'm also looking for ways to incorporate it into art possibilities.Anyway, a few months ago, I came across a journal called "wreck this journal". A bit odd at first, but really interesting once you give it some

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-84274957027939648002008-01-23T12:56:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:54.256-05:00

I sketched Phoenix the other day, while he was doing his homework. It turned out to be a pretty good drawing session for me.I was reminded of how good it is to draw from a "live" model, and one that moves as much as him makes for some pretty short poses, and some pretty challenging angles, and that is always nice to incorporate, plus it helps me capture a moment in time because "Everyday Matters

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-53684741301224165152008-01-16T19:54:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:54.555-05:00

I've been doing stuff, but I've got nothing much to post yet...I've been working on a scratchboard. It's tedious, as all scratchboards are, and I'm enjoying it. I've been working on it mostly at night, for the past week or so.Also, about a week ago, I went to a new diner while my mother-in-law was visiting, and since it was so cool on the inside, I just had to draw it.Yesterday I worked on a

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-67717766396450442008-01-10T12:02:00.001-05:002008-12-10T21:24:54.792-05:00

A pitt pen drawing at church.Since it's on my watercolor moleskine, I plan on adding a watercolor wash to it, but even now, I like how it looks.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-20908993885049840892008-01-10T11:58:00.001-05:002008-12-10T21:24:55.480-05:00

This is nothing that is an art statement, or something that will be remembered as my life's work.The reason I am posting it is because I did it.While everyone was around, the kids were playing, my mother-in-law was visiting, my husband was reading for school, and I still worked on a quick drawing.It's my own personal victory, because sometimes, I think I don't have enough time, or can't do stuff

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-3698747688478684932008-01-08T20:31:00.001-05:002008-12-10T21:24:55.706-05:00

It was great to get this done. I have a pile of remnant colored pencils, that I've gathered over time. They fit in a small wipes travel container, and go in my back with me everywhere, for when the mood for easy color strikes.I've seen and always wanted to do this kinda chart of swatches with them, and this past Saturday, I finally did it!I feel great! It will be so much easier finding and

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-43651956681163282692008-01-05T16:15:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:56.079-05:00

I picked up my remnant box of colored pencils and started drawing. I never intended to make a person, but she emerged nonetheless.Colored pencils on sketchook

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-11691079832149376612008-01-05T16:10:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:56.515-05:00

The other day, I started drawing, without looking at anything, or trying to do anything other than what came from my imagination.This is what emerged.I called him Dietrich. He's a strange fellow, I know. But I like him.I used a new sketch and wash pencil., but I haven't tried the wash part yet.Any advice on drawing from imagination?

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-59262488498472196632008-01-03T21:53:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:56.665-05:00

Okay, here's my plan for 2008...use my imagination moredraw more architecturego to a life class/sessiomset up my etsy storeresearch other ways to sell artworkparticipate in 30-day artist(this is a real big maybe!)2or 3 paintings/finished pieces a month unless other project is going onphotograph more oftenmonthly projects are good motivatorsIf anyone has any thoughts or advice, send it my

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-82372666518163725492007-12-28T14:01:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:57.174-05:00

Our good friends, The Goubrans, are taking a month's sabbatical starting this week.I'm glad I captured them, minus Steven who was in the nursery, while in church last sunday.Guys, hope you have an enjoyable month off. Relax, learn, and come back to us refreshed!

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-1750194947118594972007-12-13T17:29:00.001-05:002008-12-10T21:24:57.335-05:00

Last sunday, it was my sister's birthday. We had a surprise party for her.Lots of people were there, from my parents' church. After a while, I decided to sketch, and I did this one.The ladies looking at my sisters new-ish apple macbook.I think I saw them looking at a picture of some guy.pitt brush pen on moleskine

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-19542438791063804852007-12-13T17:15:00.001-05:002008-12-10T21:24:57.566-05:00

So, a couple weeks ago, I saw this fruit at the supermarket.It looked so strange and intriguing, I bought it just so I could make an attempt at drawing it!That much I accomplished. YOU can see the results.I did not manage to eat, it, and it is in the fridge, but now I hear that as a tropical fruit, it should not be refrigerated.I think I'll cut it open tonight and try it.According to some other

