ART by DOMINIQUE

OH MY !

2012-01-18T18:28:00.000-08:00

5 x 9 Acrylic

This was done on a moleskins belonging to Michelle Burnett posted on a blog called

"From my sketch blog "

2012-01-04T11:05:00.000-08:00

" MY BUBBLE "

11 x 14 Pen, Ink and Watercolor

This piece was done for a family member and originally posted on my DANCING STROKES blog.
I had to wait until after Christmas to have it public.
This sweet child is "COCO' short for Colette a much prayed for and desired baby.

There are different people following this blog so I'm posting here too because I like this piece!

" CHEZ MARIE "

2011-12-05T08:30:00.002-08:00

8 x 11 Pen & Ink & Watercolor

" Chez Marie " is a small cafe in Paris very close to Montmartre. I thought I would post this drawing I just finished for CHRisTMAS.
First the place is red and second it is called Chez Marie and I thought it could be the new version for the stable where christ was born, " At Mary's place " After all he was put in a trough and that's where you put the food you give to the animals, since he is feeding us still I thought it a perfect correlation.
BLESSINGS and MERRY CHRISTMAS to All

BTW this piece is from my pen & Ink blog Dancing Strokes but I really like the idea so I'm posting here too.

" Down The Lane "

2011-11-14T12:05:00.000-08:00

9 x 9 TomBow Pen

I've always been attracted to country roads so with some time on my hands here is one done with only one pen, an TomBow Pen, feather side medium gray.
This to me is a time to focus on what going down a lane like this represent.
Reflection, peace, introspection, focus, joy, nature and it's beauty.
I hope if you have the chance to go for a walk by yourself or with others in a country setting such as this that you will enjoy it as much as I do.
To me it makes me appreciate all that I have with greater eagerness.

MY SKELETON !

2011-10-27T20:51:00.000-07:00

14 x 22 Pencil

WHAT's in YOUR Closet !!

Well literally I had this skeleton in my closet with some other artwork which as you can see was damaged by a flood and little bugs !!!
But I feel at this point it adds to the feel of the subject .......... LOL
BTW
This exercise was great to help you understand the proportions of the human body and it's bones.

May you have a fun filled weekend with not too much candy !

God Bless America

2011-09-17T11:07:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken by my brother outside his house in Basalt Colorado. I wanted to post it earlier but was so busy with a project for a friend.
Even though it is late ( I wanted to have it up for Labor Day and 9.11.11 ) the message if gives is everlasting. We are a blessed nation and there is a reason for this !

I need feed back !

2011-07-29T19:41:00.000-07:00

‎1. DOES anyone use "Fine Art America" to sell prints ?
2. Do you like it ?
3. Why or why not ?
4. Have you seen the result of your work through them ? do you like it ?
5. Is there an other company you use and like ?

Thanks for any feed back

I'M HERE !

2011-07-21T21:15:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Acrylic

This was a field of overgrown grasses but within it had these Iris flowers just above them. It made me think that even though things might be covered or surrounded sometimes beauty has a way of showing through any way.
I want to make a few more paintings of this field maybe a close up of those Irises.

" Sitting Pretty "

2011-07-16T20:37:00.000-07:00

12 x 16 OIL

This is the second piece I did at the workshop of Janette Jones. Having done a lot of Faux-finish I am comfortable with making things look old but I still need to work on flowers and light. Oh well that's the beauty of doing this kind of work it is an everlasting discovery of what you can do and how to improve.
I really liked the colors of the old chair and the pot with these hydrangea.

On a side note I just had the pleasure to go see my brother and his wife in Vermont and I found out from her that hydrangea get their colors from the soil they are in and in Vermont where they live they are all white.
I'm so happy they are other kind of soils out there to make these flowers look so fabulous in different colors.

" VIENS ICI "

2011-05-25T21:13:00.000-07:00

11 x 14 Oil

I took this workshop with an amazing artist " Janette Jones " at Milfiori in Douglas Flat Ca. a very inspiring place. I had the company of Sheila Tajima during this time too and met some more great artist there that came for Janette's teaching. It was such a treat for me to be able to paint for 3 days.
This is one of my practices "Viens ici" it means "Come here" I thought it would be a good title for this as to me you need to go there and experience it yourself (Janette's teaching and the beautiful location.)

" La Joie de Vivre "

2011-05-15T21:47:00.000-07:00

Pastel 18 x 24

I lost my cord that connects my camera to my computer and I'm still hoping to find it !! combine with a lot of work at the store makes posting and making artwork few and far between.

This is a piece I made in pastels a while back..... I can see quite a few things I would want to change in it but it will have to wait. At least it's something else to look at ! ...lol

I SEE YOU

2011-03-19T12:54:00.000-07:00

16 x 22 Graphite

This was one of my exams back in the days ( a long time ago) but I always enjoyed looking at it because it was the start of seeing the possibilities of what could be done with pencils.
I love owls.
I suggest you go to your Natural Museum or other places and draw the stuffed animals there. Especially the birds they have such wonderful textures and it's so much fun to do and try and create the same effect.

" Yes indeed "

2011-02-27T15:34:00.000-08:00

8 x 8 Pastel

A bit before Valentine I got sick (an infection ) then my computer had issues too and left me for some updating. Now all is back but I had this little sketch to post for the occasion but never did.
When you leave the internet world for a while it's incredible the amount of catching up you have to do... phew !!

