tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955830988726976732024-02-07T23:17:42.885-05:00Plain Jane Plain TalkCaptn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-6351433040698061812009-12-27T20:46:00.004-05:002009-12-27T20:53:27.150-05:00Pink picasso<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJOz2F9g-SY1BUd2vpolRbg730xVm287wtvKbj6bNlJCxQrrdTYNtA7g6_nwc0sIuLlJMreKdSTtsKaFvYpp6PAvbkKujbjHHYUKUBjIhgJpVqDafY9NHFfH-0JaoMEvi-fPR5gdT-eA/s1600-h/20050822_jacassopicasso.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420097875403410930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJOz2F9g-SY1BUd2vpolRbg730xVm287wtvKbj6bNlJCxQrrdTYNtA7g6_nwc0sIuLlJMreKdSTtsKaFvYpp6PAvbkKujbjHHYUKUBjIhgJpVqDafY9NHFfH-0JaoMEvi-fPR5gdT-eA/s200/20050822_jacassopicasso.jpg" border="0" /></a> This picasso <em><strong>remake</strong></em> is surrounded by a pink mosiac quilt - truly fitting for a picasso lady. The distinctive black lines of this sleeping beauty offer the contrast she needs for a restful sleep. Acrylic paint on a canvas board.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-56142784362827213992009-12-27T20:31:00.004-05:002009-12-27T20:40:45.504-05:00Hearty<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjonrY3IQs9RDU0wlEnfJjqETG64ZHcYgwGbpKFvySx1lrKKukqRJapO0levWpBqvVN7iOCLf4IhZqCycvWyVFXyf_jMcaRZ11fhBwAY7b24l1GCuLtCmcFgdP64wryFZeTtZH6oaE4xN0/s1600-h/copper_n_gold_tennisbabesof.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420093848047387170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 157px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjonrY3IQs9RDU0wlEnfJjqETG64ZHcYgwGbpKFvySx1lrKKukqRJapO0levWpBqvVN7iOCLf4IhZqCycvWyVFXyf_jMcaRZ11fhBwAY7b24l1GCuLtCmcFgdP64wryFZeTtZH6oaE4xN0/s200/copper_n_gold_tennisbabesof.jpg" border="0" /></a> One can never have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">enough</span> heart! Especially on a tennis court where the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">silhouette</span> of this early 1900's tennis player can be found. This paper <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mache</span> heart was created first from a flat slab of paper <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">mache</span>, cured for 5 days, and dried to an uneven surface. Then cut to heart form, and painted with a base layer of silver - large drops of gold paint were dropped from 5 feet above creating wonderful blotches of imperfection. Copper drizzles complete the effect. Stop worrying about the imperfections! No heart is perfect...<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-6603934433933374842009-12-27T20:16:00.003-05:002009-12-27T20:25:16.043-05:00Wreath of bounty<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYHWIaLgNTFoSxB4fvM1Yuszc1m8FeVLQM-7bQPfBM0_8TlAKvVDVXS4S4AAZWOG7KkSm6ID1dz3kJzIU9TbdWdl1qiDqTU8odqs3u5OpjHhipj8dYi36Cy9WZBh57HdseexwaTh1bd8/s1600-h/122-2258_IMG.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420090203531304146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYHWIaLgNTFoSxB4fvM1Yuszc1m8FeVLQM-7bQPfBM0_8TlAKvVDVXS4S4AAZWOG7KkSm6ID1dz3kJzIU9TbdWdl1qiDqTU8odqs3u5OpjHhipj8dYi36Cy9WZBh57HdseexwaTh1bd8/s200/122-2258_IMG.JPG" border="0" /></a> This evergreen "bounty" wreath is filled with goodies! Let your imagination determine what those goodies might be... Painted on crinkled tissue paper, fused onto canvas, this 5' x 3' work uses special glittery copper accents to bring a sparkle into your bounty!