"Belly Dancer With Fan"

6"x5"

Oil on Board

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Another dancer today from the showcase I went to by the High Desert Belly Dancing Guild. . .I love the subject!  It's interesting to try to figure out how to use the color as at the showcase, the dancers were lit by different color spotlights.  One reason I like working with it is that it makes me see differently--wakes me up!  And we all know that any kind of representation art is all about waking up and really seeing!

"Young Dancer"

24"x8"

Oil on Board

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I took a picture of this girl at a local dance studio awhile back. I was so struck by her grace and litheness! She has two younger sisters that also reflect that, along with the innocence of the young! I am preparing for a show for April and as I looked at what I have for it already, I saw that the subjects in the paintings are all female, so have decided to have that be the theme of my show. I then went looking through my scrap for inspiration and the photo of this young woman resurfaced--needless to say, I was very happy about that! By the way, click on the photo to get a detailed view!

"Young Dancer" #28 of a series of 50 faces

6"x6"

graphite on bristol board

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This young woman was waiting to take her turn dancing in a small recital when I took the photo of her and her sisters. I hope to paint them--when I can get back to the easel!

I can't help but to acknowledge the events of this day! Our nation has chosen for good and I am proud of it!

"Little Dancer" (sold)

6"x6"
Oil on Board

This painting is of some performers at the Bend Summer Festival. I loved the color, the movement and the music! This is the second time I've painted this subject. The first was last summer and was 12x12 inches. I like this one much better! I am pleased with how I managed not to put in unnecessary information and the focus is on the little girl. In the earlier painting, I had alot more background information (people and trees) and it was more of a distraction than anything!