I FOUND YOU !

2011-01-23T09:38:00.000-08:00

8 X 10 Acrylic

This is for James' moleskin.
I know he likes animals so I decided to give him the care of a Shepherd for his sheep. For the good shepherd leaves his flock to go find the one that strays. Thus being prevented from being eaten by wolves.
" I myself will search for my sheep and look after them " Eze 34:11

Practice, practice !

2011-01-22T12:02:00.000-08:00

14 x 20 colored pencil

I'm posting a practice I did a very long time ago. When I first looked at this still life I though
I DO NOT WANT TO DRAW THIS !
But by doing it anyway it gave me the confidence to think I could tackle anything with patience and determination.
So my suggestion to anyone out there wanting to improve.
Make your subject or still life difficult sometimes. It might not be the best piece you do but it will show you what not to do or what area to improve and that can be very valuable.

" FOR EVER "

2011-01-16T16:05:00.000-08:00

8 x 10 Pastel

" For ever " is what I think love is.
So even-though a rose is not for ever. The symbol of love it represents is.
This is my version of it. " For ever in the light of your love "
Hope you like it.
(BTW, sorry for the long absence in the blog world I've been housesitting, had sometimes a computer but not the opportunity to post anything or do anything artistic for that matter.
Hopefully I can catch up on my own deadlines..... lol )

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

2011-01-01T13:19:00.000-08:00

This is my hope for everyone visiting my blog this New Year.

I thank you all for the love you all give me.

Now it's my turn to give back !

I LOVE U

XOOX

   Love never fails
   1 Cor. 13:8

My cup runneth over !

2010-11-27T11:03:00.000-08:00

Oh my ........ I am so blessed
Here it is.
I received the day before Thanksgiving the Amazing Book of LAPIN (which I won), that illustrator I had told you about in a previous post..... this is his link ->
http://les-calepins-de-lapin.blogspot.com
First,
it was wrapped in such a cool way.
Second,
it has fabulous illustrations in it ( i include one of my favorite pages)
and Third
the little paper they took out of the hat with my name on it was included on the last page for me with a drawing of that event.
How cool is that !!

BUT I'm not finished
I saved the best for last.

Here is SHEILA TAJIMA !
She came to visit her brother who lives in my city, San Diego..... !
We had a french pastry together.
How awesome is that !
Here are the pics.
Of course I had to introduce her to Grace !

What a fabulous day it was !

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL

Go PLAY my Puzzle !

2010-11-18T15:13:00.000-08:00

A friend shared with me this site where you can make any picture into a puzzle. I don't know about you but I love puzzles but I DO NOT LIKE having those puzzles all put together and now what do you do with them ?!?! ( seeing them glued up... yuk ! )
So this is a screen shot of the artwork but you will have, so go to the link to play ! Have fun.

Click on this (>

http://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=2818045116fb

A NEW DAY !

2010-11-15T12:31:00.000-08:00

8 x 10 Acrylic

This is for Camille' moleskin- her theme is Peace or anything we wanted.

So I wanted something that brings me the "hope of peace" and a sunrise is what did it for me.

For with each new day is a fresh start.

I worked on those clouds a while, you would think they're easy but I had a dickens of a time with them.

As surely as the sun rises, he will appear. Hosea 6:3

" Devlin & Callie "

2010-10-24T12:22:00.000-07:00

7 x 9 Watercolor pencils

This is Devlin and Callie for Liz Holm moleskins on The Flying Moleskins project. Her theme is portraits and the one done by Dana of her mom is so beautiful..... so mine went to the dogs !!!

I am a dog lover and these two are so cute it was such a pleasure to draw them.

I haven't used my watercolor pencils in a while and thought it would be the perfect medium for these 2 pups.

The wonder of motherhood !

2010-10-10T11:09:00.000-07:00

I took my daughter out to lunch at this great sandwich place. I always have my camera with me and while I was inside picking up our order this is what she did.
Wrote a note and took a picture of herself but she did not tell me about it and it is only upon downloading my pictures a few days later that I saw this.
I am blessed ! = )

Love is Patient...

2010-10-03T08:14:00.000-07:00

12 x 16 Acrylic

This piece was done in the colors of the wedding and their future household for a good friend of my daughter from college who got married on Saturday
" Terrence and Kimberly Hale " at one point he sang to her ( he has an amazing voice ) and there was not one dry eye in the crowd. Then we rejoiced with good food and dancing.
What else can top that.
I pray each one reading these verses would get the full impact of their powers.
( if you want something like this just e-mail me )

" the road ahead "

2010-09-25T14:59:00.000-07:00

7 x 9 Acrylics

This is for Angela's moleskins of "the flying moleskins"project . it seems that I reverted to what I like to paint, roads, trees and such with shadows. ( I guess it's my theme in your book Angela) Sorry !

May the road ahead for you be always filled with laughter, mercy, grace, but especially love dear Angela. Hope you like it.

It's coming your way Michelle

" GRACE "

2010-09-05T18:08:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Oil

This is Grace my chocolate labrador. I have many pictures of her but until now I had never done an oil painting of her or any other animal btw.

