SPLASH 14

I'm excited...okay really excited!!! 

I just got my copy of SPLASH 14: Light & Color. My stained paper collage titled Castle Green is featured in the book. I instantly tore open the package and began pouring through the book. Next I went to the garage and found my husband...it's always more fun when someone you love shares in the joy. Nearly 150 pages, 100 featured artists, and 120 vibrant paintings. How fun is that! 

If you would like to preview the book or order a copy here's a link. SPLASH 14

Happy Painting!
Brenda

An Illustrated Journey, Video

Its been a couple months since "An Illustrated Journey", by Danny Gregory was published. Before I had a copy of the book in my hot little hands Danny interviewed me on Skype. We had a wonderful conversation about techniques, tools, materials, my personal journey, and thoughts. As promised, I said I'd tell you when it was posted on-line. Today it was posted! Here is a link if you would like to watch the video interview. The beginning is a little choppy, but hang in there...it's good stuff!

The book is a real jewel...filled personal thoughts, creative inspiration, funny stories, wonderful adventures and more. The artists in the book are diverse, talented, inspiring, unique...and from all over the world.
Here's a link if you are interested in the book, "An Illustrated Journey".

Happy Sketching!
Brenda

An Illustrated Journey

 I’ve shared my travel journals with you (my readers) for years. You’ve become familiar with my uncontainable love of watercolor and my delight in sketching on location. I sketch anything that catches my eye… street scenes, people, open markets, cathedrals, lunch at a cafe… Each night before I go to sleep I reflect upon the day and write within the pages of my sketchbook. My adventures may be a short weekend up the coast or weeks away to a distant land. I may be with family or teaching a workshop to people I’ve met for the first time. I travel to see, experience, and explore my world…one sketch at a time. I am a sketch hunter! I have several shelves filled with these sketchbooks. They bring me a great source of joy.  Not only do I enjoy the experience of creating these books…I enjoy sharing them!

I don’t know if you are familiar with Danny Gregory’s books (Everyday Matters, An Illustrated Life, A Kiss Before You Go…).  I have followed his work for years and I admire his work greatly. A little over a year ago he asked me to be a contributor to his book “An Illustrated Journey”. Of course, I said YES!   

An Illustrated Journey captures the world through the eyes of talented artists, illustrators and designers. You'll experience the wonder of seeing familiar sights through a fresh lens but, more important, you'll be inspired to set pen to paper and capture your own vistas. The book features 40 artists and has 272 pages of sheer inspiration! Last week the book arrived at the warehouse and they have begun shipping to stores. The book will be in stores soon but you can preview and purchase on Amazon, now.

Danny thought it would be fun to introduce people to the artists in the book on a more personal level. To enhance the experience of reading the book, he has been recording video chats with the contributors and will be sharing them on YouTube and a special channel on Vimeo.  Each one is 20-60 minutes and he’ll be posting them twice a week.  Last week I did a video chat with Danny. It was great fun! I’ll let you know when my video chat is posted. You can also check Danny’s site to learn more.

Happy Sketching!

Brenda

SPLASH 12

Great news...I just received my copy of "SPLASH 12, Celebrating Artistic Vision". I am very honored to be included in this book, and to be in the company of so many fine artists. The two paintings selected are watercolor stained paper collages.

I feel like a little kid... giddy, excited and I just had to share!

Happy Painting!
Brenda