Cedar #2

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Queen Of The Quiet in progress

This is a new project. It has the same character of Erased!
This little girl lives with a very large family (ten kids!) her house is always chaos. Pandemonium!
She wanders what it would be like to live in quiet.

Erased! completed

Erased! In progress

I spent the day yesterday applying washes of watercolor.
Today I will work on their faces.

Zazzle

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Afternoon Splash

OIL

Think Pink: A Fundraiser to Benefit Susan G Komen 2009

 

This was created for the   Think Pink: A Fundraiser to Benefit Susan G Komen 2009

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Erased revised sketch

I drew the sketch on 140lb cold press watercolor paper

I played around with their positioning.

Going to start the watercolor tomorrow.

revised Erased sketch

I spent the day sketching this. I wanted the main character to look angry while the other siblings are arguing.

Mysterious Clouds

Erased! sketch

Erased!

Hello everyone!
I started a new project today. I am writing and illustrating a children's book titled Erased.
It's about a young girl who lives with her mom, dad, ten brothers and sisters and a dog. She doesn't like being the youngest. She hates waiting to watch her cartoons and  playing video games  She wishes to be alone. Well, she gets her wish! Stay tuned to see what happens!!!
I started the first illustration today.
I will post a rough draft sketch. Please leave comments.
ciao
Nata Romeo
Artistadonna

   

Brownies For Bella COMPLETE!

Finally finished !  I actually worked on this while watching 4 episodes of FLASHFORWARD online  ;-)
Please post comments.

Brownies For Bella in progress!

Brownies For Bella in progress!

Brownies For Bella in progress!

Today I pulled out the watercolors!!! 

I finally did the sketch free hand and fixed things that were a little off on the first draft that was done in colored pencils. I am using 140 lb cold press paper 11x 15.
I used cerulean blue for the elephant skin, light green for the mama's dress, gamboge yellow for the table cloth,  and burnt sienna for the cabinets. Next is laying wet on wet washes of light violet for the floor and light green washes for the countertop.

Yellow Eyes new home in Texas

Hello!

I thought you'd like to see Yellow Eyes framed and on the wall.  We have it over the fireplace and it looks wonderful!

Regards,

Karen & Lenny

Booming Bella!

 I bought this book for my daughter Bella and she loves it! 

she has it memorized!

Book Description

Booming Bella (Hardcover)

by Carol Ann Williams

Carol Ann Williams (Author)

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(Author), Tatjana Mai-Wyss (Illustrator)

 

Will Bella learn to use her inside voice? Bella has lots of enthusiasm and a VERY loud voice. Try as she might, she just can''t remember to use her inside voice, and when her class visits the art museum, Bella''s big voice gets her in big trouble'�and nearly ruins the trip for everyone. But when she accidentally gets on the wrong bus back to school, it turns out that top-notch shouting skills can ... More

Will Bella learn to use her inside voice?

Bella has lots of enthusiasm and a VERY loud voice. Try as she might, she just can''t remember to use her inside voice, and when her class visits the art museum, Bella''s big voice gets her in big trouble'�and nearly ruins the trip for everyone. But when she accidentally gets on the wrong bus back to school, it turns out that top-notch shouting skills can sometimes come in handy.

This spunky character gives teachers and parents a fun way to discuss when to use inside voices and when it''s okay to shout.

Brownies For Bella

I finished the sketch. A few things have to be fixed on the final piece. The left side of the cabinets are higher than the right side.

New project untitled

sorry the picture is not clear......will take another and post it up.
Ella the elephant is helping mama bake brownies.

Illustrator’s Workshop "Take A Slide On The Wild Side" completed!!!

Take A Slide On The Wild Side was created for a logo contest being held for the

SCBWI Eastern PA Chapter

Illustrators Contest

Attention all SCBWI Illustrators!

• Submit an original art piece to be used as the logo for the 2010 Pocono Retreat.
• Next year’s theme will be
  TAKE A WALK ON THE WONDROUS SIDE.
• The winning illustration will be printed on T-shirts and will be available for purchase at the retreat.

 http://www.scbwiepa.org/

Take A Slide On The Wild Side almost done!!!

I added the snow. I used white watercolor straight from the tube and used a dry brush to apply.  I had a problem with the ropes that are supposed to be attached to the mouse and the book.
I had to repaint over the ropes because I didn't like how it flowed.

Take A Slide On The Wild Side

I didn't like how the space behind Ella was empty. I decided to add an eraser sliding down the hill on crayons. Dry watercolor washes were added to the trees.