I have to say the original painting looks so much better. I had a hard time adjusting the browns it was getting so green and red.

Oh well, here she is looking as I'm getting ready to go and wondering will I take her with me ?
BTW I purposefully choose a picture that was somewhat blurry because I wanted a more painterly feel, as I had to just make up some of the areas. It forces me to just paint with out being too precise. I have a tendency to be exact so I try to find ways to get me in the opposite direction.

" ASHLEY "

2010-09-02T19:40:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Pen & Ink

8 x 10 Pen & Ink, Watercolor, Colored Pencil

My daughter has a good friend who just got married these are from pictures I took of her.
The background is the color of her bridesmaids dresses.
A beautiful young lady in & out .

If you know someone interested in having an art piece done like this of your wedding dress e-mail me at artbydominique at yahoo dot com

My Stuff

2010-08-17T23:01:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Oil

Well this one is for Adebanji's Moleskins and his theme is Homelessness / Poverty.
I've been thinking about this book for months and I like painting faces so I've been taking pictures of different people I see around my city (San Diego) wanting to get one that represent what I hoped to portray.
But it seems that something else was in the works for me.
A few days ago this picture jumped at me walking downtown with Tiffany. I thought it was striking as it was making this homeless stuff so in your face with the lights and shadows.
So I've been thinking about it and it seem as we all consider Our stuff to be very important, yet we will not be able to take it with us when we die and most of our children do not like our stuff so they will sell it as soon as we're gone to get their stuff. So, I guess this reminder is for me, to take my stuff with a light heart and be ready to give it away to those that might need it more than me, after all it's only STUFF.
God doesn't bless us to increase our standard of living.
God blesses us to increase our standard of giving.
He gives us money to check our hearts. If you love money you will use people. If you love people you will use money.

" His Glory "

2010-07-24T16:13:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Oil

Well first off I have to admit I am not very good with my own deadlines, sorry for this late entry.
This is for Dean moleskin for the "flying moleskins " project. I knew what I wanted to paint but to do it with out fear is another question, and in someone else's book yikes !!
But here it is Hope you like it Dean
Isaiah 6:3 The whole earth is full of his glory.

My last oil portrait for now

2010-07-17T12:24:00.000-07:00

11 x 14 OIL

Well here is the last portrait done in the class. Every time I see something I want to paint it but I seem to have a very limited amount of time to paint right now but I am working on changing that real soon.
My pile of pictures to paint is getting very big.....
Hope your summer is staying cool here it was 107 yesterday !?!? yikes

Life drawing session

2010-07-11T23:28:00.000-07:00

Well I was able to go to this life drawing session which had this lovely model. I haven't done something like this in years. When she came back from her break she had panties and boots on !?!
BTW ...... that's me in the back with my pink shirt !
I have asked if they could set up a long pose one day for me and a few others to paint in Oil... HooWoo !

Another exercise !

2010-06-22T07:25:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 OIL

Here an other portrait exercise. I really enjoyed painting him for the look he has is a bit different from most models.
I am loving OIL'S

( Tiffany is back safe and sound... YEA !!! She is tired and a bit sick but all is good. Will post pictures and such soon )

Venice night's

2010-06-12T13:12:00.000-07:00

11 x 9 Oil ( On Gessoed watercolor paper )

DETAIL
This is for Vern. I have to thank him for getting me started in Oil so I had to jump in and try doing it in his moleskins for the flying moleskins project.
Since he has been creating scenes from his trip to Germany I thought I would do the same and give him a scene from my trip to Italy.
This is the only night scene I have of Venice and I've been wanting to paint it.
So here you are Vern, a first for me, a scene at night in oil.
(Just got an update on Haiti.. The group is making an impact - they are on the radio and news of Port O Prince for how much they are blessing the city of Jeremie)

Oh Well !

2010-06-07T19:40:00.000-07:00

Well here is another piece I did but this one got really messed up but I thought I would post it anyway. Not all we do as artist are beautiful !?!?
Here the black got mixed in my skin colors so her face became ashen and grey. I'm grateful she was the model and not someone I know, yikes !
But this is where you learn from your mistakes.

(BTW -Tiffany is now in Haiti the only thing I know is all is going well from a tweet sent to www.impact195haiti.com )

"tea pot, gourde and dead rose"

2010-05-29T11:44:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Oil

Well here is another of my exercises for my oil class. Not the best but I am really liking this oil paint. The only thing I have to get use to is wiping my brush so much in between colors and such. But I love how the paint mixes and blends.
I had to get a regular job to make ends meet so I am not posting as much sorry.

HAITI

2010-05-20T22:21:00.000-07:00

Tiffany leaves for HAITI on June 4 thanks to all that donated.
It has been a exciting 2 weeks for I got to experience the power of a dollar added to another and so on. Incredible things happens when someone is willing to give of their time and resources to bless others in need.
I pray for all that gave to received a hundred fold of what they gave.
THANK YOU

FUTURE OF FORESTRY

2010-05-15T22:29:00.000-07:00

Tiffany has passed the halfway mark ... YEA !

