June Monthly Art Challenge – Come join the fun!

[Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA]

Teana, you would not like the heat.  80s are cool for us.  That is why we used to go to Canada in the summer.  After Gene’s mom was aging we started going to the mountains in New Mexico.  Now for the first time since retiring in 94 we stayed in Texas all summer in 2020 and will again this year.  Thankfully we don’t have to get out and work in the heat.  Today should be in the high 90s.  Yikes is right.  We really enjoyed our time in Canada … all of it.  Our favorite for staying in one place was around Nelson.  Close to about 10 golf places and a lovely cabin.  For Others, Nelson is just north of Idaho in British Columbia.  We did enjoy all though. From Nova Scotia to Vancouver Island.   Gene biked and I painted.  Good people, food and fun.  I miss Tim Horton’s. 

My blog https://jocastilloartblog.blogspot.com/
My website https://jocastilloart.com

[slyfox75]

All of Western Canada is in a heatwave right now.  Southern BC is getting it the worst. Some places are supposed to get up into the high 40s. Yikes!!

We are 34 celsius today and supposed to be up to 39 on Tuesday.  I cannot be outside for more than about 20 minutes at a time.  Thank goodness for the wee breeze we have.  I worry about my animals the most.  My cows are all black and do not seem to have the common sense to get into the shade, what little there is of it.

I can handle the -30 much better than the +30! These hot temps are good for my diet.  I have no appetite. So that is a plus I guess!

Canadians are crazy about their coffee! LOL   The lineups at Tim Hortons are ridiculous but worth it for the Tim Bits. Hee hee (I think you call them donut holes).

[Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA]

Ah, good memories, Teana.

I finally got out the pastels.  I could only stand for 30 minutes at a time, but pretty much finished in a few hours.  I love painting with red so chose the strawberries.  Pastel, 11 x 14 on Pastelbord.  Berry Full.  (I’ll put up the July challenge a bit later … have fun today!)

My blog https://jocastilloartblog.blogspot.com/
My website https://jocastilloart.com

[KreativeK Moderator]

Jo, this summery topic is perfect and lent itself to your adept hand.  Usually I avoid round subjects as it’s so hard to get perspective correct.

I can’t wait to see what you have lined up!

 

Kay

Moderator: Watermedia, Mixed Media, Abstract/Contemporary

[Sanddedcz]

Thank you for your comments.
Kay – Superb sunflower!
Christel – What a beautiful frog! And I like the effects of water …
Joy – Your painting is very beautiful! For me you are a floral painter. Take time is a skill, an asset for more precision and cleanliness.
Teana – Poppies are beautiful!
Jo – These strawberries makes you want to be tasted, right away! Superb.

[jennaboo88 Moderator]

Jo, these strawberries look delectable!  I love the softness your pastels bring to your work.  It’s a beautiful painting!  One of the highlights, in my humble opinion, is the masterful handling of the background, which has the look of subtle woodgrain.  Just enough texture to notice, but it only adds to your strawberries.  Well done!

Jenna

My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/

[Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA]

Thank you, Kay, I chose the berries because they were red.  I had difficulty with the bottom of the bucket.  I think I will still make it a bit rounder before I sign it.  It was a good challenge.

Sand, thanks.  I would have liked to have had real strawberries so I could eat the models.  These in the photo look so good, right?

Jenna, thank you so much.  I was just putting in color and decided to check and see how much I was going to add to the boards and they had done themselves.  Ha.  Not much to finish and sign….

Teana, thanks for the beautiful photos.  I was happy to get  some painting in.

See all y’all in the July challenge…..

My blog https://jocastilloartblog.blogspot.com/
My website https://jocastilloart.com

[tuscanny Moderator oil pastels]

Jo – love your strawberries! It’s winter here and no strawberries for us now.

Christel

[Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA]

Christel, strawberries are great right now.  Gene doesn’t like them much so I get them when our kids are around which will be on Saturday.  Yay!

My blog https://jocastilloartblog.blogspot.com/
My website https://jocastilloart.com

[jennaboo88 Moderator]

Excellent work on the art for June, everyone!  You all should be proud of your artwork – really nice stuff!

Thank you so much for hosting for us, Teana!  It is much appreciated.

The July Monthly Challenge is up, so head on over to that if you’re looking for more art inspiration.

Jenna

My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/

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