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-18507437240817686102007-12-13T17:05:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:57.854-05:00

I have been working on a bigger scale project, but I've managed to make a few drawings or sketches here and there.This one was done at some friends' house, when we were over for dinner.It was really fun trying to capture the reflections on the glass.Watercolor and pen on watercolor moleskine.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-13373577377520126272007-12-04T13:56:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:58.257-05:00

Despite my failures in the november project, I push on ahead, instead of looking back,The journey to make art, successful and pleasing to God, is interesting. It us also what I seek to do with my life, so I've been trying to make those 2 parts of my life become one. My life is about "Seeking the Muse" not just my art, or my blog.While seeking, it occurred to me what would be a great project for

glaucianoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-90203752258280495792007-12-04T06:25:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:58.435-05:00

Another November is over, and unfortunately, I did not reach my goal, I'm far from 30 faces. I got a few requests I was not able to accommodate. But I have to more on.This is the last face I finished in November. It's my dad.I like the drawing on it's own, but I'm not happy with the likeness to my dad. This drawing had so many interruptions, and was done over the course of several days, and

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-25616841039917452992007-11-18T20:51:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:58.827-05:00

So, I finally finished this a couple days ago! And it feels great! It's one of those paintings which I learned alot from, and I'm happy with, and so it's a success already, no matter what.I learned about a limited palette, as well as broader strokes. I learned about acrylic and texture, as well as how not drawing first can affect a painting positively and negatively. It's an exciting new

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-70484477953420505262007-11-14T07:40:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:59.134-05:00

A face I started 2 days ago, and finished yesterday.I'm a bit slow this month. Still trying to figure out why.I'm not entirely happy with this one, but there are some aspects I still appreciate.

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Another face, a slightly different approach at hatching. More of an exercise, than a presentable piece, but at least I am putting pen to paper.Pilot v5 pen on large moleskine

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I'm still a bit behind on my 30 faces, and yesterday, I thought I'd catch up, and sketch a few extra faces. Instead, I had a terrible time, and only one of them was of any merit.Pitt brush pens on moleskine

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-87961014347027472342007-11-09T23:22:00.000-05:002007-11-10T11:19:38.922-05:00

I came across this in Ryan's blog. It's a tool that lets you draw directly within your browser, with your mouse, and it records your strokes.So now, you can see my drawing take shape.Nothing spectacular, but fun nonetheless.Hopefully, with practice, I can get better at it...What do you think?

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-25880218787759917462007-11-09T22:47:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:24:59.777-05:00

Yesterday would be the last day that Willik was home with the chicken pox, first, then with a terrible cough.He'd been wanting to teach me a technique he learned at school in art class, so we attempted it.It's called "drawing with scissors" and we had a lot of fun doing it. You can make it as realistic or abstract as one wants. And using different interesting papers would make it more special.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-45560054449989208752007-11-07T00:34:00.001-05:002008-12-10T21:24:59.989-05:00

While looking for faces to draw, I came across a contact sheet of portrait shots I had taken during college. This was one of them. I liked it because it was an unusual expression, and therefore, challenging to get the features correct. I think I did it. It also was a picture with good contrast.If anyone has a good photo of yourself or someone you'd like me to draw, please send it my way.It

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-17871554853209621772007-11-05T22:48:00.001-05:002008-12-10T21:25:00.424-05:00

This is my effort for today.Despite still having Willik at home with the chicken pox, and I had a big headache all day.So, I painted this on a new canvas linen pad. I like the color of the linen, though I think I'd like it best if it was a stretched canvas. I'm using a limited palette of 4 colors only, and I like it so far.There was no underdrawing, just straight painting. It's very liberating.

