Having A Ball, Again:)

"Having A Ball, Again" 6" x 6" SOLD watercolor by Carrie Waller

I revisited my ball jars again for this commissioned piece.  I had fun saturating the colors even more than in the "Preservation" painting.  These are both from the same reference photo I just played with the color.   I love seeing how many gorgeous colors I can get reflecting and pouring through these vessels.

"Preservation" 14.5" x 20 watercolor by Carrie Waller  available for sale

I've had some recent sales.  So happy to have my art going to happy homes:)

SOLD "Summer Kaleidoscope" watercolor by Carrie Waller

SOLD "Hemingway" watercolor by Carrie Waller

Carrie

Summer Kaleidoscope 11 x 14

Hi Everyone,

"Summer Kaleidoscope" 11" x 14" original watercolor on 260lb Arches by Carrie Waller

Here is my latest painting, "Summer Kaleidoscope".  I have painted this before in a 6x6 format.  I really like the bird's eye view of this composition.  I photographed the reference pics in all different angles but in order to get the bottles, glasses and grapes in a 6x6 format I had to get my trusty ladder out and photograph from above.  I love taking pictures from all angles and this composition is the reason why.  The cut crystal glasses are showcased beautifully from this angle.  I just love all the colors from the grapes that were picked up in the glass and with the light coming through the cut crystal there is some beautiful refracted light on the grapes.

Wednesday I'll have all of work in progress pictures posted showing you the step by step progress.

Carrie

Work In Progress Wednesday

Hi Everyone,

"Summer Kaleidoscope"  11" x 14" WIP watercolor by Carrie Waller

"Summer Kaleidoscope" 6" x 6" version SOLD

Here is my latest work in progress (WIP).  This may look familiar because I did a 6x6 version for the Randy Higbee show, which I'm happy to say sold and my body of work was recognized in the show by Executive Director, Jean Stearn of the Irvine Museum in CA as some of the best works in the competition.

I'm working away on some competition deadlines.  Why do these always sneak up on me  when the dates don't vary too much from year to year.  Some day I'll be organized:)  Speaking of disorganized I attempted to take Steven to school today only to find out he doesn't go until tomorrow.  We'll just consider that a practice run, Ha!  Steven was thrilled to have one more day off and we all got up and dressed early so maybe it will make for a smoother day tomorrow.

Carrie

Summer Kaleidoscope

Hi Everyone,

"Summer Kaleidoscope" original watercolor on 260lb Arches by Carrie Waller

I'm sharing my latest 6x6 "Summer Kaleidoscope" with you today.  On this drizzly, cold day this painting certainly looks inviting.  The challenge for me on this painting was to get wine glasses and bottles into a square format.  I took LOTS of photos, and I have to say it was a very successful photo shoot, so I'm sure there will be more paintings coming out of the series.  In order to get the square format I wanted I went for the bird's eye view which ended up beautifully capturing the cut crystal of the wine glasses.

I also wanted to share that I am now in a gallery in Little Rock , AR, Local Colour.  They have a big Fall show coming up this week so I had to scramble to get things together to hang for the show.  So if anyone is in the area please stop by Thursday, November 8 from 5:30 - 8:00.  5811 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Carrie

Work in progress Wendesday

work in progress original watercolor on paper by Carrie Waller

Hi Everyone,

Happy Halloween!!!  It's an exciting day in the Waller house.  After more than a week being sick with strep throat I do believe that I have a couple happy little boys that have been cleared to go trick or treating.  This year we have a skeleton/ghost and a knight.  Pictures to follow on Monday.

work in progress original watercolor on paper by Carrie Waller

work in progress

Thought I would share my work in progress.  I'm pretty excited about this little 6x6.  I had such a great photo shoot with these objects and I think I will probably paint  a few versions and sizes of this composition.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone on the East Coast, especially all my artist buddies and military friends.  Having lived in Hurricane/tornado alley for a the last 7 years I can greatly sympathize.

Update::  Here are some Halloween trick or treaters:)

Carrie