Possum Finished

I have just replaced the first image with this signed image and brightened the eyes a tad. I am calling this done now. :)

©Doreen Cross

Ok here it Possum all finished..except for my signature. I will do that tomorrow. I am thinking maybe he needs a little more sparkle in the eyes. what do you think ?

A Lucky Winner.

I am very lucky to be a winner of a lovely photograph from Mark at http://www.highton-ridley.co.uk/blog/ (Musings in Monochrome)

The photo was beautifully mounted and signed and ready to frame and hang on the wall.

Be sure to take a look at Marks site and see his superb Fine Photography Art . You won't be disappointed. you can visit Mark's site here You can also visit Mark "Zazzle shop here Mark has many gift ideas..Looking for that special Christmas gift ;)

Thank you very much Mark for the wonderful mounted photo. I even got to chose the photo. and I am so thrilled with " The Constable Thatched Cottage"

Possum WIP #3

Progressing slowly and still lots to do yet.

Possum WIP #2

A busy week but I managed to do a little more on the Possum.

Possum WIP #1

Possum on Arches Watercolor smooth paper 330gm .... 23 x 25cm Graphite.

New project coming up.

I am ready to start another little sweetie (Possum). I think you will fall in love with this one.

We fed him both nights when we stayed at the farm cottage nr the Jenolan Caves (Blue Mountains. NSW). He ate well, Ham, Rump Steak, Grapes. LOL. He posed well for us before we left, we got some nice photos.

Also while we were there. I almost stood on what I thought was an old dead snake...Hmmmmm Nev came along to see what I was studying...He said that is no dead snake. he is alive and well. He was a Highland Copperhead snake. (deadly) LOL

Here is a photo of the snake and the Possum.

Cougar Finished

©Doreen Cross

I just could not stop once I got into this. LOL Loved the experience working Prismas on black board.

Cougar WIP

Just started a Cougar in Prismacolor on black board. The first time I have used this support and I love it.

The Orangutan... Finished.

©Doreen Cross

Here is the finished Orangutan. 23 x 25cm Graphite on Arches 300gm watercolor paper.

I would like to thank Cathy Keele very much for allowing me to draw from one of her photos.

Thank you Cathy. Hugs.

Orangutan WIP 2

I have about 3 -4 hours work still to go on the Orangutan. Some darker tones and a little tweaking to be done and then I will call it done.

Orangutan WIP 1

Graphite on Arches watercolor paper Smooth 300gm. 23 x 25 cm

Lots of work to do on this yet.

I got a bit carried away here and should have done my WIP #1 sooner. ah well I won't be able to do any more to it for a few days.

Another Orangutan in the process

I have been thinking.."What can I draw now that I will enjoy" I have come up with another Orangutan. A very interesting one and thank you to Cathy Keele who has given me permission to draw from one of her photos seen on Flicker. See Cathy's wonderful photos here Cathy

I am sketching it out ready and will do a WIP... I think you will love the texture with this one. I will post my 1st WIP either tomorrow or Monday.

We will be away for a couple of days from Tuesday. Visiting the Jenolan Caves near the Blue Mountains. about 7 hours drive with a couple of short breaks...morning tea and lunch. We are staying in a farm cottage that is self catering. I can't wait... Photos, photos, photos. There are Cows, sheep, ducks, frogs and a dam full of trout...... and of course the many caves. Springtime should be a good time there. It snows there in the winter but I think with the Temps in the low 20'sC It should be nice... There is a wood fire if it's cold at night.

Ok that's Tuesday 20th Oct for 2 nights. So I will tell you all about it when we get back home.

Should be a great 2 days.

Wiseman's Ferry Post Office........ Finished.

©Doreen Cross

WIP 2

Post Office.. Wiseman's Ferry .... WIP 1

A bit of a challenge with all the lines and the tin roof. I am doing this on Arches smooth 300gm paper. 13 x 30 cm
I thought it was time to do another building. We stayed at Wiseman's Ferry Nr Sydney. We stayed at the resort for a night. We had a great time and took lots of photos.