Tag Archives: Landscape

One More Piece

June 24, 2019 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

First of all, I should say a little about this lady. She also made being ol….a senior, seem less dreary. She was my partner’s grandmother and lived until nearly 113 years old. (Yeah, I bet you thought I was going to say 113 years young, Fooled you! Also, I’m sick to death of that cute little joke)

Anyway, she came from Hungary, through Ellis Island. Settled in Connecticut. She lived in her own apartment until she was about 111.. Cooked, cleaned at a time of life most people….are dead, actually.

But back to my drawing. It’s complete, all of the pieces have fallen together.

No title so far. I’m pretty pleased with it.

Truthfully, I thought it would have made a better drawing if I had left the little dots white. White clover. It would have been a more intriguing composition in terms of lights and darks. However, by the time I realized it, it was too late. So I continued to make the clover pink.

Odd, some of the my favorite drawings have so little in them…a bit of geometry and some straggly lines. For instance, this one.

So, that brings up the question, which of my drawings is my favorite? It’s easier to tell which drawings I don’t like. I know! My favorite drawing is the next one I’m going to do.

Did someone say something about gargoyles?

Forsooth, forsythia!

May 12, 2019 roxannebaldwin 1 Comment

I’ve lamented and moaned on how fast spring passes. You’re probably sick of it, I’m sick of it, but I’m going to do it again. Why? Because it’s another spring, and by the time I draw the daffodils, the tulips are gone. Damn.

So this spring, I’m going to get away from my usual MO, and draw a few more spring pictures, although we’re quickly passing into early summer.

So the drawing I just finished….

Why the bicycle? It’s just a great spot of color, which I needed there. It also adds a carefree subject matter to the drawing.

I’ve had many people try to read my artwork, as they would a book full of meanings and symbols. The truth is, I try to establish a mood, and the individual objects are just there because they add to it. If there is any meaning coming from the objects, I’m not aware of them, except as the trickster of the subconscious mind may suggest.

In other words, stop trying to make it so hard, and just enjoy.

On another subject, in many apartment moves, I’ve lost or discarded a lot of artwork. Many I still regret, but the moves were stressful (aren’t they always?)….so, that’s that story.

One piece I was sure I lost was a drawing that was the first in colored pencil. It was one that I sill love, and feel is one of my best. Low and behold! As I was going through my artwork to show at an art fair, I found it. I still have it! What is old, is new again. It has on title (or symbolism for that matter).

What’s in the Box

March 21, 2019 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

So, as I have the time, I’ve been plodding along, a snail’s pace, slowly, working on my notecards. Once again, I’m feeling in a level mood, I can concentrate, and not everything looks bad. My wrist is becoming more flexible finally. Spring is off to a good start. So, here are recent additions to the box:

One thing I’ve found, winged horses are always popular.

I’ve been relying heavily on my old paradise series in these. I remember, a long time ago, writing a post “I Want to Sell Out”. I think I might have finally found a way, with popular subjects and successes from the past. On inexpensive notecards.

So, fast and fun.

I’ve got nearly all my accent pieces framed, including this one, from the paradise series, that I hadn’t expected to use. Turns out, I actually like it! I’ll be damned.

So, what’s left is to put together the tables, easels, grid wall, and the nitty gritty of the tent display. Also, more notecards.

Also, I may be doing a show in the fall in Redding , CT and looking at one in Washington, CT in the summer.

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!

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!

Get Out the Tanning Butter!

January 11, 2019 roxannebaldwin 1 Comment

The title happens to be from the song “Rock Lobster”, by the B-52s. Strangely enough, that happens to be Our Song. Yes, that’s the romantic tune to which my partner and I bonded, on our first date. Most importantly, it was the Labor Day weekend, the last of the lazy, hazy days of summer.

Ah, summer. We could use a little summer, right this very minute. Seriously. The high today is to be 27F. January is here, and I’m already sick of winter. So, let’s take a moment and remember those summer days.

I have done retrospectives of all seasons, it seems, except my favorite.

I never mind the heat much. I know some people prefer the cold, but I like it hot. Hot enough that a dip in a pool is a treat.

People associate flowers with spring. However, there are just as many flowers in the fall, as well as, SUMMER

I can go on and on about summer. So, why not?

Even cats love summer.

And dogs

Motorcyclists

I hope this has warmed you a little. Or at least, has given you some perspective on winter.

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Turn, Turn, Turn

May 17, 2018 roxannebaldwin 2 Comments

There was a song big in the sixties, during the folk music era. The lyric went something like this;

To everything, turn turn turn…there is a season, turn turn turn, and a time to every purpose under heaven.

Some of you, I know, remember this song. Some of you, will remember it because your parents played it. I think it was made popular by Peter, Paul and Mary, but I’m to lazy to Google it to be sure.

For me, the season has been spring, but the purpose of the time wasn’t art. I had family issues, a new job that turned into a horror show, and all sorts of sundry events and mishaps that life takes from time to time.

And so, finally, I can turn, turn, turn back to my artwork!

Give My Regards to Broadway

April 8, 2018 roxannebaldwin 2 Comments

Yesterday was the opening of the Pet Art Show, at the Bott Shoppe in Mamaroneck, NY. If you’re interested in seeing the show, the address is 172 East Boston Post Road. Besides the show, the Bott Shoppe, has an art studio, classes and art related items in its store. If you are in the area, it’s an interesting store, with lots of stuff to buy and browse.

I had a great time at the opening, especially having conversations about NYC, what has happened there since I left, and discussions of the art world in general.

And as a former New Yorker, I thought I’d make the trip so easily, and wow, I’m so tired. In case you’ve never been there, in New York City you walk a lot. I mean A LOT. It’s a car unfriendly city, especially Manhattan. I remember long ago, before I lived there, I wondered why New Yorkers were so slim. Now I know, all that walking.

However, I’m out of shape, and I no longer have the stamina I used to. My legs are sore today.

Speaking of Pet Art, I’ve still got the Guardian Animal Hospital in Brewster on hold. I’ve no idea where it’s going, I’m not having much luck getting through to them. Speaking of not know where somethings going, spring seems to be on hold, too.

I’m itching to get started on some art other than dog portraits. I have an old drawing, I did when I was still living in Greenwich, CT. Trust me, that’s old. I really like it, but sometimes, I’m not the best judge of my own work. Maybe it’s a little too much Thomas Kinkaide-ian?

Anyway, I’m thinking of updating it, and doing it again for a good spring drawing.

So, Happy Landscapes in the meantime!

And Changing My Mind Back…

March 3, 2018 roxannebaldwin Leave a comment

It’s still wintry around here. We had the bomb cyclone yesterday, gray skies today. No daffodils. No forsythia. No crocus. Spring is not in a hurry to get here.

So, paper is on order and I worked on the cloudy day drawing I originally intended.

So, is it moody…or is it just plain depressing. I’m going to give it a rest, while you give it some thought.

Here’s “Cloudy Day in the Park”

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