January 12, 2009

Photo of Halfmoon Bogart Jackson 1998-2008
Drawing of Jackson from Adventures of Sophie by Sharon Lee

This week I began the second book of the Adventures of Sophie" series, "A Walk in the Woods". This book is based on the daily forest walk of Sophie and Jackson, Sophie as a young pup and Jackson blind, and feeble, near the end of his time on earth.

I had a much harder time coming up with a character of Jackson-I think the problem was capturing some of his enthusiasm for life which was evident when you were in his presence. After a few conversations with people who have known and loved Jackson I was able to get an image on paper that I liked and expresses his true energy.

Peace Always

Sharon

January 11, 2009

Painting by Sharon Lee
Thought Bubbles
2008
acrylic on organic cotton and hemp
38" x 38"

Photos of Sophie in snow by Sharon Lee


For the past while I have been trying to add "motion" into my artwork whether be a painting or photography. My new SLR Digital camera allows for successive shooting and I have been able to capture motion-great for reference as well as interesting photos. Here are 2 I shot today in the snow with my dog, "Sophie".

Peace Always

Sharon

January 10, 2009

Photos by Sharon Lee
Snow in the Mountains of Central Pennsylvania
Sophie and Petting Hand

Tried to capture some of the beauty I was seeing in my backyard. Unfortunately the sheet of ice under the 8" of snow made for unexpected slippery footing, Camera and I both took a tumble though I feel neither of us are any worse for the wear.

Peace Always

Sharon

Jauary 9, 2009

Photo by Sharon Lee
Shadyside, Pittsburgh

Am acquaintance once was talking about art as having two subcategories before all others; "High" or "Low". I've always disagreed with this sort of pronouncement as I know the creativity behind the "low"art is done by the same caliber of artists as tackle the "high" arts-both groups are blessed with good and bad artists. Myself, the distinction is unclear. Having worked on a feature film, several commercials as well as paining as a "High" artist I use the same creativity skills to accomplish the task.

Peace Always

Sharon

January 8, 2009

Photo by Sharon Lee
Black Moshannon, central Pennsylvania
Ice fishing

“I like these cold, gray winter days. Days like these let you savor a bad mood.”

Bill Watterson quotes (American Author of the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, b.1958)

January 7, 2009

Breaks from the easel offer opportunity to be creative in unique ways.

Cooking is one way; a bit of science, bit of art and food. A potentially inspiring source of creaivity. Today I attempted a vegan version of nacho cheese for an open faced tortilla, combined with lentil and black bean dal and salsa. Worked better than I expected-results will be repeated again.

Some time was spent creating a faux fur coat lined with cotton printed with "hippie-style" mushrooms and flowers for a miniature Pinscher friend.

Finally for the photo of the month group I belong to on Flickr I took out my new camera and shot some pictures of ice. Nothing remarkable just me getting used to my camera.

Peace Always

Sharon

January 6, 2009

Jackson and Meagan
Photo by Rick Brandt

We are truly enveloped in the winter season with heavy clouds looming overhead all day spewing a delightful mix of ice pellets, snow and the kind of rain that freezes on contact. With this particular array of precipitation comes cold temperatures making my studio just on the under side of comfortable.

With this in mind i decided to head to a warmer space and write a second book in the Adventures of Sophie Series entitled, "A Walk in the Woods". The story line involves Sophie and her brother, Jackson who is based on a recently deceased canine who was blind, energetic and an over-the-top loving Vizsla. The background of the story is a walk in the woods with more writing and non-fictional info on the flora and fauna of the central Pennsylvania woods.

Peace Always