Take A Slide On The Wild Side

I painted in the eyes to give them expressions. The mouses skiis were turned into pencils. I added more washes to the tree barks.

still untiltled

I began by sketching out Ella on the open book, and a mouse that is pulling the book down the hill and the trees are surprised and cheering. I applied several washes of watercolor. 

rough draft Untiltled

I started off with a sketch that would depict my character Ella the elephant in a Pocono landscape. Instead of a slide I used an open  book. I used colored pencils to show how colors would work before I started the watercolor process.

Untitled In progress

Kiwi Eyes

Kiwi Eyes (In Progress)

Yellow Eyes

This piece was commissioned by someone in Houstin,Texas
I always wanted to visit Texas......I am thrilled to know that my artwork travels for me and will have a home in Houston, Texas.
Dimensions: 11 x 14
Medium: Derwent Colorsoft Pencils
Paper: 140lb cold pressed

The Sketchbook Project "Mind Travel"

I finally started my sketchbook today.

I tiltled it Mind Travel.

Hope  you come by to see as it progresses.
http://arthousecoop.com/users/ArtistaDonna/submissions/10191-mind-travel/submission_photos/44968

Hold On Tight!

Sammy Baby Genius Original ACEO Halloween

Swiper Cat #2 ACEO colored pencils Halloween

Swiper Cat ACEO colored pencils

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Ella Goes To School

Ella Goes To School

completed!!! Eye to Eye

in progress

in progress

1st Day Of Preschool

Wakey, Wakey Ella (finished color version)

Wakey, Wakey Ella (finished)

Wakey, Wakey

revised

Mama Running

Through A Child's Eye

Wakey, Wakey

Reading Group

Baby Ella

tiger sketch book cover revised

Bella

Digital photo enhanced on photo shop cs2

Book Cover Art Sketch

Lunchroom colored watercolor

Stroller Baby in progress

Stroller Baby in progress

Stroller Baby

Baby Ella Afraid Of The Carseat

Baby Tiger

tiger sketch

mama and papa tigers

Bubbles

Lunchroom watercolor in progress

Lunchroom colored pencils

Lunchroom watercolor in progress

Lunchroom Sketch

Cat and Dog on Slide

Talking Cedar Tree

Tree Sitting In Pool

Artistic Tree

Bella Ella

Bella Ella

Tiger

Weeping Willow

Treaty Oak Before

Treaty Oak Today

Talking Cedar

Learn to Count with Pupa Bear and Friends

Dinner

Candy Ocean

Serene Beauty

Miss you Spotty

Fury Creature by Nata Romeo

Fury creature full of cuddles, my true friend.

Why you left me, I couldn’t comprehend.

Your eyes as vast as the great terrain, I miss.

The sound of your protective bark, I reminisce.

In the darkest night by my side, I am grateful.

Your faithful demeanor, never hateful.

The brightest fruitful day, I cherish.

Warm dancing memories, never perish.

The Angry Thunderstorm (Paperback, 2009)

I had the pleasure of meeting Carol Henson Keesee on Jacketflap.com

	1. The Angry Thunderstorm (Paperback, 2009) Author: Carol Henson Keesee Illustrator: Rachel Henson

The Angry Thunderstorm

Book Description

The Angry Thunderstorm rolls into a child's world in the middle of the night awakening her with a fright. Witnessing his booming display, the child trembles with fear. The Angry Thunderstorm acknowledges that he sounds ill-tempered because it takes such a powerful display to do his job. The wind. The thunder. The flashes of light. All of these seem scary. His intent is often misunderstood and his ... More

The Angry Thunderstorm rolls into a child's world in the middle of the night awakening her with a fright. Witnessing his booming display, the child trembles with fear. The Angry Thunderstorm acknowledges that he sounds ill-tempered because it takes such a powerful display to do his job. The wind. The thunder. The flashes of light. All of these seem scary. His intent is often misunderstood and his presence is seldom welcomed. But as he explains the reason behind his gruff display, the child is reassured that he does these things for a very good reason.

About Carol

Carol Keesee was born and raised in Austin, Texas. A native Austinite, Keesee loves the energetic and creative pulse of the city whose culture has shaped her character - and the characters she brings to life in her stories. Keesee is married with two children.

Butterfly Woman

EVIL GREED is complete!

9th Annual Ripped Off
Show Opened: 7/1/2009
Entry Deadline: 8/1/2009
Voting: 8/1/2009 to 8/8/2009

Ripped Off Show

I am proudly participating in this show with a very talented artist.
I will post my finished piece within the next few days.

		9th Annual Ripped Off
		Show Opened: 7/1/2009
		Entry Deadline: 8/1/2009
		Voting: 8/1/2009 to 8/8/2009

Prospectus: Looking for an awesome collaborative art event? You've found it! This month we’re hosting our 9th annual Ripped Off show! If you haven’t done a Ripped show in the past, here’s how it works: you pair up with someone, and go through their portfolio and “rip off” a piece of their artwork. It can be one piece or a combination, your interpretation of their work, ideas, medium, technique. We invite you to check out past years’ exhibits to get an idea of the sort of things you can do. You must pair up with someone from EBSQ. Rip-Offs of non-EBSQ art, like redoing the Mona Lisa or ripping off Picasso, are NOT allowable for this show.

