We are so excited to have discovered a fabulous artist. I was searching the internet for Flickr images the other night and, quite by accident, stumbled upon this wonderful blog called "Adventures in Watercolor" by St. Louis, MO. artist Steve Penberthy.
Lookey, lookey!
"Bread Winners"
6" x 9" (15 x 23 cm)
Watercolor and pencil in Aquabee 808 Super Deluxe Sketchbook,
93-lb (152 gsm) paper
© 2009 Steve Penberthy
Steve says on his blog: "I sketched this scene from a photograph of my sister and niece; I used the "upside down" method of drawing, where I turned the photo upside down and drew the sketch. Drawing upside down forces you to really observe and just draw shapes.I made a photocopy of my pencil sketch then did a value sketch from that. I don't normally do value sketches (other than little thumbnails) but I am trying to do more of them since I'm currently putting more emphasis on value, the purposeful focus on which has been sorely lacking in my work. There's more on Flickr."
"Waiting for Brunch"
6" x 9" (15 x 23 cm)
Watercolor and pencil on Strathmore Gemini
140-lb CP paper in handmade sketchbook © Steve Penberthy, 2009
Steve say, "Another painting done from a photo I took while waiting for brunch at Bread Winners. There's more stuff on Flickr. "
How super cool is that (for us!!) Steve, we are honored to have had you in and to be included in your lovely work. Please come see us next time you are in Dallas!
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It's a thrill that you have highlighted my paintings in such a way. My family and I had such a great experience at the Bread Winners Cafe's Uptown location, and I will most certainly come back for more great food next time I'm in Dallas. I'll bring my paintings by so you can have a look at the originals in person! Again, thank you so much for the recognition; see you next time.
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