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This is a sketch, and not a finished piece, but this is my face for today.Some might say there's not much of a face, but I think the whole point for me, is doing interesting angles, and unusual, styles. I think this drawing has both.Of course, it's another drawing from church, as you might notice the small quote up at the top. I didn't have my regular moleskine with me, so I drew this inside my

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-23472046005839304992007-11-03T10:22:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:00.883-05:00

Yes, another stab at 30 faces in November.I'm already behind, in posting, but I've worked over the course of 2 days in one drawing. That means I am one behind, so I have to bang out 2 things one of these days. A bit of a challenge with Willik home from school with chicken pox, but I have to get thru it and still manage some art in there.Anyway, here's a 2b pencil drawing of a lady from our

glaucianoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-71214426669417186452007-10-30T22:19:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:01.608-05:00

I think I'm finally getting into an art groove.On thursday, friday and yesterday, I have been working on art projects.I worked on an old painting about my salvation story which I hadn't worked on in 10 years, I think, and you can see the progress to the right. It's on wood, nothing fancy or special. It's a square, but it's warping a bit. It's not a great photo but you get the picture.then,

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-92198822133569768932007-10-25T12:37:00.001-04:002008-12-10T21:25:01.722-05:00

This past weekend, we had a retreat here at home. It was fun to get away from the city and get to spend a bit more time with some of the church family. Sunday mornings are so rushed!Anyway, one of the things I was in charge of, was having a little art workshop during the free time on saturday. I was glad to do it, though I had so much to prepare for between the workshop and the games I was

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-16025600773896511792007-10-16T11:33:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:02.258-05:00

I used to ride the subway everyday, throughout high school, then college. That's 8 years of riding the subway every week day. All the time, I was going to art school. I could have been drawing on the subway everyday. I don't know if it's the combination of rush hour in the subway, or having too many other things going on, or just not being a good journaler back then, but I spent most of my

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-88890261327787363842007-09-28T14:08:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:02.427-05:00

A good friend had a birthday about a month ago. I told him that for his birthday, I would be giving him a "glaucia original." This is what I came up withKareem is the music leader at our church, among many other things. But more than that, he loves music, he inspires others to love music. He will give guitars to anyone who wants to learn, and he will teach them the basics. He loves to

glaucianoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-16892887977375104562007-09-27T21:23:00.001-04:002008-12-10T21:25:04.130-05:00

This was a first. I just recently learned what an ATC is (Artist Trading Cards) and although artists have been exchanging these for some time, this is my first time even making one. I made 3 by the end.I listen to a wonderful podcast called Creative Mom Podcast. If you are creative and have kids in your life, even if you're not a mom, you will enjoy listening!It was thru this podcast that I

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-77168047142718121432007-09-12T13:46:00.001-04:002008-12-10T21:25:04.853-05:00

Drawing well takes practice. I've always known that, and when I was in school, especially the first 2 years of college, we had several classes in which we would draw from the model, or draw from still life set-ups.These days, I have to make sure I'm getting practice.Drawing at church, or some other meeting or training sessions, works out for me as one of the best times to practice. And many

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-91858470435487392002007-09-08T11:19:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:05.713-05:00

A quick pen drawing of an old high school friend, drawn while I had coffee at Starbucks.It was my first time in about 6 weeks to have a quiet drawing moment at Starbucks. Now that the boys are back in school, I should have these kinda drawings more often.Pitt pens on moleskine.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-23361223435655791982007-09-05T12:34:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:06.145-05:00

Another mixed media piece.This time, I added texture to the gesso, as well as did the transfer method straight to the acrylic gesso, and it worked pretty well.It'a also got collage elements.It's been really fun experimenting with all these different techniques.6"x6" on canvas

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-52899388876679353862007-08-30T12:02:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:06.442-05:00

Yay! I finished another mixed media piece.Again, it was experimental, and full of learning.This one includes a photocopy transfer, drawing/writing and collage, as well as painting. It includes a bit of a background technique I read about in Claudine Helmuth's book which includes the use of vaseline. I don't think it worked like it was meant to work, but in either case I like the way it turned

glaucianoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-30472549299304575792007-08-23T14:48:00.001-04:002008-12-10T21:25:06.689-05:00

The first of a series of mixed media collages, after having found some great older photos from my husband's family.6"x6" canvas

glaucianoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-30475398683228618692007-08-14T23:50:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:07.375-05:00