8 x 23 Acrylic

This is for Edward's book for The Flying Moleskins. His theme is MUSIC. So my piece is about a band with a name I love since trees are involved........ lol
Future of Forestry is a musical group my daughter introduced me to. She brought me to a concert of theirs at Christmas time in San Diego. I was blown away by the sound they had. So different yet powerful, even with the traditional Christmas pieces.
This song is called SLOW YOUR BREATH DOWN from their new CD " Travel III " it is beautiful and will be out in June.
This is a Christian band and they are getting a lot of traction on MTV and other arenas.
I hope you listen to them and enjoy them as much as I do.

I've always loved the Cello but when I saw this one I was blown away.

This instrument I still don't know what it is but the sound it makes is beautiful.
Burst into jubilant song with music. ps 98:4

They are on U-TUBE HERE

Please help !

2010-05-12T21:01:00.000-07:00

This is from my daughter Tiffany who hopefully will embark on an incredible life giving trip to HAITI if you can help please do.
She is trying to raise the money to go.
You can send your donation using the BUTTON on the side bar

Hi my name is TIffany Neal,
I've been blessed with the op portunity to go to Haiti for 3 weeks to help restore the community and bring hope to its people....
Our purpose for Haiti is to transform Jeremie, the city & it's 35,000 people, into a vessel of hope for the nation. The recent earthquake didn't just devastate Haiti, but also revealed to the world the devastation that was already present. Haiti is currently the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere & 40% of it's population is under the age of 15.
Our Plan Of Action - is to conduct a Hospital Outreach, Orphanage Outreach, Town Square & Playground Renovation & Water Infrastructure Revitalization.
We have a great opportunity to bless the people and impact their lives for good.
If you can help in any way financially please donate to..... no donation is too small :-) The trip cost is $1500 and is due by Monday evening.
Thank you so much!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_5mb1CGViw

HEAL HAITI - Reconnaissance Feedback

www.youtube.com

This video was created to give viewers an accurate picture of Haiti's condition both in Port-au-Prince, and Jeremie in anticipation for the June Haiti trip IMPACT 195 students will have the opportunity to embark on.

DANA

2010-04-27T19:22:00.000-07:00

11 x 14 Oil

Here is the next oil painting I did. This one was from a picture. Her name is Dana I've never met her. She was very pleasant to paint. Her brother is my teacher and he's very good.

2nd Oil Portrait

2010-04-18T19:35:00.000-07:00

11 x 14 OIL

Well this is the 2nd life portrait this time a male so I can have one of both so far. I felt it was more difficult this time to achieve what I wanted. There is so much to learn.
Now..... when I look at my friends in the blog world that paint in oil I am in awe of their talent.
It is making me appreciate their work so much more.
Until you try it yourself you never quite understand.

I'm Blooming

2010-04-09T12:35:00.000-07:00

8 x 8 Acrylic

This is for Sheila Tajima's flying moleskin and her theme is
" What you love "
Well for me one of my loves is flowers and trees and since the trees around here are exploding with beauty I could not help myself but paint one of them.
Go check out all the entry on The Flying Moleskins blog.

My first Oil painting portrait !

2010-03-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

11 x 14 OIL

Wow.............. I have to thank Vern Schwarz for this. He told me I should try Oil painting and offered to help me. Well I did not know how to start so I took this class with a talented young man called Kris Finch . I like him because he goes straight into the project "a la prima" I like shortcuts or very direct routes so this worked real well for me.
I have to say that I might have to add oil painting to my bag of pleasures.
This was done in 2 hours. I used only 4 colors (black, white, red, yellow)
Should I pursue oil painting ?

ON DISPLAY !

2010-03-10T15:06:00.000-08:00

This is for Irit's moleskin, her theme is places, where you live. Well I can't say I went very far .....lol
This is a wall outside my door that has flower pots and such.
I enjoyed doing this it became very relaxing.

DETAILS

Sunshine Award ( X's 2)

2010-03-07T08:51:00.000-08:00

Wow ..... I've been missing for a little while and what happens, I get an award and 2 of them . I feel I can connect now with the participants of the Olympics with my 2 flowers and also with the Oscars and give my thank you'.
I humbly accept this from Cathie Tonkins and Silvia Williams I am very grateful for this , now the rules are you past it on to others but I can't seem to choose because in my eyes all my bloggy art friends are deserving.
So I will say anyone wanting this award that believes they deserve it, come and get it and link to me.
Now I bow down...... thank you

Every Photo Tells A Story

2010-02-19T07:59:00.000-08:00

One of my pictures is featured for a writing prompt on
" Every Photo Tells A Story "
I love this site because it engages the viewer to write something about the picture posted.
So if you are itching to check it out it is just a click away.....
I would love to see what you create with that one !

Karin Jurick

2010-02-12T19:21:00.000-08:00

9 x 12 Graphite and Watercolor

Well now we can unveil these portraits of Karin Jurick.
118 of us did as a thank you for the formidable work she has done on Different Strokes From Different Folks. The participant of the portrait exchange were contacted by Jill Polsby and the whole set is in a book format set to arrive at her place today.
Go check the different renditions HERE they are all fabulous.
One unfortunate detail is in the book that was created some portraits got a bit cropped mine in the final version the bottom part is missing but it's all good.
BTW this thank you was featured on "Making a Mark" a very good informative blog check it out.

I'm receiving....

