Day 28 of 30 in 30

"The Crowded Street" ACEO

For Sale on DPW: 

http://dailypaintworks.com/fineart/penny-stewart/aceo-the-crowded-street/117783

People line the streets during Mardi Gras, so I probably would not like it. I hate crowds. But here is my version of a crowded street. This was painted entirely with my left non-dominant hand, including the liner work and my signature, for a challenge here on DPW. The washes, which I do first, were pretty easy, but trying to control the liner pen with my left hand was quite a challenge. Oh, that's right. It was a CHALLENGE. I have been trying for a loose, free style, and this actually does not look that different from the others I have done for 30 paintings in 30 days. In fact, I think I like the scribbly look somewhat.   Could be a bunch of kids playing Ring Around The Rosie, or whatever.  It's kinda abstract.

ACEO refers to the size - 2½” x 3½” - also called an ATC or artist’s trading card. Signed by artist. Complete contact info on back - comes in a protective sleeve.

Day 26 of 30 in 30

"Walking and Talking" ACEO

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http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/penny-stewart/aceo-walking-and-talking/117537

Two people, a man and a woman, strolling down the street wearing warm winter coats.  There's a chill in the air, and maybe in the conversation.  She seems to be a little distant and he is trying to console her, or maybe there are too many people around, a crowd, and he is steering her towards their destination.  Who knows?  These little drawings are sort of abstract.  They appear in the painting at the last stage and I have to make up little stories about their lives.  Oh, and it's all happening in New Orleans during Mardi Gras.  ACEO refers to the size - 2½” x 3½” - also called an ATC or artist’s trading card. Signed by artist. Complete contact info on back - comes in a protective sleeve.

Day 3: 30 Paintings in 30 Days

Day 3 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days:  3 Ladies in Hats ATC/ACEO

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