she's all that...

I've been gouaching.

Isn't she's all that and a box of puppies:)

a whole new week...

Last week was full of action... chores... kids (who were on their march break - no school for a week) , taxes, failed watercolors... more chores... etc., Not enough peaceful time to gather my thoughts and blog. Well... this is a whole new week - and I'm super exited to find myself alone with my computer:) My new computer - may I add:) Yes, Mama got herself the 27 inch iMac and is very happy about it!

Above: Trying to spend more time with my old friend - gouache:)

I've been trying to stay away from my computer lately. My clicking hand is hurting and asking for a break... so I paint... cause it uses different muscles for that... and I find it altogether relaxing.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND, EVERYBODY!

Gretel...

Gretel decided to stay in the forest. It was beautiful. So calm and green. Just perfect...

Hansel left to look for the way home. He wasn't too keen on camping.

Oh, Dorothy...

I've beer reading the 'Wizard of OZ' (the original version) chapter by chapter to the girls as a bed-time story. They are so into it. They've never seen the movie or heard the story... so it's like discovering America to them. Pleasure to watch them get all exited over what's next:)

The gouache painting is of Dorothy... the way I see her. I did go a bit 'Hollywood' on the shoes and made them ruby (even tho they are silver in the story)... Boy, she really makes me laugh... with her good girl - kind and responsible personality. 

The blanket of due dates has covered me whole. I try to stay focused on target in-front... "No time for personal work" - says the goody two shoes Helen (inside) to the 'I'll stay up all night if I want to' Helen. Oh, what's the use arguing with the second Helen. She always wins:)

Above... little gouache on the subject of thinking green:)

Foxy Friend...

I don't know why I've never painted on a colored background before.... but I'm loving this! Step aside white or off white... cream, grey and other neutrals are in town. So glad I tried something new.

-" Top of the Tuesday, Whiskers." said Mr. Shniblie to his feline roommate. "Care for some fish?"...

'Two redheaded friends' and 'Nadia's dream' are my new gouaches.

I'm starting to really enjoy my little deviations from the world of illuminated screens:)

Sophie's cat...

I'm starting to have more fun with gouache. She's not so bad once you get to know her.

This cat (his name is Red) - lives in my neighborhood. He's the most relaxed, nonchalant being I've ever encountered. Red used to belong to my sister... but now, he's Mr. Everybody's cat.

I'm off to list it in my shop, and than - real work. Must remember to do real work... which also happens to be fun right now:)

it aint over...:)

Well... not everything was coming up helen... yesterday. Gouache was being very bossy. She was telling me - "Helen, you have to plan... think it through... choose your colors ahead... sketch. Spontaneity doesn't cut the mustard in this case." I was telling her - "Sweety, I have ADD and three children... work with me here:)"

In the end, this portrait of Lola dancing is the only thing I can show. 

I'll be at it again. I will make make friends with gouache:)

(Gouache, if you are reading my blog... " I love your smooth buttery texture and how fast you dry. See ya soon:)