It's BERNIE

Of course it's Bernie.  I had to do it, what an opportunity.  Since I've been enjoying seeing all of the fun and creative images of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Inauguration Day, I had to try one.  As you probably know, the photo of Bernie set off thousands of photoshopped versions shared on social media.  He's been relocated across time, inserted into historical moments, famous paintings, as well as everyday situations.  Our Saturday painting group organizer suggested a portrait of someone famous for this week's prompt.  Perfect!  I decided to move Bernie to California to do some plein air painting.  Maybe it's because I've been missing painting outside for almost a year now.   I think my Bernie is at Arlington Garden on a cold day for painting outside.  

Watercolor and pen sketch

photo by Brendan Smialowski

BUGS!

 This piece was painted for another Saturday group "challenge".  It's been wonderful to have these weekly prompts to get me doing some artwork since we aren't painting together for now.  And I also get to see what some friends have painted.  The idea for the week was to try a piece with bright highlights.  After I noticed the bright, shiny highlights on this glass bug I had to use it for a still life.  I also wanted to add a couple other bugs made of palm fiber and wire that I've had for years.  Another fun watercolor and pens piece!

5" x 7" Watercolor and pens.