Ho Ho Hold the phone

Have not been on in awhile but have been busy. I met the artist Robert Krogle today at the South Point Casino's "Art of the American Cowboy" exhibit. The pro rodeo is in town for the week and I have never seen so many cowboy hats or the use of sequins on the most unexpected items of clothing. Also, did you know you can make any item of clothing out of leather. I don't think the point is to make it comfortable.

But back to Mr. Krogle. www.ROBERTKROGLE.com Love the guys style-impressionistic in landscapes and he was very kind. I showed him a few pics and he gave some pointers on things to try and walked me through a piece he was working on at the show. Light tips, color blocking, etc. Very generous. He told me to send him pics of my paintings when I had questions. He had a landscape there that I would love to have. Out of my price range and as my family would say, "don't buy that Anna can make it". Some day I will.

Sketch from Grand Canyon trip
Saturday morning

While I've been off the computer I haven't been out of the studio. In fact Ted and I were talking that maybe I have to spend more time in the studio. Who needs clean clothes?

Ted and Connor and the Canyon
somewhere behind them Sunday

After our trip to the Grand Canyon, where we saw a great art show along with the Canyon, I was inspired to try a few sketches. I am not worthy...yet.  I didn't understand how amazing it would be until I was standing there in awe. Sunrise was a constant play of different lights and the sky was an magnificent as the canyon. As sunny as Saturday was we had snow and fog Sunday morning. Also, elk in the yard of the El Tovar.

Nana's Christmas present

So it's back to working on Christmas gifts. We don't have pottery (but Ted's working on it for next year) so we're going with a painted Christmas.

Have been working on smaller paintings lately. Mostly things for family.  I am really excited to try some different techniques that Robert Krogle talked about. Some of which I've started with on the roses picture below.

Roses from our garden

I'll be posting a little more often and I hope you see a difference in style in the coming days.

Thanks, Anna

Please Don't Feed the Animals

Thought you might want to see a picture develop. This painting is of the kids a long time ago at the zoo. 

Of course we had to eat our way through and the pay off was always shave ice. 

 Just happened the sign was behind them.

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True I haven't figured out how to tie this all together ...yet.   But I will.  Until that moment I'm trying this.

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Grandma's Birthday Gift

What to get the women who has everything?  A painting of her grandchildren of course.  I loved this picture. Been planning it for years. Kate is about 6, Con 3. They loved bubbles at Grandma's. symbolizes pure fun.  No electricity needed.

In its place of honor. Throw that other picture aside.

Back from the Northwest

Just back from a trip to the Northwest. Had a great time in Olympia, Woodinville and Moscow Idaho. Watched the Idaho Vandals kick New Mexico's rear end. Fall colors and snow in the mountains going through the pass.

  

Took lots of pics and did some sketches I plan to work  into some new pics. These two are from the drive from Moscow to Othello. Wheat fields as far as the eye can see.  

Cool weather and lots of rain.  Lot's of inspiration. Stay tuned.

Boulder Bay 2

Well it's 102 degrees today. The upside is they're building the pumpkin patch at Smith's so we'll have our pumpkins by this weekend.

Boulder Bay is a place to swim here. The locals don't seem to like Lake Mead to swim in.  I have heard the fish are real big but they didn't bother us when we were there. This was actually how the beach looked back in April. It was cold and we were the only ones there.

Boulder Bay 2  Acrylic on birch panel 10 1/2 by 6 1/2 in Honey toned maple frame.
Overall dimensions 15 by 11  $75.00 plus shipping

Can't wait until the leaves start turning.

Actually I have no idea when that happens... I'm thinking Octoberish? Yikes that's what you get for being out of the seasons for a couple of decades. Did see people purchasing pumpkins.

The Red Rock Range  18" by 6" Acrylic on canvas $100.00 plus shipping.

This was one of the first pics I painted after moving here. That weird flat winter light. As I remember it was cold that day. Very quiet and only one bunny. If you are interested in this painting you can contact me through the blog, annanorrisfineart@gmail.com  or facebook.

Thanks for looking... and GO VANDALS.