<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-35684873739861832352009-12-27T20:04:00.002-05:002009-12-27T20:15:48.610-05:00Mosaic Blues<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwtdz-q_bcmvusryCQQZzRRf1P0TU2sq92Lhcasm9OIxB9hmrNUShqw7EnRSm8eK6zZn83hgnibw2rEwG7LpANtOFuAmV8o_4snt9hnttsDD8adNqnaoZM4SCRgurpx8smqgWg100hdM/s1600-h/j_art_stainedglass_01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420086824456224994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwtdz-q_bcmvusryCQQZzRRf1P0TU2sq92Lhcasm9OIxB9hmrNUShqw7EnRSm8eK6zZn83hgnibw2rEwG7LpANtOFuAmV8o_4snt9hnttsDD8adNqnaoZM4SCRgurpx8smqgWg100hdM/s200/j_art_stainedglass_01.jpg" border="0" /></a> Lines, curves and shades of blue form the mosaic blues painted on a canvas board. Out of the "blue" sprout 3 delicate tulips. But wait, they need to be watered? The clay water bottle painted in shades of brown and accented in blue, is ready to provide the necessary drink.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-16667382277530850982009-12-27T19:54:00.004-05:002009-12-27T20:02:23.651-05:00Bloomin' dogs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4mpnln30jDHaaOAjBC1EZMO5VkMnUXbCalHxgEaTVlWFA5ryy-1VJdIt8Lg1vE6ZYUENCv0m9OnSxt3HdILu_Y6sc1rn923uXpyA7JLBsSvYJyXcRsVtQu5AVweGQxuga24f6ux62z0/s1600-h/j_art_dogdays.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420084335414842450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4mpnln30jDHaaOAjBC1EZMO5VkMnUXbCalHxgEaTVlWFA5ryy-1VJdIt8Lg1vE6ZYUENCv0m9OnSxt3HdILu_Y6sc1rn923uXpyA7JLBsSvYJyXcRsVtQu5AVweGQxuga24f6ux62z0/s200/j_art_dogdays.jpg" border="0" /></a> Look closely. Are those dogwood blooms? Actual dogwood blooms? Yes they are! And they are preserved in a polyurethane wash. This bouquet of dogwoods burst from this painted clay pot. The backdrop adds vibrance with fingerpainted shades of reds and blues - on recycled wood.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-52985774725447648932009-12-27T19:46:00.004-05:002009-12-27T19:53:22.204-05:00Plumbers duet<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbczqAmt7JXueyzI7wydiFldhSkRd-vrjmfMkkS_pgYkJXSIZqrp8stWPc18X_e1fRE6S3p56sdaYF7-Kxnavtg5GRCuHPsrvs6QPYEyvfnCr4tsbUfsKaT0YhKRpkBdRqdOM62zV0pBM/s1600-h/j_art_plumbers_paradise_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420082524624264018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbczqAmt7JXueyzI7wydiFldhSkRd-vrjmfMkkS_pgYkJXSIZqrp8stWPc18X_e1fRE6S3p56sdaYF7-Kxnavtg5GRCuHPsrvs6QPYEyvfnCr4tsbUfsKaT0YhKRpkBdRqdOM62zV0pBM/s200/j_art_plumbers_paradise_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUgBDfAwPADkPXxyHaI2T8Mp9q8EvtRRQGxTQLHoVVKqR9lIWOcZST6CDHTF5P6sFvdbSasz9C1t9UJUzHyLtep1EtzpYAvkgecaxvgscMmIA6v5dmxNvZeXC5orahyw3A1xQW4orW7o/s1600-h/j_art_plumbers_paradise_2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420082356730638850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUgBDfAwPADkPXxyHaI2T8Mp9q8EvtRRQGxTQLHoVVKqR9lIWOcZST6CDHTF5P6sFvdbSasz9C1t9UJUzHyLtep1EtzpYAvkgecaxvgscMmIA6v5dmxNvZeXC5orahyw3A1xQW4orW7o/s200/j_art_plumbers_paradise_2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Copper rods, combined with a tile mosaic, resting on a backdrop of textured wood painted with copper forms a plumbers duet. After a few false starts, I finally discovered a method to adhere all objects allowing them to appear suspended in space. <br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><br /><div></div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-44770202313356735612009-12-27T19:32:00.002-05:002009-12-27T19:42:29.997-05:00Giant Pea Pods<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nkiizFBHDR_-hmYOmgYEKjfkD2phl8LMuzOUSU_PTci7JjjNH24j7Xl-qq0Jelh7ObTHXTzrZ1deXIbXh-Eh46hrMfaJfLo0NIN64yMhXMmy9P5YLbtywQqKl8B8aQZ7DtUZLy2WCA4/s1600-h/122-2209_IMG.