Kill Them All!

March 11, 2019 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

and let God sort them out later. Was that from a spaghetti western or a WWII flick? I know it was a from a movie, or at least, I sure, sure hope that was from a movie. Unfortunately, in this day, it sounds just horribly like something that would happen in real life.

But that being said, I decided to draw notecards, good or bad, and sort them out later. I came to the realization that:

I can’t draw very well at all with my hand still injured
In the mood I’m in, I can’t tell whether any of them are any good or not.

I’ve been averaging a card a day, for a few days now. Just fast and fun, without worrying much about them.

So here’s the first batch.

Then there’s this:

Then there’s that:

And bringing up the rear:

so, in another note, my friend and I drove out to the site of one of the fairs I signed up for. We drove a long way, and in the cold, late winter the land looked depressing and isolated. We saw some very big pawprints. Bear maybe? Cougar?

I’m sure in May, it will be much different. I’m still worried about bears and cougars, though.

I’m Up For a Challenge

March 2, 2019 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

I honestly thought this would be easy. I should have known better. Making note cards with a drawing on them that people would like, and buy. It’s a challenge, but I’m stubborn. In fact I’m thinking of getting a tatoo that says that. “I’m Stubborn”

So, another day, another learning curve. This is a small landscape.

And of course, cats. The subject is Tux, one of the ferals we used to feed.

I ruined this one. Tried to erase a random mark on the back, and ended up with an ugly streak. So, I did the following:

For those of you who are interested, and I know some of you are, the cats we left behind are just fine. we went back for a visit and found the whole neighborhood feeds them…..but especially our former landlord. Thanks Louie!

Kind of a Drag….

February 24, 2019 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

No! Not that kind of drag.

It’s a drag trying to draw with a brace on your right hand. I can’t do the subtleties I’m used to. It’s all coming out a lot sketchier than I like. It looks like a good style of loose drawing, but it’s not mine. However, in time, I shall prevail!

Hit the Road, Rox…..

February 21, 2019 roxannebaldwin 1 Comment

I’m really looking forward to Spring. I probably said that last year, and the year before…..but it bears repeating. C’mon Spring.

I thought about it and I miss doing art fairs. I managed to score a white tent on Ebay, and as time goes on find creatively inexpensive display items. i finally found a niche for a product that actually sells! Hand drawn greeting cards. I intended to start with an autumn holiday show, but I saw an opportunity for a show on Mothers Day.

I started out doing winter seasonal cards, but have now switched over to spring/flower imagery. The drawing above is a new example. Im a little rusty doing flowers. Ive got to get back up to speed.

So,it may be a month early, but in my studio, it’s already Spring!

Happy Valentines to all you Lovers

February 14, 2019 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

And if you’re without a lover, have a happy February 14th. Why shouldn’t you join in on the fun?

An artistic celebration of love:

And this. My man,Richard

And for lovers gone but not forgotten

And for love songs

This is not my Photograph

February 9, 2019 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

Fabulous Photo

I found this on Google Earth, and it’s credited to Jan Prosek. I’ve been trying to seek out a website or a link to his work, to give him proper credit. It’s fantastic. I have artist envy.

I also wish I could find a way to paste the image in, rather just link it.

In other news, my wrist has gotten to the point where I can very gently do some artwork. I’m still too fragile to do large projects, so I’m working on Christmas cards. Yes, I know it’s February, but I want to have an inventory by October. I plan on doing a show then, and yes, they’re something that actually sells,.

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Like this one.

While I’ve had this right-handless problem, I’ve been going over the past, drawings I did of NYC.

Sentinel

Going back to the glamorous days of working in the gift shop of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Lots of great perks, but I really, I mean really hated the job.

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Speaking of both the Met and Christmas cards, this is the card I did of the Angel Tree.

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For day jobs, I worked twice in Grand Central Terminal. One of them was in the Market, at a little shop called Adriana’s Caravan. It was the most interesting jobs I ever held. Totally loved it, part of a great team. The store had a good following, too.

Visiting gorgeous lofts. This one was in Tribeca.

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And having a skyline view to sketch from my studio window.

Yes, sometimes I miss New York. Our first night when we moved into Manhattan, we said “I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore”. It was an exciting time, but all the excitement wasn’t good. I was there for 9/11,for instance. Also trying to navigate the crowds on 5th Avenue on Black Friday put an anxious lump in my throat. Not to mention the subways……………..

So, I guess I’m back in Kansas, or Connecticut as it is. There’s no place like home,

Making Progress

February 2, 2019 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

It’s Imbolc for Pagans, and Groundhog day for the rest. It’s the day that early signs of spring are celebrated..the beginning of the end of the long winter.

My cast is off, and I’m on to physical therapy. I can nearly write, which means I can nearly draw. I’m typing normally again, in other words…badly.

This also means, the time to start approaching galleries is almost here again. I did a lot of research on galleries in the area, and in true Baldwin style, lost it. Big redo coming up.

Happy Imbolc, everyone!

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