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Duncan Glenday
11-24-2012, 12:36 PM
I know this forum is part of the 'Music Forums' - but I know PE has many members who are very talented in the visual arts, and I think this forum should accommodate discussions of those techniques as well.

I've changed the forum's description to reflect that.

Although we know many - I'm not sure we know who all of the artists are here on PE.

I'd be interested to hear from you - let us know what you do, what styles and media you use, and - it might be cool to have some pointers to your work.

The Red Masque
11-24-2012, 06:25 PM
Hi Duncan
I think you know me. (Grin) I will be interested in seeing who else chimes in here.
I work in traditional art media, though many times in non traditional ways. Most of my artwork is mixed media and is a kind of hybrid between painting and drawing at times.
My main art website is www.lynnetteshelley.com which shows most of my work over the past 5 years or so.

Here are a few examples of my current works

http://lynnetteshelley.com/img/eagle-and-snake.jpg

"Between Earth and Sky" (ink, coffee, charcoal and acrylic on Aquabord, 16 x 20")

http://lynnetteshelley.com/img/the-night-the-stars-fell.jpg

"The Night the Stars Fell", 36 x 36 inches, acrylic on canvas

http://lynnetteshelley.com/img/the-imbroglio.jpg

"The Imbroglio", oil pastels, 18K gold, acrylic and colored pencils on paper, 20 x 26 inches


http://lynnetteshelley.com/img/the-dogs-of-war.jpg

"The Dogs of War", (ink, acrylic, oil pastel on paper, 22 x 30 inches)


http://lynnetteshelley.com/img/samhain.jpg
"Samhain", pastel and acrylic on pastelbord, 24 x 18 inches (this piece recently won first place at a juried Halloween themed show).


http://lynnetteshelley.com/img/autumnal2.jpg
"Autumnal II", (ink, graphite, colored pencils, oil pastel, tea, paper, acrylic on hardboard; 36 x 24")

lycialive
11-25-2012, 10:05 AM
This is simply awesome work! I love it. I too do traditional works, mostly ink, graphite, and colored pencil, but these days I prefer photoshop.

The Red Masque
11-25-2012, 04:19 PM
thanks Lycia. Feel free to post some of your work! :D

lycialive
11-25-2012, 07:22 PM
I checked out your website Lynette. I love that lizard that loads for the background image. Awesome stuff you have, really fantastic! Here are a couple of mine, both done in photoshop.
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NoMoretheSubmariner
11-25-2012, 09:28 PM
Here some of mine click on thumbnail to view bigger:
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lycialive
11-26-2012, 09:14 AM
These are great as well. Lunacy is great.

The Red Masque
11-26-2012, 09:42 AM
nice Lycia
Are you working overtop a photo or are these all "hand" drawn digitally.
Impressive work.


As for the lizard, it's actually something called a Pangolin, which is a scaly anteater. really crazy looking. As soon as I saw one I knew I'd have to draw it lol

lycialive
11-26-2012, 05:07 PM
The goth was hand drawn. The portrait of Syd started off working over a photo using a multitude of layers, but then that became too difficult, so I just printed the photo and did it by eye.

Chuck AzEee!
11-26-2012, 11:44 PM
Someday I'll get up the heart to start painting again, Lynette your painting are excellent.

Baribrotzer
11-27-2012, 06:15 AM
Lynette, have you ever seen anything by Boris Artzybasheff? He was a Russian-American artist and illustrator, notable for a Surrealist take on commercial art in an impressive portfolio of magazine, book, and advertising illustrations. Your "Dogs of War" drawing reminds me a little of some of his work.

The Red Masque
11-27-2012, 08:49 AM
Thanks Chuck. And I hope you do start painting (or drawing). I slacked off from it for many years until I got back into it again the past five, six years or so. I've been drawing or painting almost every day since! it's addicting!

@Barbitrozer: no, I have not heard of him. I'll look him up. Thanks

spknoevl
11-29-2012, 03:33 PM
Beautiful work, Lynette.

markowitz
12-05-2012, 11:23 PM
Beautiful work, Lynette!

The Red Masque
12-06-2012, 12:47 PM
thanks all
I have a couple of show receptions going on this weekend if anybody lives in the PA area. One show is in Newtown PA (it's a group show that I have two pieces in) and another is in Jenkintown, PA. It's a group show that I have one piece in. If you visit my website (http://www.lynnetteshelley.com/exhibitions.html), you can see the upcoming show info.

These two will be a figurative themed show in Newtown, PA

Medusa
http://lynnetteshelley.com/img/medusa.jpg

Artemis
http://lynnetteshelley.com/img/artemis.jpg

And the Dogs of War piece from above will be at the show in Jenkintown,

MoodsWings
01-28-2013, 08:17 PM
Lynette, your work just amazes me every time.

I studied fine arts in college and I try and continue to take courses/workshops when I can to keep me inspired. Haven't signed up for anything lately, still unpacking and getting settled in my new place. I hope to be back to doing something soon.

The Red Masque
01-29-2013, 09:27 PM
hey thanks MoodsWings.
Please do share some of your work when you settle in!


I am getting ready for a big art show tomorrow. I'm supposed to do a presentation / art lecture at the show as well. My first time doing public speaking so a bit nervous here...

Anyway, this is my latest work, which i finished a few days ago. Still thinking about what I want to do next.

"Swimming Horses (Hippocampi)", 24 x 36 inches, oil pastels and acrylic on pastelbord.

http://lynnetteshelley.com/img/swimming-horses.jpg

The Red Masque
01-29-2013, 09:36 PM
oh also, finished earlier this month, just because I know how some people here like Octopi

Red Octopus, 24 x 24 inches, acrylic on wood panel

http://lynnetteshelley.com/img/red-octopus.jpg

it is currently at the aforementioned show, along with 20 others of mine. A photo of some of them on one of the walls

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4rcyo1fZ9J4/UQgxhqqehUI/AAAAAAAANxk/SM4iqmPeRyM/s1600/2013-01-29_12-22-13_746.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P_x-2sKmiN8/UQgxhnoRMJI/AAAAAAAANxo/wzGoeP05sCA/s1600/2013-01-29_12-21-59_456.jpg

And this is a photo at ANOTHER show, also going on, at a different venue. This is a group show, but all the artworks on the closest wall are mine. I have 11 pieces there.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V4X98Gn-Awg/UPxy3UMpuMI/AAAAAAAANJ4/ZH41lFrGg5w/s1600/2013-01-20_13-49-01_493.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVX83t6yGQk/UPxy50dFkGI/AAAAAAAANLA/4Owjk1vx9B4/s1600/2013-01-20_15-27-54_518.jpg

An then this piece, which is at ANOTHER show, recently won second place from the juror in the drawing category at the show.

http://lynnetteshelley.com/img/loch-ness-monster.jpg

There is a fourth show I am also in, but that should be ending shortly.