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Joann Wells Greenbaum
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by Joann Wells Greenbaum on 3/28/2009 1:33:20 PM
"Emaho" is our dream house
I am experimenting with making small works on illustration board in pen and ink, 4"x5". My plan is to do a series of historical architecture in this format. The originals will be available for $35.00 each in an 11"x14" mat.
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by Joann Wells Greenbaum on 3/28/2009 1:12:53 PM
"The shoes make the chick."
This painting was inspired by a news anchorwoman who was wearing spiked red heels. IF topic of the week is "poise" as demonstrated here by a chick in high heels.
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by Joann on 3/24/2009 1:54:40 PM
Pencil sketch
This is a 15 minute pencil sketch in which I allowed my pencil to do the talking. I had no preconceived idea when I started this sketch, it was left to spontaneity, moment by moment.
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by Joann on 3/12/2009 3:19:42 PM
I've been working on a pen and ink project that is really fun. It will be 40"x36" when it's completed. It consists of houses, churches, hotels, schools and mills from circa 1900 in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania. It's a commissioned piece which will be a family heirloom for the client. Working with pen and ink is a very satisfying medium which allows for texture, shadowing and spontaneity with the stroke of a pen. I've always been attracted to black and white wood block prints which are heavily textured through the cut of the wood lines, and this medium is the closest I can get to that affect.
Wanda Gag [ 1893-1946] (rhymes with log) was an accomplished wood block artist whose prints were published as illustrations in childrens books.
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by Joann on 3/6/2009 8:56:41 AM
Jane Austen's shoes
This week the topic for Illustration Friday is INTRICATE. When I was a little girl, I was fascinated and attracted to the intricate fabrics, patterns and embellishments of clothing made in the previous centuries. This is a detail of my painting which was influenced by the writings of Jane Austen. These shoes would have been worn by Jane Austen in her day, silk with embroidered thread designs, so romantic in their imagery, she probably would wear these to a tea party.
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by Joann on 3/5/2009 7:44:42 AM
Sunset on the Delaware River
Have you ever wanted to try painting in watercolor but didn't know where to start? If you are in the tri-state area, you now have an opportunity to join a beginner class to learn the basics of watercolor painting. What a great time to celebrate the season of spring by learning something new with an attitude of fun.
Watercolors with an
Attitude
Instructor: Joann Wells Greenbaum
Beginning watercolor techniques with an attitude of fun. No experience needed. Course includes guided examples of delightful designs and composition.
Dates: 6 Mondays, April 13-May 18
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Cedarwood Center for the Arts
4 Fowler Street
Pt. Jervis, N.Y.
Information & registration call Evelyn Kish
845-856-2307
I'd like to welcome you to view my new fan page on facebook, if you haven't yet. Here you will see new works and some recent favorites. Please feel free to click "become a fan" if you'd like to know about updates of new paintings.
Thank you for checking it out.
Wishing you all a smile with the hope of spring around the corner.
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by Joann on 3/2/2009 3:29:27 PM
plate and fork
I'm continuing the daily pencil sketch for 15 minutes. The subject here is a plate and fork. I enjoy cooking and enjoy a good home cooked meal. Finding pleasure in the simple things that are integrated with home is my antidote to the economic turmoils of the day.
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