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420078805336322210" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nkiizFBHDR_-hmYOmgYEKjfkD2phl8LMuzOUSU_PTci7JjjNH24j7Xl-qq0Jelh7ObTHXTzrZ1deXIbXh-Eh46hrMfaJfLo0NIN64yMhXMmy9P5YLbtywQqKl8B8aQZ7DtUZLy2WCA4/s200/122-2209_IMG.JPG" border="0" /></a> This contemporary abstract mural is 15' in width by 5' in height. Acrylic painting on canvas - this commissioned work rests in the foyer of a 6000 sq foot home. There are 3 sections to this mural, and installing it was no easy feat! Painting it tho, was a treat - and it took nearly 2 months to complete! Sure, it's easy to find ONE pea in a pod...but see if you can locate 2 peas in a pod.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-8248673741001082752009-12-27T19:23:00.002-05:002009-12-27T19:31:49.015-05:00OliveOil<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1ofjLas2CnPHsO1S2HrCKzh3s1xWPJuB7kLCeeq-eQhWARHdkGlO_VwE-_z07CXE6YLQj-RVtwSncEcRyW3nuLNs7rUAPOXr_9cXcyovgO8_EQ5NH5QROxmOVHi9MFjXFPDiSLNAgJE/s1600-h/j_art_oilbottle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420076399627760370" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1ofjLas2CnPHsO1S2HrCKzh3s1xWPJuB7kLCeeq-eQhWARHdkGlO_VwE-_z07CXE6YLQj-RVtwSncEcRyW3nuLNs7rUAPOXr_9cXcyovgO8_EQ5NH5QROxmOVHi9MFjXFPDiSLNAgJE/s200/j_art_oilbottle.jpg" border="0" /></a> This painting of pricey bottled olive oil, holds a stalk of rosemary, and it's base is loaded with cloves of garlic. Painted on pine wood, the wood backdrop is preserved with touches of copper patina and blends of orange. The red tabletop holds the gourmet oil. And the dangling beads? Now come on. Use your imagination. I can't tell you everything!<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span><br /></em><div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-41077218881355337892009-12-27T19:09:00.003-05:002009-12-27T19:17:25.750-05:00Bad hair day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzedflJCzxCZFoq_fKQwHonYCUjs4bRHTKZ9t9WRa0b48OXWaagkJZ06Orog1FG2oVp08KQnwcRn9SVhsz-dWjHkhPYUyoEtipqS-pzxb-CwPqNVqknhYX7PUz6XJqYC5EFuFJjjq7C9c/s1600-h/j_art_lips.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420072829435472802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzedflJCzxCZFoq_fKQwHonYCUjs4bRHTKZ9t9WRa0b48OXWaagkJZ06Orog1FG2oVp08KQnwcRn9SVhsz-dWjHkhPYUyoEtipqS-pzxb-CwPqNVqknhYX7PUz6XJqYC5EFuFJjjq7C9c/s200/j_art_lips.jpg" border="0" /></a> If you get close enough, these textured ruby lips painted on a mirror - might actually pucker. And if they don't, you will be just as well for it! Shades of blue painted on recycled wood form the backdrop for the web of multi-colored hair, that didn't seem to get the same amount of attention as the lipstick. Thinned paint, tossed from a distance forms a very bad hair day!<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-84617863729952123502009-12-27T18:24:00.003-05:002009-12-27T18:35:18.182-05:00Knight in shining...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCf71qw2-7tyQ1gEMEnkBxJsIB1V0jc5O7XhP8lhaDFl3H6qhGhUVv3WswWfjt3KgOMmIrInmLN6wG2Bpm_DnGPbUX_YEE29JyISQHL8RFxCbpcsaqePerdhyphenhyphenVI0cC-lLr-QV_VDk3b-8/s1600-h/j_art_knight_in_shining.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420062382498938690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCf71qw2-7tyQ1gEMEnkBxJsIB1V0jc5O7XhP8lhaDFl3H6qhGhUVv3WswWfjt3KgOMmIrInmLN6wG2Bpm_DnGPbUX_YEE29JyISQHL8RFxCbpcsaqePerdhyphenhyphenVI0cC-lLr-QV_VDk3b-8/s200/j_art_knight_in_shining.jpg" border="0" /></a> Recycled wood forms the base of this 5' painting sculpture. Sculpture? Using tile mastic, layers of adhesion are applied to create the dimension, with silver and copper paint on top. The knights sword is a metal rod found curbside, and affixed to the tile mastic. <br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-4625438313839545942009-12-27T18:07:00.004-05:002009-12-27T18:22:50.267-05:00Fish lips<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DofIaDpxaF89CPwJya3XVABMor740Hxi4tYeDbt2136OQQQfPzWKzXk7WSatA8L22d_QbpgQDuM0Irtl8bChaqyCWG2Zo_g0u_JfYNHWjrmVCZYAkGv18CdkoOUPvMF1uBFFSjT-KtY/s1600-h/j_art_fishlips.