July flew by. While it was great for the family time, and a nice vacation, there's hardly anything to speak, as far as artwork.I did manage to sketch this one lazy afternoon, and I really like it. So though it's taken me a while to post, I am pleased with it.Now if I can only accomplish a couple things in August, I'll start to feel better.pitt pen on large moleskine

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-61377881998579406882007-06-13T21:57:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:07.540-05:00

This weekend was fabulous. The women of Graffiti had a retreat at the beach, in Ocean Grove, NJ. Much time was spent talking, and getting to know each other better. We also had some good time meeting together and dreaming about the road of adventure which God has for each of us. While enjoying some quiet time on the beach on saturday morning, I painted this. It was a great time with God and

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-87933873152044700722007-05-25T12:38:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:07.832-05:00

Since the beginning of the Everyday in May projects, and shortly after painting in church in under a hour, I thought that I should try to do some more paintings in a short time, just to see how I do.So, after some thinking, and some listening to an old episode of the Creative Mom Podcast, I decided that a self-portrait should work well for the job.I had pre-sketched myself the other day, but I

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-3956508734316424242007-05-22T10:57:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:08.288-05:00

On saturday, my everyday in may activity consisted of sketching throughout my day, in order to participate in the 14th Sketchcrawl, to help raise money for Emergency (an organization that provides life support for war victims).Juggling between laundry, parents' duties, helping with the cooking at my parents' house; finding time for sketching was a bit tough, but I managed to squeeze some time in.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-29319591627377837112007-05-18T10:08:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:08.456-05:00

That's me. Croquill pen, with sepia ink, staring at a mirror.This is my new "boy"haircut. Most of the time, it looks like this, and sometimes, I spike it up. Soon there will be a picture or painting of the spiked up version.I enjoy drawing myself. Not because I'm so good-looking, but because I think it's a good subject, in that I have no one to please but myself, plus, it's a ready model. I

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-56126861220750536822007-05-18T09:50:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:09.132-05:00

Posting what I've done each day has seemed impossible. I'm not really sure why. I seem to be exhausted at night. I'm just trying to find energy to actually do the work!So on that day, I worked on 2 tshirt design for 2 different church's summer camp stuff.This is what I came up with...This one was for my church's summer program called GASP (graffiti afternoon summer program).The children's

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-48196940795977694102007-05-18T09:32:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:09.454-05:00

That day felt more productive. I worked on a card for a friend. Another pop-up card idea from this book.I will scan the front of the card later, but I did some experimental work for it which I read in an excerpt of Claudine Hellmuth's collage book , with acrylic and saran wrap. Interesting results. I need to try again, cause I did not master the technique, but it was fun.Sorry I'm posting so

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-68925170282135603072007-05-15T01:01:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:09.772-05:00

For the first time today, I chaperoned in Willik's class, for a trip to Colden Center, at Queens College, for a play of Max & Ruby.It was just a short walk from his school, with just the 2 kindergarten classes.While we waited for the play to start, I took the opportunity to draw this very animated and talkative lady, who I believe was a teacher from some other school.It definitely wasn't a

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-68609069833353806402007-05-15T00:47:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:09.980-05:00

Victory is mine!I think I'm done. I think I like it.Looking at it here, in this small version, makes me like it more.I finally had enough time, and mustered energy enough to finish it. It was a fun process. Lots of new aspects for me in this. From the collage of chinese newspaper with gel medium, to the glazed, layered acrylic style, it's been full of experimentation as well as

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-91254652643421328502007-05-15T00:32:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:10.118-05:00

So, I haven't posted because I was at my parents' house over the weekend. But I did draw.Actually, it was more about a job opprortunity to design a logo for a friend's band collaboration.So, it was late on saturday, and it'd been a long day, so I just had enough energy to think about this logo, and some of what Bogs and I had discussed.So here's the page I worked on.The good news is that I

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-28949872265113148772007-05-12T18:45:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:10.339-05:00

This may be a bit hard to see, but it's a self-portrait sketch I did last night, on a canvas I intend to paint.It's a bit of a challenge I'm giving myself, to paint it in an hour, much like the painting I did in church a few weeks ago. I want to see what I can accomplish in an hour. After all, if I could paint that large painting in 45 minutes, the 12x14 or so canvas should be doable. The

