WISHING YOU ALL 

A FESTIVE THANKSGIVING HOLLIDAY 

FROM 

KEYART STUDIO,

AND

SONJA AND BILL

BEHIND THE LENS from the series CONCEALMENT

BEHIND THE LENS from the series CONCEALMENT

6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

There were six paintings in this series. I had planed to post the last one from my sisters home in Poulsbo, but she didn't have Y Fy.  So once again I am out of sink.  This is the last one of the series.

IN THE SHADOWS from the series CONCEALMENT

IN THE SHADOWS from the series CONCEALMENT
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

BEHIND THE CURTAIN from the series CONCEALMENT

BEHIND THE CURTAIN from the series CONCEALMENT
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

BEHIND THE FAN from the series CONCEALMENT

BEHIND THE FAN from the series CONCEALMENT

6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

BEHIND THE MASK from the series CONCEALMENT

BEHIND THE MASK from the series CONCEALMENT
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite.

I have a lot of trouble getting the color exactly as they are in the painting. The gold in the mask seem to show with a lot of green. That might be because there is some blue under it. The flesh tones never reproduce just as they are either.  And to make it even more complicated each computer produces an image just a little different. Nothing can take the place of viewing the actual work. But I do the best I can.

UNDER THE VEIL from the series CONCEALMENT

UNDER THE VEIL from the series CONCEALMENT
6" X 8"  acrylic on canvas on Masonite

I have added a couple of things for your convenience. First  two URLs one to my photo blog and the other to my website. You will find them in the column to the Right at the top. Just click on them and , zap you will go there. on my photo blog you can get back the same way. I haven't figured out yet how to get them on my website. I have also made it easier for you to leave a comment. I hope it all works and you find it helpful.
Look for the beauty in the little things,
Sonja

GROUND COVER from the series OCTOBER LEAVES

GROUND COVER from the series OCTOBER LEAVES
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on massonite

SCENTING THE AIR from the series OCTOBER LEAVES

SCENTING THE AIR from the series OCTOBER LEAVES
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

WIND DANCE from the series OCTOBER LEAVES

WIND DANCE from the series OCTOBER LEAVES
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

BLUSTERY NIGHTS from the series OCTOBER LEAVES

BLUSTERY NIGHTS from the series OCTOBER LEAVES
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

The wind and rain blow the leaves about. We have filled barrels and bags and still there are more on the trees waiting to fall.

WAITING TO FALL from the series OCTOBER LEAVES

WAITING TO FALL from the series OCTOBER LEAVES
6" X 8" acrylic on canvas on Masonite

This is a hole new color pallet for me and much softer. Also I have been using a lot of metallic in my paintings lately. This series uses a lot of gold bronze and copper metallic. They are almost impossible to duplicate in a photo.
I am working with my tiny point and shoot, as well, to photograph them, and still trying to discover how to get the most accurate representation of the work. I will be happy when I can get a new SLR camera. But even that will not solve the problem of shooting metallics.

NEW PHOTO BLOG

I have just started a new blog. ( SONJADONNELLYPHOTO )

I love taking pictures and seeing the world through the eye of a camera. Since this blog is devoted to my daily paintings I decided to open a new one just for my photography. So check it out and let me know what you think.

I WILL CONTINUE TO DO MY DAILY PAINTING POSTS HERE AS WELL.

This is me with my camera......

Sitka Art Invitational

At Miller Hall , World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyou Rd, Portland OR

This show is worth attending. I am not in it but a good friend, Arletha Ryan is.The wonderful crow on the invitation is hers.

Public Exhibit and sale:

Fri. Nov.12 ....10am-10am

Sat. 13....10am-6pm

Sun. 14....10am-4pm

THE KISS from the series LUCKY IN LOVE AND THE MAIL ORDER BRIDE

THE KISS from the series LUCKY IN LOVE AND THE MAIL ORDER BRIDE
6" X 8" acrylic on 100% rag illustration board

I bet you can guess who preformed the wedding............
You guessed it , the bishop.

TUG OF WAR from the series LUCKY IN LOVE AND THE MAIL ORDER BRIDE

TUG OF WAR from the series LUCKY IN LOVE AND THE MAIL ORDER BRIDE
6" X 8" acrylic on 100% rag illustration board

WISH BONE from the series LUCKY IN LOVE AND THE MAIL ORDER BRIDE

WISH BONE from the series LUCKY IN LOVE AND THE MAIL ORDER BRIDE

6" X 8" acrylic on 100% rag illustration board

BLOW from the series LUCKY IN LOVE AND THE MAIL ORDER BRIDE

BLOW from the series LUCKY IN LOVE AND THE MAIL ORDER BRID
6" X 8" acrylic on 100 rag illustration board


Just to let you know that a friend of my niece Katherine found the plant for the nameless painting. So it is officially now "EUONYMUS BERRIES" Thanks for your help!

THE WISH from the series LUCKY IN LOVE AND THE MAIL ORDER BRIDE

This week I decided to post one of the first mini series that I did. My sister couldn't figure it out. so if you can't either you are not alone.

It was inspired by a portion that I had cut away from a mask I was making. Just a nose and mouth. I had it hanging on my bulletin board. I decided to use it in a painting of all white objects, which also included a chess bishop and an egg. I then thought it would be fun to make a silly fantasy story to go along with it. So here it is.

THE WISH .... 6" X 8" acrylic on 100% rag illustration board

from the series:

LUCKY IN LOVE,
AND THE
MAIL ORDER BRIDE
.
HANGING ON A WALL AND
LONELY FOR LOVE, THE
NOSE CONCOCTS A CLEVER
PLAN.
THE NEARBY CHESS BISHOP
AND THE EGG,
UNSUSPECTINGLY, WILL
PLAY A VITAL PART IN HIS
SHREWD SCHEME.
BUT A LOT DEPENDS ON LUCK.
SO………….
HE TAKES HIS CHANCES.