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420056581906428450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DofIaDpxaF89CPwJya3XVABMor740Hxi4tYeDbt2136OQQQfPzWKzXk7WSatA8L22d_QbpgQDuM0Irtl8bChaqyCWG2Zo_g0u_JfYNHWjrmVCZYAkGv18CdkoOUPvMF1uBFFSjT-KtY/s200/j_art_fishlips.jpg" border="0" /></a> A fish, is still a fish - even dressed up in black lipstick! This contemporary fish, has fish scales made of sesame seeds mixed with shiny white paint, a top a vintage pine cupboard. While this slippery creature disturbs the surface of the water with multiple finger painted colors, below the surface, he's just a slippery fish with big black lips.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-10363795637998534842009-12-27T17:49:00.004-05:002009-12-27T18:01:55.121-05:00Contemporary bouquet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4q5hMTFUnj2maC0awve0j1Vnyo3bfwj1a1KybS3dR-XSvwafYWm2JuIrWtyXKurJ6knb0V8UQmdk8d5ntOmWGAJLAJ0xjTQGGi6x_gv0TT0eb9Q7edDXtwnGwYCzCmzGciXjVP89AxHQ/s1600-h/j_art_contempoflowers.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420052042588266514" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4q5hMTFUnj2maC0awve0j1Vnyo3bfwj1a1KybS3dR-XSvwafYWm2JuIrWtyXKurJ6knb0V8UQmdk8d5ntOmWGAJLAJ0xjTQGGi6x_gv0TT0eb9Q7edDXtwnGwYCzCmzGciXjVP89AxHQ/s200/j_art_contempoflowers.jpg" border="0" /></a> This large vase of contemporary 'what not' flowers sits in front of a robust breezeway bordered by a red multi colored sarong curtain. Painted with acrylic, on top of plywood covered with tile adhesive - made for an ultra rough surface which was perfect for generating dimension. Horizontal brown and turquoise lines, contrast with the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">diagonal</span> orange window panes. The painting stands 6' high, and 3' wide.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-22106675319203928512009-12-27T17:38:00.003-05:002009-12-27T17:44:27.833-05:00Chaos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqmsiWCVuEFNlY6oJGMlUnqZFm0OlguRUmo9PiuqnCbQJX6SZzYJX9CmLxaBSnbE4XAKg0pDkLYgWzO0RQhSli8yuSpLgQUxS4SyzQjddBQ5S-VU_PqKkfejc_AgXDJl7BviTqmhhQOo/s1600-h/j_art_chaos.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420049302413234770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqmsiWCVuEFNlY6oJGMlUnqZFm0OlguRUmo9PiuqnCbQJX6SZzYJX9CmLxaBSnbE4XAKg0pDkLYgWzO0RQhSli8yuSpLgQUxS4SyzQjddBQ5S-VU_PqKkfejc_AgXDJl7BviTqmhhQOo/s200/j_art_chaos.jpg" border="0" /></a> One of my early contemporary works - and one of my all time favorites. Chaos. Chaos has no beginning or end, no rhyme or reason. At one moment, you might see a "connection" -- only to look again and find that the connection is gone. This acrylic painting rests a top a recycled kitchen cupboard door - this painting took over 2 weeks to complete, with 16 layers of colors, as I waited for each layer to dry.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-89546935399798508422009-12-27T17:27:00.004-05:002009-12-27T20:27:14.967-05:00N'orlans Jamboree<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJA8HWFf0a5GH52t6KMtWACBvtVUwoyy_IWSjMbWx14smUNfoa3n3fa25YwWZ2KuGvBaUdByd92NOWt4rZeGPC4-NUOa68w7WZdiJYvvOS-FKvwRwBLtLuSrbJutiHlvzsIptrPKMrDTg/s1600-h/j_art_latin_jazz02.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420092269054032338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 165px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJA8HWFf0a5GH52t6KMtWACBvtVUwoyy_IWSjMbWx14smUNfoa3n3fa25YwWZ2KuGvBaUdByd92NOWt4rZeGPC4-NUOa68w7WZdiJYvvOS-FKvwRwBLtLuSrbJutiHlvzsIptrPKMrDTg/s200/j_art_latin_jazz02.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNKVdt_yasNRp5YdK9UzBzOqtseQbm5rxTKVOD_abxay5dMbJCLiX8anlcQKeD3ab88j1tfnomf-VL1W3dfWHtNgU_M3pnTJQ_-LSy0wKP6j6oBJKLPlyBURrZL225OqhwsLY8BtVOeko/s1600-h/j_art_theceremony.