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-84010321407585637742007-05-12T12:11:00.001-04:002008-12-10T21:25:10.659-05:00

It felt good to do this one, because at least I didn't skip a day.Inspired by an entry by another art blogger Nina Johansson this is an experimental piece.The theme, nor the subject are particularly beautiful or life changing.It was more about trying a technique, which I certainly didn't master, but had fun with, It's about trying out some textures and some tools for the sake of getting better

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-67694862992402699132007-05-10T10:22:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:11.124-05:00

I've been feeling like it's been "Skip a Day in May" for me, with this project. I just can't seem to be able to do art 2 days straight.I think about art, I discuss art projects, I even have a plan of what to do that day, but somehow circumstances have made it difficult to actually accomplish.Nonetheless, I will keep pushing on and trying.Last night, I drew one of my favorite mugs, as I had a

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-42133488256604569402007-05-10T10:18:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:11.284-05:00

Two days ago, or rather, 3 days ago, I worked more on the collage painting.I focused my limited time on the face. I still need to do a little more to it, but it's mostly done I think. Now I gotta work on the other things on the painting. I think one or 2 more sessions should be enough for this one.Sorry I haven't been posting on the day. It's been hard to kep up. I hate that!Hope you're

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-76161633866069449602007-05-07T21:31:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:11.590-05:00

Yes, I've skipped 5. Saturday was filled with lots of errands and random activities, including soccer and laundry.By the time the evening came around, I tried making a quick drawing in my journal, but fell asleep while at it, so there's no day five.Yesterday, after a long day at church, and having lunch with my Bible study group to celebrate the end of the book of Luke study we'd been doing,

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-40625170461917577442007-05-07T12:12:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:11.725-05:00

Another image inspired by one of my photos from Indonesia, this was from a visit to a village which had been "rebuilt" after the tsunami, a little ways from the city of Aceh. The people were pleasant and happy to talk to us. The clothes hanging on a line were nice to see. Something you don't see very much of in New York City.This was worked on and to be posted on Saturday, but I did not have

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-73935655809230628582007-05-04T00:55:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:11.838-05:00

In order to give myself and everyone else a break, I did a mini watercolor painting tonight.It was inspired and derived mainly from a photo I took of a young woman carrying this baby, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.She did not notice me, and that makes the whole thing so much more authentic.Having carried babies in those Baby Bjorn carriers, I can tell you that once they got close to 20lbs. in weight,

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-35271781332017174782007-05-03T00:26:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:12.185-05:00

Just a continuation from yesterday, a bit more paint has gone in. Not as much time to paint today, so all of what was done, was done tonight. I do have to make a trip to the supermarket sometime, since Fresh Direct will not deliver to my house. Thanks for that reminder today, Susan!!Anyway, here's the second installment of the same painting. Can you tell what I worked on?

glaucianoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-53942647989321976682007-05-01T21:36:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:12.401-05:00

A work in progress, this was a painting I started working on about 2 weeks ago. But with the kids being sick, and getting ready for the painting I did at church, as well as working to get the church's website finished up, I just hadn't done anything but got it ready.Today, paint finally made it's way onto it.It's experimental, joining collage and acrylics. I'm excited to see how it will turn

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-7345058361177128082007-04-30T03:55:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:12.992-05:00

Today was the 3rd sunday where the focus has been on artists, in a series called "Imagine: Christians and the Arts" at Graffiti. Every sunday, Taylor has spoken on a different topic, and a musician, dancer, or actors have given a performance which is connected to the sermon, because artists have a way of helping us to understand life, and life's hardships better.So today was my turn, to help

glaucianoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-91614219761790842382007-04-26T17:25:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:13.159-05:00

I just found and committed to my next project.It will only serve to enhance and stick to my already laid out plans for my art.The project is called "Every Day In May" and was started by a fellow artist and blogger, french toast girl, whose work I love.She started this last year, in May, and she decided to do it again. The intent is to do something creative every day in May. I wil be painting/

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-32920307576699838052007-03-25T19:51:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:13.353-05:00

