I’ve found that when I paint a piece with strong shadows, it helps to do a rough shadow map. I usually rough them out in pencil. Then in the spirit of competing with Tim, The Forester Artist, I thought a shadow map using his pens would be a good bet.
Shhh. Don’t tell.
Shadow map for an upcoming watercolor.
All delivered and ready for the Education Auction on Friday!
Here are the finished pieces that Tim and I donated to Sierra Cascade Logging Conference Lumberjack Dinner and Education Auction supporting forestry education. We hope this head to head, friendly “Hers vs. His” competition raises the stakes and funds brought in. There’s a lot of talking smack taking place in our house! We’ll keep you posted.
Going head to head. What married couple doesn’t thrive on a little friendly competition?
“Uncle Sam” mixed media by Tim Livingston
“Food Chain” watercolor by Mary A Livingston
Years ago while I was creating designs for my parish’s liturgy committee, I decided to enter a liturgical art contest.
My art didn’t place in the contest. Not even a mention. More than a year later, one of the images of my work appeared on the cover of a magazine owned by the company from the contest.
It was my first time as a published artist. It didn’t register with me at the time, even when I opened the magazine and saw my name for the cover credit. As I look back on it, I am glad I put myself out there by entering the contest. The experience fostered a seed planted long ago.
I am acquainted with several artists who volunteer their time to illustrate sacred stories. You never know where it will lead, for me the experience was far richer than getting notice on a magazine cover. In fact, I would describe it as bliss.
Cover art by Mary A Livingston
6’x9′ in fabric
Sneaking Bliss 