Pastel Portrait Drawing with Charcoal

"Lady with a Hood" 7x8 done in soft pastel on Canson Pastel Paper copyright DWeaver Art ©

Back in 2011 I completed this drawing in soft pastels.  I had purchased a set of Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. from a local Hobby Lobby.  The set of pastels came in a quanity of 48.  This is one of the first soft pastel drawing I had done and after I completed this I was very pleased.  I had self taught myself to draw in soft pastel and no formal training.  I used a cotton swab and my fingers to blend in the different colors.  Till this day I continue to use Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. soft pastels.  Thank you for viewing and reading my blog. If you are interested in this piece please email me at deeweaver15@gmail.com.

Acylic Painting of Lightning and Full Moon

"Moon Lightning" done in acrylic 12x16 copyright DWeaver Art ©

For as long as I remember being fascinated with weather, I have always thought that lighting in a distance during a full moon night is totally amazing.  It just captivates me.  My attention is instantly anchored on the beautiful night time sky.  I love clear starry nights where there is a full moon with it.  However, when there is lightning with that beautiful starry moon light sky it make the sky truly amazing.  This is my inspiration for doing "Moon Lightning".  This painting is an expression of my passion for weather and art.

"Lady with Umbrella" 11x14 done in acrylic on canvas afrocentric style portraiture art. DWeaver Art ©

Orange Storm Painting at Sunset

"Orange Storm at Sunset"
Acrylic painting 5x6 on mixed media Canson Paper by DWeaver Art © 2017

This painting was inspired by a desire I had last week to paint a lightning storm at sunset.  Whether there is a storm at sunset or not I just love to see a beautiful color filled sky.  This is what I wanted to express.  I have always been fascinated with thunderstorm and lightning especially at sunset or at night.  I used a small #4 filbert brush, a #2 liner brush and a #8 flat brush with Master's Touch acrylic paints to produce this painting.

I want to thank you for viewing and reading my blog.  If you are interested in this painting or having any comments or questions for me please email me at deeweaver15@gmail.com   

Portrait Painting in Profile View of a Woman

"Woman with Braided Hair" done in acrylic on Canson Mix Media Paper 7x10 DWeaver Art ©

Plein Air Painting by the River Bank

I have been enjoying this summer.  However the weather and season will be changing soon.  Here is a picture I took of the Tennessee River.  I took this picture before I started to unload my painting supplies.  I liked what I was seeing.  Here is some small trees at the edge of the river bank.  

I started out with a very quick under painting done in a yellow ocher wash.  I used a small flat brush and a liner brush to establish the main features of the landscape before adding color and more detail.

This is the finish photo of the painting alone with the scenery of the landscape.  At this time as you notice the sun has went down behind the trees to the west of my set up.  

"By the River Bank" done in acrylic 5x6 by DWeaver Art ©

"Cumulonimbus near Soybean Field" 16x20 done in Acrylic

I just love storms.  Ever since I was a teenager I have been fascinated with weather and particularly thunderstorms.  I just love their structure, color and the lightning they produce.   I drew this composition up from a thumbnail drawing done in graphite and transfer the concept to the canvas as a under painting to eventually adding color.  My goal with this painting is to trigger a memory or a delight in storms that you have perhaps seen before with the sunlight casting a shadow over the field.  I hope this paint pleases your eye and emotion.  Thank you for viewing my art blog.  If you have any questions are comments feel free to comment below or send me an email deeweaver15@gmail.com