2010-02-10T13:15:00.000-08:00

16 x 5.5 Graphite and Watercolor

This is for the book of Dana Cooper her theme is "Dreams" for
The Flying Moleskins. I wrote on the previous page

..but there is a God in Heaven who reveals mysteries.
.., and the revealer of mysteries showed you what is going to happen. Daniel 2:28-29

I have revelatory dreams sometimes and can occasionally interpret someone else's. They can be magical moments.

SARAH

2010-02-06T13:52:00.000-08:00

12 x 9 Graphite & Watercolor

This is an amazingly sweet young lady called Sarah. Her heart is so very pure I had to draw her. She is also the roommate of my daughter.
......and angels shall keep watch over you.

The Red Seed

2010-02-03T12:45:00.000-08:00

11.5 x 9 Acrylic on primed canvas paper

Magnolias always mesmerize me. It seem that this one just had to get out and get painted all by herself. The different stages they go through in beautiful too. This is the one where these beautiful big RED seeds are coming out from the center of the flower.

90 SECOND POSES

2010-01-20T09:10:00.000-08:00

8 x 10 graphite

I found this site called posemaniacs that have quick poses to sketch from. It was great to practice that way. At first I did the drawing and then ounce the pose was done I went back on my drawings and accentuated a few lines.

GOING OUT

2010-01-18T14:42:00.000-08:00

8 x 11.5 Acrylic

This is for " THE FLYING MOLESKINS " as my first page with a theme of landscapes, trees, roads, strong shadows and light. It is now going to Michelle Burnett to do something in it with this theme.
Go check out all the entries so far and add yourself as a follower to see our progress as they travel across country.

" THE FLYING MOLESKINS "

2010-01-14T11:41:00.000-08:00

WE"RE OFF

A few of us are getting together to sketch, draw, paint, collage etc.. what ever our artistic mind decide.

In our collaborative MOLESKINS exchange.

I started "The Flying Moleskins"

with the idea that each of us would do something artistic in each others books but with the premise that we would have a book of our own at the end.

Some of us will have themes so it will be interesting to see the different ideas that come out of it.

Our first submission by Liz Holm

What a fabulous start she did come and check us out and be a follower

CHECK this out

2010-01-11T18:59:00.000-08:00

Check out this POST at
http://yagosweb.blogspot.com/2010/01/third-seventh.html

It is about Architecture but the way he created his video of it is worthy of much applause.

AND the giveaway goes to ?

2010-01-02T10:34:00.000-08:00

WOW.............. what better way to start the New Year but with a 100 followers as of today.

So I have a giveaway to do ............ Drum roll please............

Very scientifically done I assure you !

(wrote each number to match the name on a paper put them in a cup, wet my index finger, plunge it into the cup and saw which paper stuck to it)

The winner is James Parker

I'm sure he will enjoy the girly cards I am about to send him........ lol

Check Here to see what they look like

AWARD to Karin Jurick !

2010-01-01T14:51:00.000-08:00

Who kindly did the missing portraits of the artists that dropped the ball on doing the work for the x-change portraits on her blog Different Strokes From Different Folks.

My hat off to you Karin , I'm sure the artists that did not see their reciprocal portrait on time got a fabulous surprise !

THe REveal !

2010-01-01T10:49:00.000-08:00

Her Name is Sharon Throgmorton and I wish she had a blog for me to comment , what a fabulous portrait she did of me and how much I love it. So if you read this Sharon e-mail me at artbydominique at yahoo dot com

The site Different Strokes from Different Folks was featured on Charley Parker ' lines and colors ' blog for the year-end portrait swap with examples of some of them.

Also Karin has us on U-tube with 4 videos # 1 2 3 4

My work is in # 3 portrait of me is in # 4

BTW...... Blessings to ALL on the start of this exiting NEW YEAR 2010 =D

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2009-12-24T14:53:00.000-08:00

Grace and I wish you all the warmest Christmas 2009

She's already smiling and doing tricks for the leftovers.

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

Luke 2 :14

" CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT "

2009-12-17T16:08:00.000-08:00

8 x 8 Pen , pencil & watercolor

Well here we are a year later doing the Different Strokes From Different Folks Christmas portrait exchange again. We were given a picture of an other artist participating, so I am painting her and she is painting me. It is a surprise for both of us. For this one I have to admit I was influence by Alice Thompson with her decorative flair she applies sometimes to her work. My subject has the most beautiful green eyes so my decision to make her sweater green also was easy.

Please go check out all the entries so far with their actual pictures on U-Tube

I truly enjoyed doing this piece I hope my subject likes it too.

OUR DEARLY DEPARTED !

2009-11-28T12:27:00.000-08:00

6 x 4 Pastel

Well I have to announce that we have a valiant sacrifice made on behalf of our survival for which we are very thankful and appreciate all minute morsels.

So here is the portrait I did today in memory of the blessing that was bestowed to us.

I hope many such sacrifices where made in your households for which I say

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

San Diego SketchCrawlers

2009-11-24T09:07:00.000-08:00

These are sketches of Batik prints blocks from the Mingei Museum done with the San Diego Sketchcrawlers. Go to Dancing Strokes to check out the other sketch I did at that time too. We had fun sharing our work and eating lunch together afterwards.

I added the colors later since we were not allowed watercolors in the museum.

IF BORED........ Do not.........