This week I had an unlikely opportunity to do something unexpected. I was asked by Graffiti 2's director, Andrew Mann, to put together a visual for the Lord's Supper multi-sensory experience he was planning for this sunday. It was to be some sort of a picture with the focus on the crown of thorns, and the "man of sorrows".Even though it was wednesday, and we needed this to be done by sunday

glaucianoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-20580660395240367412007-03-19T11:47:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:13.525-05:00

Yet another coffee drawing, I seem to have the most undivided time to draw when I'm around coffee. This time food was included as well.Starbucks is making a killing off me, but I guess it's money well spent if I can have quiet moments of reflection with my God, and draw at the same time! Speaking of Starbucks, I heard of this book, "The Gospel According to Starbucks" and I'm wondering if anyone

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-42630740553159162682007-03-19T11:41:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:13.716-05:00

A bird's eye view of my demitasse cup. This is part of my mom's collection of mugs for "cafezinho". Brazilians love to have a little cup of strong coffee, much like espresso, in the middle of the afternoon, after lunch, especially if they have friends over.I was the host, and then I even got a chance to draw this little cup, with much detail. It had a meditarranean feel to it, and so many

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-26796794976386879742007-03-19T11:35:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:14.086-05:00

Just some Sharon fruit on the table this weekend.My parents were eating, and I was drawing. It looked very "drawable". In portuguese this fruit is called "caqui" (pron. kah-key).#2 pencil on moleskine

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-67595108692041801012007-03-19T11:26:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:14.194-05:00

This is the first of a whole new set of drawings. For the past month or so, I've been a little too consumed by some other projects, and I wasn't drawing everyday. I notice a difference in myself, and I miss drawing terribly. It's weird, but I'm glad I've figured this out about myself. Anyway, drawing everyday things, much like what Danny Gregory has to say, is what I'm trying to do, but also

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-14872983562064020732007-03-19T11:20:00.000-04:002008-12-10T21:25:14.329-05:00

I haven't posted for a long time. I finally got back on my scanner, and back on my moleskine, and now I have a few things to post.This is a grid/comic inspired layout of drawings. I got the idea from a fellow art blogger, and decided to try it. It was fun. I hope to do more of these, but maybe using a bigger sketchbook.pencil on moleskine

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-36149150286698244912007-01-07T17:11:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:25:14.354-05:00

Today, we celebrated a wonderful friend's birthday. She turns 50this week. Happy Birthday, Susan!!We all contributed to a book full of flat gifts, and at her husband's request, I made the painting to the right for her.We have coffee together on a weekly basis, and so this was a natural first thought.It was a lot of fun to do, in that it was the first watercolor painting I've done in a long time

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-76024014988944026732007-01-05T02:53:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:25:14.537-05:00

Having a scanner will be so cool. This is the first slide I came across, and figured it was a good thing to scan and post. That way I get to see the quality as well as show you some old artwork.I did this piece at the end of my senior year in college, in '95. That's 12 years ago. It was a piece that got to be in the senior show as one of my best. It's a self-portrait.You might be thinking

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-4016830583187686432006-12-31T01:04:00.000-05:002008-12-10T21:25:14.552-05:00

...and to prove it, here's the first drawing I did on a moleskine. Back in February of this year. I can't believe it's been 10 months since I've been drawing regularly.This is a departure from an old picture of Fabio. I just used colored pencil and brush pen. It's special because it was the beginning to a new life for me!My new scanner, after only 4 scans, has totally blown me away!It's a

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-33863065830772950162006-12-02T21:18:00.000-05:002006-12-02T21:52:39.802-05:00

It's the end of November, and I didn't do a face a day, but I did more than 20. And I still have a few more I want to do. It's been super fun, and I'm so glad I participated. There still other mediums I want to explore. And this was the push I needed to get my art blog going.Thanks everybody who's been visiting and leaving comments. I need to have your comments in order to grow and improve.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-16824246551514115632006-11-30T01:17:00.000-05:002006-11-30T01:24:07.864-05:00