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420046380128521202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNKVdt_yasNRp5YdK9UzBzOqtseQbm5rxTKVOD_abxay5dMbJCLiX8anlcQKeD3ab88j1tfnomf-VL1W3dfWHtNgU_M3pnTJQ_-LSy0wKP6j6oBJKLPlyBURrZL225OqhwsLY8BtVOeko/s200/j_art_theceremony.jpg" border="0" /></a> These 3 New Orleans street musicians were the inspiration for these two paintings on canvas. I selected an oval canvas allowing the tunes to continue long into the nite. Acrylic paints in vibrant colors are meant to bring the sounds of jazz to life.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><br /><div></div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-26814536907289688072009-12-27T17:00:00.004-05:002009-12-27T17:18:03.373-05:00Jacasso breeze<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-mJaY4M9fj_e7KVsHLV2sLbGAMKq-d5CWWkgqIi0cWTy8eP5OqixQGCcL_hr-AAPz-kh1kS7d2aRpGUpwI39H4kmPSlmWg0sterbqvImfrD7FonAimvje6WNM6m56Ky85M-Ix7Kt65k/s1600-h/jacassobreeze.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420039621173682306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-mJaY4M9fj_e7KVsHLV2sLbGAMKq-d5CWWkgqIi0cWTy8eP5OqixQGCcL_hr-AAPz-kh1kS7d2aRpGUpwI39H4kmPSlmWg0sterbqvImfrD7FonAimvje6WNM6m56Ky85M-Ix7Kt65k/s200/jacassobreeze.jpg" border="0" /></a> Our first catamaran, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jacasso</span> had a beautiful multi-colored <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">spinnaker</span> - which became the inspiration for this painting. A flat slab of paper <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mache</span> dried to a wonderful convoluted form. Using <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">acrylic</span> paint, the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">spinnaker</span> and main sail arise from a sea of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">blu</span>, with multi colored fabric accents. And, the hull of this painting? Surely that cannot be copper painted coffee beans? Don't ask why...it just is. Rests on a black felt cover, over cardboard.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-58267870754052523182009-12-27T16:35:00.007-05:002009-12-27T17:14:38.989-05:00Talking Heads<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGPB5txo73YIdbgg7zYUCHL65wTp-xx1ON7b5H7_fPTeMtzvhA_2hu5R0qn_VjnApVgjQwcWitouPxtx6slzox4ecK113pUoFY0fP_63odAuF3CxeoCZyUMlPLRuLH_HyazcZF8pTj-E/s1600-h/j_art_talkingheads1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420032987921726834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGPB5txo73YIdbgg7zYUCHL65wTp-xx1ON7b5H7_fPTeMtzvhA_2hu5R0qn_VjnApVgjQwcWitouPxtx6slzox4ecK113pUoFY0fP_63odAuF3CxeoCZyUMlPLRuLH_HyazcZF8pTj-E/s200/j_art_talkingheads1.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQbuips6FEJ0UumPIv8XH5Gj_SpfgsQwNrACOVMhmbA-JV5QbsmwQ9Ie4dl8AiPfdOMRTeUA0HmTzCmxL1TSCtN9a_y28ym6SriIn3VzmvjXZUejmJNJ9g3d-sujOuUiMcNfypOfJ5rI/s1600-h/j_art_talkingheads2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420033128762088834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQbuips6FEJ0UumPIv8XH5Gj_SpfgsQwNrACOVMhmbA-JV5QbsmwQ9Ie4dl8AiPfdOMRTeUA0HmTzCmxL1TSCtN9a_y28ym6SriIn3VzmvjXZUejmJNJ9g3d-sujOuUiMcNfypOfJ5rI/s200/j_art_talkingheads2.jpg" border="0" /></a>This 2 piece design represents the blather spewed when two heads are talking, and neither are listening! Each painting is atop a 4' x 4' piece of plywood, painted in purple and drizzled with thin white paint from above the surface. After each layer of paint dries, multiple colors of conversation is directed at the adjacent painting. The profile of the talker is in black with a protruding chin and nose and the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">brow line</span> of their hat appears.