2009-11-23T13:42:00.000-08:00

PAINT YOUR ANIMALS ...................... LOL

GET READY......SET.........GO !

2009-11-20T06:17:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow Saturday is the 25th Worldwide Sketchcrawl so go grab your pencil, pens, watercolors and anything else you want to draw with and go have fun. Record your life where you live with others or by yourself but just DO IT. You will get blessed in the process and then share it with all of us.

NOW GO DRAW................

I BRING GIFTS !

2009-11-16T13:52:00.000-08:00

8 x 10 Acrylic

Well here we are the last DSFDF before Thanksgiving so I decided I am coming to visit each and every one of you bearing gifts for Thanksgiving via the Web of course but nevertheless that is what this picture represents.

I am thankful for all of you DSFDF'ers for without your comments, e-mails, calls I would not have the richness my life has in the Art World.

I thank you all and I bless you to have the best Thanksgiving ever.

PLease go check out all the other submissions on this fabulous website of Different Strokes From Different Folks, Thank you Karin.

A LA POLLOCK !

2009-11-15T14:56:00.000-08:00

These are screenshots I did from a website where you can play your hearts content doing abstract A la Jackson Pollock it was real fun and as you can see not bad result.

Go try it jacksonpollock.org

No Greater Sacrifice !

2009-11-12T18:28:00.000-08:00

GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS, THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. John 15:13

This is NOT my work, I am following in the footsteps of James Parker and EPTAS. I've been sick and wanted to do something for Veterans Day but alas.

A day late but showing you a wonderful piece from BROOKE OLIVARES in the spirit of yesterday. http://www.brookeolivares.com/

Costumes !

2009-11-04T14:06:00.000-08:00

8.5 x 11.5 Pen, Ink & marker

It's fun watching the different outfits my daughter was wearing. Of course this was for Halloween.

GIVEAWAY !

2009-10-31T15:28:00.000-07:00

NO, not all of these.......... but one of these sets, 5 cards tied with a pretty ribbon, one of each flower.... YES.

These are cards I made from the colored pencils collection (blank inside)

" Les fleurs de mon coeur"

As a thank you to my friends and fellow bloggers I am giving away a set to one of my followers when the number hits 100 or more, so if your are not one yet, ADD yourself to FOLLOW but leave a comment here also to let me know you are interested in this giveaway.

I'm also selling them :

They will make great Christmas presents and at a cost of $ 20 including shipping anywhere in the US directly to you or your gift recipient.

For outside the US please e-mail me at " artbydominique at yahoo dot com "

I do take PAYPAL at Art by Dominique.

As soon as the # 100 (or more) is passed on "FOLLOW THIS BLOG" I will draw a name from this comment box and will let you know who won.

BLESSINGS to all

" ROOF TOPS "

2009-10-26T12:40:00.001-07:00

8.5 x 7.5 Tempra

OK........... This was not my idea of a picture to paint and because I was fighting it I decided to do something more abstract.

But in the end I enjoyed myself.

This is for Different strokes From Different Folks the blog of Karin Jurick.

Go check out all the many variations !

"Hot Momma "

2009-10-18T21:20:00.000-07:00

PLease go to Diana Marshal's blog to view " My Shoes " ........ lol

I guess you get to see some of my wardrobe that way !!!

She needed some reference pictures of sneakers so I send her pics of my new one.

She did a fabulous job on them .

" In everything there is a season "

2009-10-13T17:07:00.000-07:00

22 x 30 Colored Pencil

Since I'm showing you some Colored Pencil art I did.

Here is another piece I did for my daughter depicting all her favorites stuffed animals posing for me. =)

Prints are available (without the dedication to my daughter of course)

" Ma Passion "

2009-10-05T19:12:00.000-07:00

22 x 30 Colored Pencil

Well here is the 5th one in this series and actually this is the one I started with and the others came after. I have a friend asking me to make a bouquet with all of them in Colored Pencil. I think her idea is the perfect way to finish the collection. I will have to work on that.

" Ma Gloire "

2009-09-21T10:36:00.000-07:00

22 x 30 Colored Pencil

Here is the 4th piece in the collection " les fleur de mon coeur " .

I did not have time before to post it.

I'm making some nice cards out of these pieces, will show you soon.

One more to go........ stay tuned. = )

Kreativ Blogger Award !

2009-09-18T09:38:00.000-07:00

Karen Hargett was very kind to include me in her selection of art bloggers for this award.

Please go check out her blog and the other recipients of the award.

Now I need to pass it along and also list 7 things about me.

So here are things about me :

1. Garden's and flowers feed my soul

2. Animals always make me smile

3. I love the smell of horses

4. I love dinner parties

5. Music is the bomb !

6. Dancing is even better

7. I relish a great sense of humor

Here are the ones I am passing this to:

Irit Bourla for her perseverance in her art.

Angela Elledge for her sweetness

Ruth bodycott for great watercolors

Nithya Swaminathan for finding her muse again

LIz Holm for her encouragement and talent

Claire Beadon Carnell for great oil paintings

Gwen Bell because she deserve it

List 7 things about you and pass it along to 7 Kreativ bloggers

These artist are so fabulous go check them out .

I WAS HUNGRY !

2009-09-16T10:47:00.000-07:00

5. 25 x 9 . 25 Acrylic on Watercolor paper

This is the latest challenge for Different Strokes From Different Folks , I did today and the deadline is today, Yikes !