The Sketchbook Project

I will be participating in the following project: waiting on my sketch book to arrive..........will keep everyone posted with my sketches...........my theme is based on the word: POSTCARD

Help us build a library of sketchbooks by creating your own and donating it to a collection that will tour galleries across the country.

Be one of the founding contributors to The Sketchbook Library by signing up to receive a sketchbook, filling it up with art, and sending it back.

Your sketchbook will be among thousands of others that were made by artists from all over the world.

Visitors will receive library cards and be able to view the books at exhibitions around the country.

The goal of the project is to create a giant collective of sketchbooks from around the globe and make it accessible to everyone.

http://www.arthousecoop.com/users/ArtistaDonna

Curious Cat

Sammy's Fish

Twilight

Light house

Muscari field

Mother and Daughter Bond Forever Series #1

Hone series#1

In The Dark GOTHIC Art in Pen & Ink

Goddess Series:Aphrodite: Love, Lust and Beauty

Goddess Series:Aphrodite: Love, Lust and Beauty. "Your graceful existence has latched upon my humble heart. Your picturesque visage is eternally oxidized in the essence of my being" ArtistaDonna

Title: Ducks
Medium: Digital


















Title: Ducks
Medium: Watercolor

Cata The Wise

Title: Cata The Wise
Medium: Oil on canvas

Calm

Title: Calm
Medium: Oil on canvas

Button

Title: Button
ACEO: 2 1/2 X 3 1/2
Medium: pen & ink & acrylic

Bevy Wild'n Free

Title: Bevy Wild'n Free
ACEO: 2 1/2 X 3 1/2
Medium: watercolor

Ballerina

Title: Ballerina
Medium: Watercolor

Bella At Work

Title: Bella At Work
Medium: Watercolor

Behaving

Title: Behaving
Medium: Pen & Ink

Collage

Title: Spaghetti In My Hair
Medium: Shredded paper

This is from my series of children's book illustrations.

Floral

Title: Abstract
ACEO: 2 1/2 X 3 1/2
Medium: Colored Pencils

Reinterpreting Childrens's Art in Pen & Ink

Title: Wild Animals
Medium: Pen & Ink

Children’s art is a fixture on refrigerators, Mother’s Day & Father's Day cards. The subject matter is wide and vast – from fantasy to the family pets to butterflies, flowers, ect.... It is these works of art that are the inspiration for my artwork. I take a piece of art created by your child, niece, nephew, grandchildren, ect.... and reinterpret it in my style.

Upon payment please email the piece of child’s art that will be used as my reference. Please tell me also who the child is, and their relationship to you. For example - your son or daughter, a friend or even something you did as a child.

This would make a great UNIQUE GIFT!

You can buy a child a gift that is bought from the store, but it won't have the sentimental value as a child's drawing.

A child's drawing is PRICELESS!

The photos pictured are for reference only (to show you the quality of my artwork with fine detail) This artwork was designed for my 3 year old daughter. She amazed me with rapid brush strokes that look like a horse, dog and bird.

I framed my daughter's painting side by side with my interpretation. She will have this memory to pass on to her children and grandchildren.

You can do the same, frame the drawings side by side or use your own imagination to frame and pass onto other generations.

The paper will be entirely covered with pen & ink. It will take me approximately one week to complete.

When I receive the child's art, I will email you a pencil sketch with a general idea of what my version will look like. It is at this time that you may suggest anything to change or add.

Once the drawing is complete the sale is final.

No returns or exchanges.

I guarantee 100% satisfaction.

This auction has free shipping

Unframed

Signed and dated on back

A certificate of authenticity will be included.

Ghost Before & After

Title: Ghost Before & After
Medium: Digital

Above & Beyond

Title: Above & Beyond
Medium: Oil on canvas

Amy & Sea Creatures

Title: Amy & Sea creatures
Medium: Pen & Ink
Dimension: 14 x 17 inches

Ravages Of Time

Title: Ravages Of Time
Medium: mixed media
Dimension: 14 x 17 inches

Robot Epidemic

Robot Epidemic
Medium: watercolor
Dimension: 14 x 17 inches

ESBQART member

Six Finger Hannah

Six finger Hannah was created on 108lb paper using st Petersburg watercolors. Hannah is currently in the ESBQART squid contest.
The original was sold last week.

Morning

Working on the Wizard of Oz Watercolor for the ESBQART robot contest....