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em><br /><br /><br /><div> </div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-73033464955503202332009-12-27T16:19:00.004-05:002009-12-27T16:31:40.788-05:00Beachwalker<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1PjzQZkEJOwOlu-3aZ9jodxb9H8bgSwS9YOgD0n4trw2A-d_umoUbqk4YB_Qmb_vINyB-s1ItFgBuFAhkyMpZ4Mq9NGtWlHvdubB3F0yUP61JM3qHAEiLPIjzwIx51hYtlO60iG9bfMs/s1600-h/j_art_beachwalk_2.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicopoyrLzcEQNe2z3itZqd-2RHKxEV33h_LUiKam3MCPgUIxf3UMYv-LXB3swV2OMAkZegF9LDpHh9awQ5J-kzCy1w1hTWzfDP9cO9bzs-2kImLYBgOYRbhiA2vxJvVUrBvj2vTaiYwDo/s1600-h/j_art_beachwalk_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420028891422740498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicopoyrLzcEQNe2z3itZqd-2RHKxEV33h_LUiKam3MCPgUIxf3UMYv-LXB3swV2OMAkZegF9LDpHh9awQ5J-kzCy1w1hTWzfDP9cO9bzs-2kImLYBgOYRbhiA2vxJvVUrBvj2vTaiYwDo/s200/j_art_beachwalk_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Have you ever found gold seashells when you walk along the beach? In this mixed media piece, 3/4" plywood is sealed and treated in deep ruby red paint. Black, white and orange paint is tossed at a distance giving the squiggle effect. Two mollask shells, and 4 sea shells are handpicked from Melbourne Beach in Florida. The shells are dipped in gold paint, over a body mixture of sesame seeds and white-gold, complete the beach walker.<br /><div></div><div><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em></div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-33086178082595504792009-12-27T16:10:00.004-05:002009-12-27T16:31:53.461-05:00heART Leaf<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-V1k6BsDCXOf7Q3mEHs0KLxCkPK6bPtVkjydUG9zGpSZ1cNXnA0UBf04USBIAhUkD26KwHEfFByMxsgZkqhlqGWOhb-5uZ5tPeYd-CKUJxHE0icWLrZ3X2CIjpG_AN4snGbhluoQbw5s/s1600-h/j_art_heart.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420026663750554914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-V1k6BsDCXOf7Q3mEHs0KLxCkPK6bPtVkjydUG9zGpSZ1cNXnA0UBf04USBIAhUkD26KwHEfFByMxsgZkqhlqGWOhb-5uZ5tPeYd-CKUJxHE0icWLrZ3X2CIjpG_AN4snGbhluoQbw5s/s200/j_art_heart.jpg" border="0" /></a> As cupboards are removed to create an open floor plan from our 1950's era home, each plank of wood is recycled into art. This pine cupboard door was roughed with fine sandpaper, and shades of red mixed with copper patina are gradiated at an angle to form the back drop. The turquoise vase holds a single painted heart leaf.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-9805250853898230442009-12-27T15:46:00.006-05:002009-12-27T16:32:10.329-05:00Wino blues<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvH2_vfEJ9TK5rxz-Zj6m2sWzXzcywlR_7Ch0pear87e7c1FcBVxpfMwoRj3dcpSJ0wVr1r82xcg8Jzzrp54H9LXzYgfqwqvbnnpdezp-Ih8v-6744EzZBZzfnowWVlEQZTtTKZvcqzI/s1600-h/j_art_wine.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420024215604002146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvH2_vfEJ9TK5rxz-Zj6m2sWzXzcywlR_7Ch0pear87e7c1FcBVxpfMwoRj3dcpSJ0wVr1r82xcg8Jzzrp54H9LXzYgfqwqvbnnpdezp-Ih8v-6744EzZBZzfnowWVlEQZTtTKZvcqzI/s200/j_art_wine.jpg" border="0" /></a> This elongated wine bottle is finger painted onto a background consisting of acrylic shades of white and orange, on top of a discarded 1950's era pine kitchen cupboard door. The blue wine bottle is complete with a cork affixed in the lower left corner.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-25200431657546221442009-12-27T15:29:00.005-05:002009-12-27T17:13:44.462-05:00Jazz scape<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv94lFz1h63iTMFyMdIApu6M53IvJCBYKhVSurvTMwMIDKGOpIc9Q75l2OrDJle_3AyXbDpNBvRHSL1BRchDJ_31KqKZ2RD4MwJ8xLhpBcCARhE3mUgXN31NEtJK0rCixDg6rVpca-DPA/s1600-h/jazzescape.