Hope it makes it in....

I enjoyed this one it was fun and not easy.

STRETCHING........... thanks Karin - Happy 1 Year Anniversary

Glowing success !

2009-09-15T09:46:00.000-07:00

5 x 5 Pencil. This little guy is in the program with his mom.

This is the last piece I did for Set Free Ministries. There were a total of 4 pieces and they ended been very nicely framed and displayed.

The Silent Auction went very well. A dinner with Carrie Prejean was auctioned and it received $ 4100 which was really great. This is such a great ministry that really gets down and dirty with the help you need until you are completely healthy and able to be on your own. I liken this to a new set of parents that don't give up until it's done , even with though LOVE. All faith based.

IT's FIXED !!!!!!

2009-09-09T15:26:00.000-07:00

So sorry, it seems I needed the bong on the head with those boots ! not on the behind..... lol !

Go write on Every Photo Tells a Story !

My boots are featured there today. How cool is that !

Should we kick someone in the behind with them ?

I might need that ! So many things to do before these 2 shows on Saturday ........ aahw !

At the same time !

One for the " 4th floor art show " where a good friend will be representing me there with my colored pencil flowers, because I will be at the other one.

for " Set Free Ministries " silent Auction .

Proceeds from this event goes to help train, counsel, and disciple women and children so that they might grasp the opportunity to become productive citizens and law abiding citizens of our community.

My art work will be in the silent auction there, it's the 2 little girls I drew below. They are in that program with their mom.

I'll be hanging out with Carrie Prejean she is also giving of her time there.

I'm looking forward to it.

click-----> EPTAS

I'm french what can I say !

2009-09-04T21:31:00.000-07:00

22 x 30 Colored Pencil

This to me represent the french culture and what you see so often in european art work.

( I'm talking about the flower not my art work)

Well this is my version of it but I did this quite a while back but I'm having a show coming up with all my colored pencil flowers in one spot. This is the 3 rd one in this series.

2 more to show you soon !

What is the title ?

2009-08-27T14:06:00.000-07:00

5 x 7 Pen & Ink

Here is the latest one for the "Women & Children Silent auction " of Set Free Ministries.

I intent to add some watercolor in the water or just the fish. But wanted to post it before that was done.

Ps What could be the titled ? I need help with that.

San Diego SketchCrawlers

2009-08-24T16:29:00.000-07:00

Check out the VIDEO

I have a sketch blog called " Dancing Strokes " where I usually post my sketches. In the side bar.

But this time I also went to a get together with the weekly group to Balboa park , Alcazar Gardens here in San Diego.

Well one of the our sketchers is Lydia Velarde she is part of the Urban Sketchers as a correspondents but her talent doesn't just lie there. She made this fabulous little video posted on U-Tube of us, drawing, including the sites we were enjoying.

All to great music, titles and credits.

And let me not forget but it also STAR's Grace (my chocolate lab)

" I don't want to take a picture ! "

2009-08-21T15:26:00.000-07:00

5 x 5 B Pencil

Here's an other Mommy & Me drawing for the project I 'm working on but in the end I am not sure we will choose any of these for the final one.

They're good exercises though.

" I'M WAITING "

2009-08-15T09:47:00.001-07:00

5 x 5 Ball Point Pen

This is one of the pictures James Parker posted on his website Windows to the Words Art. It is a photo submitted by Maggie Mayer, I believe his name is Laid Back. Everyone can join and paint one or more of the pictures and they will be displayed there.

The deadline is completely past ( July) but I saw this beautiful lab done by a few artist I know and I am partial to a beautiful face like that.

So here is my version. I enjoyed drawing him.

" Oh... how I love you "

2009-08-13T18:19:00.000-07:00

11 x 12 Pencil 4B

This is the first of a couple of drawings for a Mom and Child poster for a fundraiser coming up in September. Well see which one gets chosen.

UP & DOWN WE GO !

2009-08-12T13:50:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Acrylic

Here is the latest one for the Different strokes From Different Folks challenge. I started today and due today ! Ewff.......

I tried being a bit more loose and did not pre-draw this one on purpose but just started painting. This one was a little bit of a struggle but kept telling myself it's the feeling I want to get not the accuracy. It seems I was drawn to the cool one side and warm the other.

All are very good go check them out.

I wonder what's next.......... :D

" Love is Kind "

2009-08-08T13:28:00.000-07:00

18 x 24 Pastel

I've been a bit busy on a project which I am not done with and I have neglected my blog, sorry.

So here is a piece I did a while back for my nephew Eric and his lovely wife Jen's wedding.

I hope every one is having a fabulous summer.

Stay cool, enjoy the sunsets, give compliments to complete strangers, smile even if it hurts, hold someone hands and tell them thank you for being there.

Blessings to all.

" REST "

2009-07-29T10:54:00.000-07:00

7 x 9 Acrylic

Here is the latest challenge for "Different Strokes From Different Folk" Blog of Karin Jurick

I've been a little busy this past few weeks so this was done this morning in an hour. Hopefully I've made the deadline.

" LOVE NEVER FAILS "

2009-07-17T10:00:00.001-07:00

8.5 x 11.5 Acrylic

Here's an other Blessing book cover. This one had specific colors and images as guidelines.

