Friday, August 3, 2012

more rocks

Since I have been spending my time at the river and have been playing with rocks, I decided to  paint some of them. First I sketched some ideas in my sketchbook...
the first rocks are painted in guache and watercolor, and the patterns are put on in highlighter pen and black sharpie....


The next ones are painted in payne's gray watercolor, and the details are painted with white guache and a liner pen...




 then I started on the rocks. I am really enjoying this so there will be more....





River rocks in piles.

My head is swirling with rocks.

A new obsession.




Happy paint party friday and haiku my heart, and artists play room!
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46 comments:

  1. SpadomanAugust 3, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    I love the rocks and stones. They are the Grandmothers and Grandfathers you know. They have been around for all time and have seen everything that mankind has done. They have all the wisdom we might desire. Hold them in your hand and ask them what you need to, they will answer. They will take your problems and troubles from you and carry them beyond the Star Nation. To have a reverence for the rocks is a good thing. I am pleased for you.
    Your art work is very very good!
    Your haiku heralding this idea is pleasing as well.

    peace

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  2. SpadomanAugust 3, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    I forgot to mention, I have added this Falling Ladies blog to my side bar.

    More peace

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  3. manomijAugust 3, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    These are so lovely. I am at work right now and next to me I have a bowl of rocks . I may take some home with me;) Manonx

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  4. carol l mckennaAugust 3, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    I love your painted rocks ~ designs are excellent ~~ thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor)

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  5. Bruce MillerAugust 3, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    What do river rock
    lenses focus? Energy?
    Or a grinding calm?

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  6. rebeccaAugust 3, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    i love the visual paring of a weightless feather residing on a heavy stone. spadoman's yin to yang!

    so much beauty here today, you fill me so!!!

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  7. LindaAugust 3, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    These designs are beautiful! There is something so gorgeous about river rocks. I once carried 5 lbs. of rocks home in my tote bag from a trip. I'm so glad I did. I enjoy them every time I see them.

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  8. MarkAugust 3, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    It looks as though your pen is swirling ON the rocks! Delightful!

    Fatherless

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  9. Kristin DudishAugust 3, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Your rocks are fantastic - I look forward to seeing more from your new obsession!

    xo
    Kristin

    p.s. I love your palette - I hope I'm able to take a road trip to see some of them before the summer is over!

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  10. Mary C. NasserAugust 3, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Oh, I am such a rock-hound!
    These are absolutely fabulous!
    Love, love, love!!!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  11. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    these are gorgeous - the paintings look 3D the ways you've shadowed them and as for the feather painted on the actual rock - it totally rocks!! (d'you see what I did there?!)

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  12. GigglesAugust 3, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    So impressive, every time I think I know your style you pull out a new one!! Wow you always inspire me!! Beautiful work!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  13. LeaAugust 3, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    For a moment... I thought some of your journal pages were the actual rocks! All my life, I have picked up stones... Thank you for your falling rocks and ladies today in your beautiful art and haiku!

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  14. TwinkleToes2dayAugust 3, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful rocks! Never thought I'd hear myself say that! lol :0)

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  15. NettyAugust 3, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Your rock designs are beautiful, loving your new obsession. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  16. KarenAugust 3, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Oh lovely!

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  17. MaritAugust 3, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I am a 'rock collector' too, I love the 'black' painting! Rocks are in a way comforting, aren't they? Enjoy your weekend!

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  18. MarjiAugust 3, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    What a great idea. I love the simplicity of the feather one. Of course all the sketches are lovely.. and those Payne's gray ones will be stunning! Happy PPF

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  19. Tracey FKAugust 3, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    you rock!!!! I know I know... but someone had to write it... the planned sketches and the feather rock completed are just stunning... and I can't wait to see them all looking wonderful... of course I am a touch worried that your ladies are falling on rocks, but I am sure they are fine... it is a great new obsession...xx

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  20. Ayala ArtAugust 3, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Hi Andrea, you made the rocks looks so 3D, beautiful. I like rocks too, you reminded me it's been a long time i don't pick up a new one ♥

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  21. WrightStuffAugust 3, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    I was about to write "you rock" then I saw that Tracey beat me to it!!

    Hmm.... stone the crows, these are great!