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420016070032318978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 162px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv94lFz1h63iTMFyMdIApu6M53IvJCBYKhVSurvTMwMIDKGOpIc9Q75l2OrDJle_3AyXbDpNBvRHSL1BRchDJ_31KqKZ2RD4MwJ8xLhpBcCARhE3mUgXN31NEtJK0rCixDg6rVpca-DPA/s200/jazzescape.jpg" border="0" /></a> This "experiment" was just too much fun! A paper <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mache</span> background was first allowed to dry and shrivel to its final position. This created an uneven surface for painting and montage effects. Contemporary instruments (keyboard and guitar) were created digitally using <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">PhotoShop</span>, and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">distorted</span> to their final positions. These instruments are then affixed to the paper <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">mache</span>, and painted to enhance the visual. Surrounding the jazz ensemble, are carefully selected fabrics, and hand tossed fabric paints to provide additional depth to the work. Paper <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">mache</span> is sealed, and mounted on a black felt over cardboard. The entire piece sits in a shadow box.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-24295981421804018902009-12-27T15:15:00.007-05:002009-12-27T16:32:36.913-05:00Copper crazed<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVKri0fh8STvxs3yLN46AY06BmzRItnqxn4ns944xStH8wfEcAT23BA_E2cJGeXUGN16QAeYb4ttcMbIZMevulDCdydDgDujO3WjxS1FE3Se7EGd4Zm9qX2g6eEaIZYE0WvRceV7qRtM/s1600-h/monogramincopper.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420013487597158930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 165px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVKri0fh8STvxs3yLN46AY06BmzRItnqxn4ns944xStH8wfEcAT23BA_E2cJGeXUGN16QAeYb4ttcMbIZMevulDCdydDgDujO3WjxS1FE3Se7EGd4Zm9qX2g6eEaIZYE0WvRceV7qRtM/s200/monogramincopper.jpg" border="0" /></a> Paper mache is painted with copper paint (yes, real copper paint), and shades of gold. Fine copper mesh creates a rectangular backdrop for the triangular centerpiece. Copper droplets are drizzled throughout, and black paint accents are tossed at a distance of 4 feet for a bit of a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Pollock">Jackson Pollock </a>flavor. Mounted on black felt over cardboard.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span><br /><div></div>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-57516480397454316032009-12-27T14:37:00.005-05:002009-12-27T16:32:59.052-05:00Pinto una rana<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4jmkF9IaEzWO6UhmIicPeqqrszcaZn9JqDwvEcSyaWGHHL0e0kfLCjA75CXM8E_7Rcd9WBBH6b_S1H3lHJNyPxqlf-JNmS2fzrJ2523E_T5Iiduh0LrABvrzVLQK73CN7UGU8Jevskc/s1600-h/pintounarana.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420002581053195442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 165px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4jmkF9IaEzWO6UhmIicPeqqrszcaZn9JqDwvEcSyaWGHHL0e0kfLCjA75CXM8E_7Rcd9WBBH6b_S1H3lHJNyPxqlf-JNmS2fzrJ2523E_T5Iiduh0LrABvrzVLQK73CN7UGU8Jevskc/s200/pintounarana.jpg" border="0" /></a> A commissioned piece made for an El Salvadorian lady who loved frogs. Pinto una rana translates to "painted frog". Painted on a 3' oval this frog is home amongst fabric lilies. Latex paint forms the base coat. Contrasts of fabric paint reveals a raised affect.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-9232532919743474592009-12-27T14:20:00.005-05:002009-12-27T16:33:18.932-05:00Señora de tenis<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1CW3v_5NlYdqv_XeLnEwIYE08uRTDabiQUp-bKn0v0lhWL48PDpTo3WarNHSOKUHCJkvPlWBbMq969CtqoF7ZR1pIuTZBCItjO84sSnBo3qsJnz1uHOvEh2HD3vnTtX9qzBbY5kBO3Q/s1600-h/senioritadetennis.