Week 1 of cell phone cases and mousepads

This week's featured Zazzle Artists from Zazzle Gallery Directory.

Maria G.

personalized zebra stripes pink trendy by MobilePhoneCases
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pink abstract retro funky art by MobilePhoneCases
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Kristina Conaster

Negative Vortex Fractal by capturedbyKC
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Imagination by capturedbyKC
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Cindy Boyd

Thwe Forest Beside My Tent Iphone 4 Case by bloomingvinedesign
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The Maiden and The Dragon Gel Mouse Pad by bloomingvinedesign
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Susan Moss

iPHONE 4/4S Speck Case with Wisteria by susanmossart
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Speck® Fitted™ Hard Shell Case iPhone 3 by susanmossart
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Elena Indolfi

Enchanted Night by elena_indolfi
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Tower of Pisa by elena_indolfi
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James Macabee

Desert Camo BlackBerry Bold by nuhlig
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Derrick by toolpusher
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Lion's Gaze

Here's my first painting using Pan Pastels.  I love this medium. 
I call this Lion's Gaze, thanks to Patricia Otten and Donna Ridgeway.  I liked their ideas and combined them.

Here I had just sketched it out using the gray pan pastel. 

I started adding color.

I added more color, and this is when I noticed that his eyes were too far apart.  Should have paid better attention during the sketch.

Wonderful thing about pan pastels is that they are very forgiving.  You can erase mistakes.

I used a light blue colored pencil for part of his eye, but it really washed it out in the photo.  So I went back over it with black pan pastels.

Here it is again.  The finished painting.

Lion's Gaze 9x9 inches on watercolor paper

Reference photo by Dr. Thomas Trainer.

Week 3 of Mugs, bags and T's

I'd like to share with you some fabulous products from my peeps from Zazzle Gallery Directory, where we help promote each other.  It's a lot of fun looking through everyone's shops, but it's not always easy picking just one item from each shop.  I hope you enjoy, and be sure to check out their shops. 

White Daisy on Blue Background - Collage by martaharvey
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Myriad of Blue and Silver Messenger Bag by addmorecolor
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Flower Heart by PurpleAndSparkle
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Lil Leprechaun Greetings by totallypainted
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New Boss T-shirt by gkrew1
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Paint Party Friday - Teeth

Welcome to PPF!  Paint Party Friday is hosted by Kristin and EVA.  I have not participated in PPF for such a long time, and am excited to do so this week.  I hope you follow the link and check out everyone's paintings.  It's really fun to see. So lets get started.
My daughter is studying to be a Deantal Assistant and will be graduating this spring.  She asked me to paint a couple of cute teeth that she can use to make stickers for a project she is doing.  So, introducing, Boy tooth aceo...

and Girl Tooth aceo.  Ya, I know, very creative names.  LOL

Then...

 

here is my Red Panda aceo.  Originally I was going to have his tail hanging down, but somehow I forgot about it while painting.  I still haven't decided if I am going to leave it as is, or add the tail in.

Have a wonderful weekend.

hugs,

Brenda

Week 2 of Mugs, bags and T's

I am happy to share these next 6 artists from Zazzle Gallery Directory.

1. James Macabee

The Problem by nuhlig
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2. Marta & David Burton

'White Rose' Geranium by i_love_flowers
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3. Re Becca

K-178 Stars & Stripes by Abstractedness
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4. Brenda Thour (me) 

Pink Tiger Mug by bmthour
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5. Diane Clancy

Inner Flow VI – Aqua & Azure Galaxy by DianeClancyBubbles
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6. Susan Elkin

Roses I - Orange, Red and Gold Glory by SusanElkin
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This Weeks Mugs and Bags

 

Adopt a Dog Bag by elenaind

Black and White Elegance by Customcrockery

Heaven's Angels Mug by capturedbyKC

we r the world lotusblossom by aspenrosearts

Super Close Abstracted Red Rose by bloomingvinedesign

Pink Cymbidium Orchid by susanmossart

These beautiful mugs and bags are from my fellow Zazzlers Elena Indorfi, Susan Moss, Cindy Boyd, win, Kristina Conaster, and Maria G.

Chilly Little Penguin Original Oil Painting

I thought I'd show you my newest finished painting.  I call it Chilly Little Penguin. 

Chilly Little Penguin

5x7 oil available at my Etsy shop

This is an African Penguin, also known as a (Blackfooted or Jackass penguin), I know, weird, right?  

There are 17 - 20 different kinds of penguins, apparently there's a debate on exactly how many.  Penguins are non flying, aquatic birds and spend half of their life in the ocean.  They use their 'wings' as flippers and usually live on uninhabited islands where there are no predators, at least that's what one site said.  Penguins feed on krill, squid, fish and other forms of sealife that they catch while they are swimming. Yum!

I just think they're cute.  

Have a great day,

Brenda

Penguin Painting

Wow, its been a long time since I blogged.  Lets see if I can get back into the habit. 
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!
Over Christmas, my 20 year old daughter went to California to spend time with my brother and his family.  She had a blast and took a LOT of pictures.  Of course, being such a sweetheart and supporter of my artwork, she encourages me to use her photos.  I have always wanted to do a penguin painting, but could never get a decent enough photo because of the glass being dirty or whatever at zoos.  Jessica got some great shots, and this is the first of several that I am going to do.  It's an 8x10 oil on stretched canvas, stapled on the back.  I call it Penguins.  I know, very creative title, right:? : ) 
Reference photo by Jessica Thour.

I'm not sure if I'm done fiddling with it or not.  Am anxious to start on my next one, which I already have sketched out on the canvas.  Hoping to do that today.
You have a wonderful day, and if you live where it's cold, like I do, I pray you keep warm.  Brrrrrr
hugs,
Brenda

Christmas Cards from my shop

Christmas is coming and I thought I'd show you some of my Christmas Cards that I have designed throughout the years on Zazzle. Hope you enjoy them.

Away In a Manger Christmas Card by bmthour
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Cardinal Christmas Blank Card by bmthour
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Christmas Light Christmas Card Blank Card by bmthour
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Curiosity Christmas Blank Card by bmthour
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Frosty ACEO, Merry Christmas Card by bmthour
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Holly Berry Deer Christmas Card by bmthour
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January Light Christmas Blank Card by bmthour
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Snowman Love aceo Christmas Card by bmthour
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Winter Wonderland Christmas Card by bmthour
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Wolf At Rest Christmas Card by bmthour
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Winters Dream Christmas Card by bmthour
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Sleigh Christmas Blank Card by bmthour
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Snowflake ACEO Christmas Card by bmthour
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Snowman Family Christmas Card by bmthour
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Mr Snowman Christmas Card by bmthour
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Poinsettia Christmas Card by bmthour
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Have a wonderful and Blessed day.
hugs,
Brenda