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  22. Magical Mystical TeacherAugust 3, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    These transformations are exquisite. Just think: from ordinary old river rocks to magical talismans!

    Everywhere the Stars

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  23. Fran aka RedondowriterAugust 3, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    And a wondrous creative obsession. Keep sharing.

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  24. Jennifer McLeanAugust 3, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    I agree with tracy, you DO rock. These are fantastic, both the paintings of rocks and the actual rocks painted on. I love painted rocks and have a collection of poetry rocks that I made myself. I'm thinking of doing some like you've shown. Gorgeous.

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  25. Serena LewisAugust 3, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Gorgeous rocks!! Lovely work, Andrea! I've always wanted to paint on those lovely, rounded and smooth river rocks but I've yet to find any around here. Might have to check out a landscape supply store.

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  26. GlorV1August 3, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    I am always captivated by your falling ladies and this new thing with rocks is awesome too. Great job in painting them. Great to see you. Happy PPF!

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  27. Lynn CohenAugust 3, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    I've seen rocks with words but yours are quite different and unique with beautiful art on each one. Lovely!!!!

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  28. VonnyKAugust 3, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Your rocks are fantastic. Those drawings and paintings are so good and the feather on the rock is just incredible. Gotta love rocks, they never need cleaning up after and don't talk back (much) :)
    Von

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  29. Alicia CAugust 4, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    what a beautiful and graceful feather? what paint do you use on rocks? the sketches are an artwork in their own right

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  30. SpadomanAugust 4, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    I need to ask you a question. Please e-mail spadoman@gmail.com

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  31. Currie SilverAugust 4, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    WONDERFUL!!!!

    Sorry, I'll stop shouting!!
    Thank you, too, for stopping by BE Currie and your kind words. Means a LOT to me.

    enJOY!

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  32. NeesieAugust 4, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Both the journal entries and the rock paintings are stunning. You've done a fantastic job. I love the idea of painting the rocks and treasuring them.
    I think you've given me a healthy new obsession now...I want to go rock collecting too ;D
    Neesie (APR #9)

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  33. Gloria j ZucaroAugust 4, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I so enjoyed looking at your decorated and undecorated river rocks. I love your plans for what you can do on actual rocks, and the one with the feather is so beautiful. I have some river rocks around my Japanese water fountain, maybe I should decorate some of them...

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  34. FayeAugust 4, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Your "paintings" are beautiful. I love the payne's gray and the turquoise colors.

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  35. Karen SmitheyAugust 4, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    OH. My. Goodness. I love the paintings of the rocks, and then I love the painting ON the rocks! Amazing...

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  36. Annie JeffriesAugust 4, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    The feather is so finely executed. I might not have guessed it was painted at first glance. The journal drawings are equally appealing and as usual, I love your handwriting.

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  37. Bleubeard and ElizabethAugust 4, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Wow, these all impressed me, but the rock with the feathers was the icing on the proverbial cake. I love it!!

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  38. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAAugust 4, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Cool! I love painted rocks. Blessings!

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  39. Vinay Leo R.August 5, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Love the rock painted with the white feather.. how delicately, yet well done. Beautiful.

    Leo

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  40. TracyAugust 5, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Fabulous!! I love rocks in all their shapes and sizes.. These are beautiful drawings. I'm eager to see the painted rocks! I can see it now... So many rocks... so little time. :) Warmly, Tracy

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  41. dentheAugust 5, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Oh my, these are gorgeous!

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  42. AnonymousAugust 5, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    oh! I am so taken by your rocks...inspiration for a summer day

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  43. bohemiannie! artAugust 5, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    OMGoodness these are gorgeous! The sketches and rock! We had a creek running through our property when the kids were young and my daughter would often bring home rocks she'd dug out of it and paint them. I still have most!

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  44. CameronAugust 5, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    I love them all....but the actual rock with the feather has me swooning! What an excellent gift that would make!

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  45. NordljusAugust 7, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Your rocks are beautiful. Love the different styles, and the feather on the real rock is just gorgeous! Now I just want to find a river and start sketching!

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  46. NatashaAugust 9, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Wow. Love the colours and doodles and the rocks are divine. Stunning. Such a delicate feather.

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