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419998311627797010" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 158px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1CW3v_5NlYdqv_XeLnEwIYE08uRTDabiQUp-bKn0v0lhWL48PDpTo3WarNHSOKUHCJkvPlWBbMq969CtqoF7ZR1pIuTZBCItjO84sSnBo3qsJnz1uHOvEh2HD3vnTtX9qzBbY5kBO3Q/s200/senioritadetennis.jpg" border="0" /></a> This early 1900 Señora de tenis with a flowing skirt, rests on a piece of discarded plywood, painted in black. Her face, and upper body is painted on paper, and cut to allow fabric to cover much of the surrounding area - creating a montage affect. Border and accents are painted in fabric paint, allowing for a raised paint look.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-78522522417195881242009-12-27T14:01:00.008-05:002009-12-27T16:33:49.344-05:00Mr. Tiki Mon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij728H9bv_ssskgAvKOz5p3i9z4IzNyu3nTsGhKbhvr-QPrjxzusKQxYFTBrrcogXCu6HA-WEAqMnAGj4YZ7eQRneLoLbD1p5LACLbgrGVqE3UJewCV6MPl-JlOhH37T6tLP7_ylqwsiw/s1600-h/tikimon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419993789603726082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 62px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij728H9bv_ssskgAvKOz5p3i9z4IzNyu3nTsGhKbhvr-QPrjxzusKQxYFTBrrcogXCu6HA-WEAqMnAGj4YZ7eQRneLoLbD1p5LACLbgrGVqE3UJewCV6MPl-JlOhH37T6tLP7_ylqwsiw/s200/tikimon.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mr. Tiki Mon stands over 6' high, and is constructed out of a cypress wood tree trunk base, with a discarded HVAC pipe affixed to the trunk base using foam filler. Foam was sprayed around the HVAC pipe creating an uneven surface - which was perfect for a final coat of paper mache.<br /><br />The entire surface was paper mached' with over 2 weeks of newpaper and 10 pounds of flour. The eyes are purposely off center, and an ear-2-ear grin was also constructed of paper mache.<br /><br />The paper mache took one full week to completely "dry". Copper spray paint covers the paper mache and tree trunk surface, and the remaining features were painted using latex paint. Beads dangle as earrings, a sarong wraps as a headpiece, and an authentic hawaiin lai hangs from the chin. A monte cristo cuban cigar appears between the teeth, and african beads appear from the ear lobes.<br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Artist: Jane Wadsworth</span></em>Captn'Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15635215342808160366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795583098872697673.post-38745787386060713692009-12-27T13:49:00.018-05:002009-12-27T14:19:34.257-05:00Art: Portraits (1995-2002)Portraits are created using a combination of pencil and charcoal - my favorite media! In early 1995, I was suddenly drawn to creating portraits, and spent the next 7 years studying facial features and thoroughly enjoying creating contrasts in greyscale. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtViuNl3IcVq4qEMexVCoicVey0e90OjYKj7W0p0MqnAKb7rmQ2RfHkf0vasfoXWR_k_xD7mua2DJ1NepyG6CEFDhuivDppQTX-YI-mT4U4BS1ap-xtv4BsZpjG948PmYJ-eDb_usmFfg/s1600-h/j_art_portrait_02.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419992029673187282" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtViuNl3IcVq4qEMexVCoicVey0e90OjYKj7W0p0MqnAKb7rmQ2RfHkf0vasfoXWR_k_xD7mua2DJ1NepyG6CEFDhuivDppQTX-YI-mT4U4BS1ap-xtv4BsZpjG948PmYJ-eDb_usmFfg/s200/j_art_portrait_02.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVyiZStPlJOTLiHHtx37uOvzIGy2Z-moHcfmbGbUdJ2MEwgOBA0epJmNfStNXW4nSkl5fG1F-LvHU9_5AWkuf9U4qTyVaQ8sW5RDJBGQAKh7tAaVcIYRW9XkWE5FglPOaD35B3l9-Hd8/s1600-h/j_art_portrait_01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419992214977687442" style="FLOAT: left; 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