This is for a lovely couple Aaron and Hadassah getting married this Saturday.

Blessings to you both.

" Ma Joie "

2009-07-13T16:01:00.000-07:00

22 x 30 colored pencil

Here is an other from my flower series I did in colored pencil of Freesia. Flowers make me happy. What makes you happy ?

It is framed and there is some glare from the glass , sorry.

MY LIFEGUARD !

2009-07-07T18:36:00.001-07:00

6 x 8 Acrylic

Detail

This is the latest challenge for " Different Strokes From Different Folks " site where we do our own interpretation of the subject presented by Karin Jurick.

It's always so much fun. This site has brought a lot of us artist to become good friends. I am very grateful for it.

I'M FREE

2009-07-07T12:33:00.000-07:00

16 x 20 Acrylic

This was fun . I had to play with no thought in mind but let my paint brush have it's way.

" MADE THE TOP 10 "

2009-07-05T18:09:00.000-07:00

On " Tony Moffitt's Art Blog " that is.

It is an honor because his blog has such a plethora of information for us artist, to help , motivate, educate, impart wisdom , my gosh you name it on top of being an stupendous artist himself.

So I was honored to be part of his top 10 at this time.

Please check his blog out. It is worth reading every post !!!

OOo.. SAY can you hear..............

2009-07-03T14:45:00.001-07:00

I thought it appropriate to have my dog " Grace" pose with our flag.

We need more grace !

I hope everyone will check the AUDIO of The STAR SPANGLE BANNER

by " Francis Scott Key " it will show you were our National Anthem comes from and how it was created. It gave me a different perspective on it !

BLESSINGS TO ALL for this 4th of JULY 2009

" CASI "

2009-06-25T15:58:00.000-07:00

8.5 x 10.5 Acrylics

This is a cover for a Blessing Book . It's used to write a prayer, a blessing or words of wisdom for the bride to be. Whatever you want actually. This one is for a friend of my daughter who is getting married soon.

I bless you CASi hope you like it.

" Mon Amour "

2009-06-25T08:54:00.000-07:00

22 x 30 Colored pencil

This is an older piece I did of a series on flowers. I just love simple flowers.

GREAT SITES !

2009-06-16T08:54:00.000-07:00

This site is about creative imagination with just a piece of paper

http://www.santafebag.org/exhibitsandopportunities.html

This one is about stick art for anyone that thinks that they can only do that !

http://alanbecker.deviantart.com/art/Animator-vs-Animation-34244097

" MY HARVEST "

2009-06-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

8 x 10 Watercolor (frisket removed)

This is the challenge for Different Strokes From Different Folks a site hosted by Karin Jurick,

As you can see VEGETABLES were the subject. In these challenges I had the desire to try to stretch myself with medium or technique. The background was done with a lot of Frisket, like a cake. Some frisket some paint, more frisket and color and so on. the idea was to cover some area at the time .Then it is all removed. If any one has ever done batik this is the same thing.

When finished I touched it up a little.

8 x 10 watercolor ( frisket still on )

" SHE"S BACK "

2009-06-13T12:25:00.000-07:00

6 x 7 pencil

Well she's back from Thailand but this is how I see her most of the time. I guess after 48 hours of continuous travel this is what you do. There's stories and pictures but I guess I'll have to wait. =)

" I REJOICE "

2009-06-12T13:25:00.000-07:00

12 x 18 acrylic

I started to play with some paints the other day and this is what was done. But as I was painting I was thinking of a sort of flag because I painted it on it's side. I changed my mind and will look at it in a vertical fashion from now on, I like it better that way.

I received many definition on the meaning of it that blessed me so, thank you.

" JOY "

2009-06-11T09:09:00.000-07:00

6 x 6 Pen & Ink

So here's another doodle to add to the collection. I do enjoy doing these. I came upon this phrase yesterday and needed to post it.

Remember that you can never give another person what you have found, but you can cause him to have a desire for it. O.Chambers

So I bless you with JOy may you receive all of it.

" I'm Tickled "

2009-06-06T22:17:00.000-07:00

6 x 8 Acrylic, crackle paint and transfer

This is another one I finished later from that same workshop. Here I applied crackle paint then added 3 different washes over it and wipe it so that the colors would be mostly in the grooves of the crackle than I added the transfers and a little more paint.

" J'ARRIVE "

2009-06-05T08:45:00.000-07:00

6 x 8 Acrylic & Transfers

I took a workshop last week when I did not have my camera to post what I was doing . Well here is one of the results.

It was lot's of fun and very interesting new product from Golden Acrylic Paint.

Anyway this piece is done on a white piece of cardboard, then an splash of molding paint over that which I painted the Yellow. I then added some washed of blue in some areas and a little more yellow wash this time and added 3 different transfers. When that was finished I added more paint to the flower and bud. The cardboard started to peel in some areas but I did not mind that.

I purposefully did this more like a faux because I wanted that age look.

(Translation of the tittle is " I'm coming " )

2009 San Diego Fair Art show

2009-06-04T16:03:00.000-07:00

San Diego Fair Art Show

June 12- July 5

2 of my art pieces were accepted in this year show.

(click on the names to view the artwork)

La plage and Billion $ Club