Rubies in Crystal

Friday, October 20, 2017

Day 1/7 Black & White Photography Challenge

7-Day Black and White Photography Challenge (No Humans, No Explanations). #blackandwhitephotography

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Thursday, October 19, 2017

Drawings in Prep for my next set of Portrait Paintings

October 19, 2017

Swirls of grief continue, sometimes an undertow, other times gliding on the surface. Managed to get into a sketch today. This took as long as 3-4 tracks from Wardruna's album, Runaljod - Ragnarok, maybe MannaR: Liv to Odal. Darkened it a bit -just blocking in at this stage, the details that make an individual an individual not creased in.

September 30, 2017

Not sure when I did this sketch earlier this summer and... I can't finish it. Since my brother passed away, I've been in such a tailspin, trying to crawl out, get back to various projects...

Luciano Iacobelli, I probably posted this already.

All these sketches are preparation for my next group of portrait paintings - though the paintings won't be the same as the sketches.

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Tuesday, September 05, 2017

My dearly loved brother, Raymond, passed away last week

My beautiful brother Raymond passed away last week, on Wednesday August 30th, unexpectedly. I remember when my mother emerged from the bush plane in Kafue National Park in Africa holding the little bundle that was my new brother. He has been the kindest, most supportive brother and I love him dearly. I can't imagine life without him. Ray, may you be pain-free and soaring with the quiet joys you gave. I love you, bro. Rest in peace. ♥️

A photo of us Christmas 2014. Ray is on the left; my brother Allan on the right. Sure gonna miss that big wonderful fella. xoxo

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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

A few Paintings Gif-fied

Some paintings Gif-fied. Working on something for my website. About 5 more of these small portraits are in the wings awaiting time and space.

Three Close-Up Portraits of Women (finally took final photos & will post anon)

Arabesque, cut into three sections

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Monday, August 14, 2017

Lula, a puppy Malchi

My little darling. Lula at 10½ months. She's as light as a feather. Affectionate. And will trot along at my fast pace for very long walks. She is as adorable as she looks! The sun was just right today and I grabbed my camera... a tiny beauty! ♥️
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Friday, August 11, 2017

Tidal Fury @ The Minerva Reader

This is so lovely! Lisa de Nikolits, a fantastic author, one of my favourites, reviewed, along with Heather Babcock, another terrific writer and favourite, Tidal Fury this week at her site, The Minerva Reader. She included one of the poems and a drawing from Tidal Fury. So honoured. Check it out. Thank you!!!
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Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Study for a Painting of Steve-Paul Simms

Study 1 for a Painting of Steve-Paul Simms, 2017, ©Brenda Clews, inks, paint, pastel, 8"x10", Strathmore drawing paper, 80lb, acid free.

Been far too long since I sketched - perhaps half or a whole year? So... out of practice. This - a bit rough, the drawing too small for the size of the pastels. Sharing anyway. A study for a possible painting. Steve-Paul Simms.
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