Another pencil drawing, this one done with General's ALL pencil (inpired by Onionboy's Stabilo All drawing) on moleskine.The drawing doesn't have this sepia quality, but all the pictures of the moleskine seem to have this tone with my camera. I like the original as well as this "version".What is so nice about pencil is the ability to get all the shading and shadows you want. I found the ALL

glaucianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-40676806619282981732006-11-27T11:26:00.000-05:002006-11-27T11:35:49.221-05:00

Another drawing done at church, during the sermon. I enjoy drawing people in the congregation. And I can jot a quick note, here and there, to help me remember a good point.this woman was far away from me, but luckily, I had a good clear view of her.There's not much of her face in this drawing, but that is what I like about it. The angle and the "less than profile" look I

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-62861086822003131852006-11-23T13:42:00.000-05:002006-11-23T21:29:12.927-05:00

This one was fun and quick...A couple weeks ago, my oldest son, who's in Kindergarten, told me about a technique they'd used in art class, with oil pastels and watercolor, and it was magic, because the watercolor didn't go where the pastels were. I told him we could do that at home too, cause I had the supplies. Finally, today we found our chance. So, I made a face, of course. Just any face.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-42952858338069992582006-11-23T08:31:00.000-05:002006-11-23T09:15:11.858-05:00

This was my faces endeavor for yesterday. I am just obssessed with doing sculpture right now.This was done with plastilina.It will never harden, so I can work on him more later, if I feel like it. I think he might need a hat, or a hairdress or something, and I need to make him "stand up" on his own.It'd been about 14 years since I worked with this material, and I can't believe I still had some

glaucianoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-83654843310126872042006-11-22T13:33:00.000-05:002006-11-22T13:35:50.580-05:00

Little girls are a whole different breed than my 2 little boys.Here's my niece. In a world of pink swirls.This was done in canson watercolor paper with brush pen and a watercolor wash.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-55416814136784460122006-11-21T07:46:00.000-05:002006-11-21T07:56:35.062-05:00

At the risk of sounding like I think myself the greatest, here's another one of me.If anything, it's actually the opposite, because as you will note, I wouldn't say it's a particularly flattering view, but rather a distorted look, from a weird angle. I love the picture, taken by my husband, and thought that it would work out well for this medium.Please forgive the flash-like aspects of reflection

glaucianoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-54865196877468552312006-11-17T23:21:00.000-05:002006-11-17T23:38:27.259-05:00

Doing this drawing brought back great memories.This is an Indonesian woman who was at a medical clinic which I helped with in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, just about a year ago.I love how well defined her features are, and her very distinguished look.This was done with a brown watercolor colored pencil, on sketchbook paper. No erasing.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-25980944869900340092006-11-16T14:12:00.001-05:002006-11-16T14:18:17.994-05:00

This is my nephew, Seth. Isn't he adorable? Don't wake sleeping babies, no matter where they are at!!This was done with soft pastels on gray thick cardstock speckly paper.It was fun to blend colors and get my fingers dirty!Today, I'm catching up on my faces, finally. It feels good to be back in the groove!

glaucianoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-27738402601700918612006-11-16T14:08:00.000-05:002006-11-16T14:12:16.556-05:00

I'm playing catch up, and was inspired by an internet ad, of all things. This drawing was done on cardstock, with my fave brush pen, without lifting the pen off the paper. I added the lines on the left for texture, contrast and effect after the drawing and border were done.It's a fun exercise, and it makes you look more carefully. Try it!

glaucianoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-49720850974868701252006-11-14T00:04:00.000-05:002006-11-14T00:31:33.638-05:00

Okay, so about 2 years ago, a friend gave me some wood, and got me started on wood sculpture.Every once in a while, I pick it up, and work a bit more on it. I don't have many tools, and there are lots of things I still need to learn, but it is so fun doing it!So , tonight, instead of drawing, I sculpted some more. It's a long way from done, and it might be another year till it is, but it's

glaucianoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-10311106500332979352006-11-12T20:20:00.000-05:002006-11-12T20:24:35.052-05:00

I drew this man in church today. I'm still a drawing behind, and hopefully I will be able to catch up with it tonight, but we'll see.I don't know this man's name, but he was intently listening to the sermon, and checking his bible.Done in my moleskine with a fine pitt black pen.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-87731091132891182592006-11-11T18:07:00.001-05:002006-11-11T18:13:39.109-05:00

