8×8″ oil on canvas panel; special commission.
A while back I did a couple of jitterbug figures (Jive I and II). That sparked a request for a couple more in particular uniforms, and so the above is in answer to this.
Paintings
11×14″ Use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
Here is what happened when I attempted Qiang Huang’s portrait method of beginning with the eye(s) and moving on to nose, then mouth, then the rest of the face…not easy! I will need to practice much!
Method practice following oil painter Qiang Huang.
Continuing the practice from a recent workshop by Qiang Huang, the main parts of the face have been rendered. It took a few hours to relate eyes, nose, and mouth before moving out to other territory. Qiang is much faster!
Practicing Qiang Huang’s portrait method
I had the happiness and privilege to attend a workshop given by oil painter Qiang Huang (pronounced Chong Wong) last week. One day was dedicated to his portrait method which begins with the complete drawing and rendering of the eye(s), then moving on to the nose and relating all those parts, then moving on to the mouth before expanding out to face and head. Talk about discipline! Nailing all relationships first does indeed fetch a likeness, but one must see them in order to place them. My development will be shown in the coming days.
8×8″ on artist board; sold
Jesus said to the Woman at the Well that if she knew who it was that was speaking to her, she would have asked him for a drink. (Jn. 4:10)
6×8″ oil paint on primed canvas paper; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
We sail little ships in a big, big sea.
11×14″ oil paint on canvas panel; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
I stashed these inglorious garden flowers into water till I could give them some more attention.
8×8″ oil paint on canvas panel; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
Luscious pinks centered our celebration tables this past month.
6×8″ oil paint on primed canvas sheet; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
I like the soft, dusty look whenever I can achieve it with my brushes. This hydrangea is partner to the previous images.
6×8″ oil paint on primed canvas sheet; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
I love to paint these ‘curly heads’ among the garden flowers.
I am Sister Maresa Lilley, a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame, located in Chardon, Ohio, USA. For many years, I have enjoyed a passion that permits me to reflect upon simple reality with a brush in hand. To capture a simple essence on canvas and to discover inherent beauty is a daily immersion. While busy with teaching, or administration, or other various roles of my past, I found the quiet pursuit of pushing creamy oil paint into some kind of meaningful arrangement a soulful refreshment. I hope that through this blog, you also can enjoy a fresh look at grace and charm in the ordinary.
The Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, belong to an international congregation of more than two thousand apostolic women religious. We are one in mind and one in heart for the transformation of the world in Christ. 