Yesterday I did want to draw or paint or something, but I was out all day, and then I was with the kids and then I had the rare opportunity of watching a dvd with my love, so I took it. by the time the movie was over, I was definetely was too tired to do anything.There was full intention of doing something first thing in the morning, but saturdays tend to be very long days, while my husband is

glaucianoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-90549737801190081712006-11-10T17:17:00.000-05:002006-11-12T20:20:09.943-05:00

This is yesterday's image. Which I did do yesterday, but by the time I was done with it, I was too tired to post it.This morning was a hurried frenzy, and this is the first time I've been back home and ble to post it.This is a bit of a departure from the photo, in that I think it looks more like what this little girl will look like in 10 years. I think the "smile lines" ages her. I approached

glaucianoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-37219672870077166562006-11-09T00:31:00.000-05:002006-11-10T07:39:11.130-05:00

I took a different approach with this one, inspired by Owen's use of colored paper.This is a burgundy paper and the drawing was made with a white colored pencil. And I did highlights with the pencil and left the dark stuff behind.I'm not completely happy with the drawing, as it's got some lines that aren't so perfect, but I am very happy with the approach and the general result of these mediums

glaucianoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-87519355382590440702006-11-07T18:55:00.000-05:002006-11-07T20:07:47.580-05:00

Here's my 7th day drawing, and posted before the end of the day, for a change. I drew this during the day, with the peanut gallery family giving their comments as I drew. This is my sister. My son insisted that it did not look like her 'til the end. My husband decided to give it his own try, by drawing the same picture with his left hand. My son even drew his aunt, in order to show dad he could

glaucianoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-22756791966783041482006-11-07T09:01:00.000-05:002006-11-07T09:11:05.924-05:00

Yesterday, I decided to do a self-portrait. An unflattering one at that since I was looking down into a the mirror on a table.This was done straight with a Pitt Brush Marker, so it also was a one shot deal, with no erasing. I like that challenge. It makes you look more carefully!I got into a discussion with my husband. He thought a self-portrait with the mirror was the hardest, but I think

glaucianoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-19836215896293175582006-11-06T07:33:00.000-05:002006-11-07T09:13:40.054-05:00

This one is for yesterday. I finished it at midnight, so that's why I'm posting it early this morning.This picture, which is at least 6 months old, is of our youngest, when he was playing around with some adult goggles. His faces just looked hilarious to me then, and I 'm glad I captured it.I thought it was a good one to show here as well.Now he's 3 and a half, and I think part of what makes this

glaucianoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-28371406735059906432006-11-05T07:55:00.000-05:002006-11-07T09:14:32.150-05:00

update: Here's the photo of my drawing. Church was so busy, with a meal and all, that I didn't get a chance to scan my drawings. I didn't even think about it. Hopefully tonite I can decide on a scanner and order one, unless someone has one they'd like to give away...this is a picture of Willik. This was from a picture taken on the day after he broke his wrist. A day of silly faces.Done with

glaucianoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-74531869319066675292006-11-03T23:57:00.001-05:002006-11-03T23:57:41.586-05:00

A couple weeks ago, my husband decided that before completely shaving his head, he wanted to do a "reverse mohawk".It actually looked more like Bozo the clown, but it made him happy, it gave most of our church quite a laugh, and it gave me a chance to do this drawing.I like the drawing better than actual event.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-22001111829050263782006-11-03T07:43:00.000-05:002006-11-07T09:15:38.590-05:00

Here's my 2nd drawing. I did it yesterday, very late, and I only took a photo today. It's drawn with non print purple. I like the texture of the pencil.By the way, I managed to scan yesterday's drawing, so you can look at it again if you'd like.

glaucianoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912063013157947194.post-51308352959235119242006-11-01T23:52:00.001-05:002006-11-03T07:50:53.658-05:00

update: this is a scanned version of hte drawing, You can see it much better.Here's my first post for the 30 faces project.This is a photo of the drawing, as I don't yet have a scanner.This was done with a mechanical graphite pencil on moleskine sketchbook.

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