Upside Down Walker

This is the new one for Karin Jurick's site
We were given the photo upside down and asked to paint it while looking at the photo in this manner until the very end. It was pretty difficult, but I quite like the way it turned out.

Walking and shadows
10X8
Oil on board

Happy Birthday Kambo!

This is the painting I did for Kam's birthday. She's expecting a wee one in May ish and I wanted to do something sweet and motherly.

Baby feet
6X6
oil on board

My Etsy store

Hey all. I just set up shop at Etsy and now have a way for you to purchase paintings easily. It's called Chelsie Doodles- cute huh. Mike named it! Go here

Long Shadows

This is another painting for Karin Jurick's Different Strokes blog. I've been in a bit of a painting slump lately so this one was kinda difficult for me- way moreso than it should have been. I also have another painting to show you that I am pretty proud of! It has to get to its owner first, though.

Shadow Sisters
6X6
Oil on board

Portrait of a plumeria

This is based on a friend, Jyllian. She is very beautiful and has paint-worthy features! I stole the photo from another friend, Logan and he has given me permission to post it. This is done in an even different way than the other portraits. I think this turned out quite nice. What do you think?

Jyllian
10 X 8
oil on board

Ian

So, let's talk about the city scape that is forthcoming... I've been trying to decide how to make it really interesting and thought that doing it completely with a palette knife might do the trick. Problem is I've never painted with only a palette knife. I've also been wanting to paint a picture of one of the cutest little boys ever, Ian. This was quite difficult because the palette knife is good for architectural, straight elements not a human face of all things! But, it turned out pretty neat and I will undoubtedly do more with my trusty palette knife.

Ian
6X6
oil on board

NYSE

This was a very difficult painting. I think I should have started with a bigger surface. All those little tiny people and my big ol' brushes just caused some definite struggles. But, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. This is another painting for Karin Jurick's Different Strokes blog. It's been a few weeks, but I had some time this weekend to do it. I've got a triptych coming up that I am soo excited about, so keep your eyes peeled for that. It is quite large, though, so it will take a few weeks. Anyhow... enjoy the busy, crazy New York Stock Exchange.

NYSE
Oil on board
4.75 X 10

Website!

My awesomely brilliant and oh-so-loving husband has created a website for me and my art. Check it out here. I think it is still in the works, but you will be able to view my work, see which ones have sold, purchase a painting, submit photos for commissioned works, email me directly, and be up to date on all things my art! You should go to the site and tell me/ Mike what you think.

Rufus

I finished Rufus. He's cute.

Rufus

24 X 18
oil on canvas

A work in progress...

I haven't posted for a little while because of two very important and time consuming things that have just started up. I found a job- yay!- and so I've started working and I get to go to school and that started last Monday. Therefore, I haven't been able to post. One of my classes is a painting class, so even though I am busy with work and school, I can still squeeze in painting- and I can get a grade for it! I have really enjoyed it so far. I thought, for sure, I'd be too shy to paint in front of other people, but I really don't mind it. I just tune out everyone else, stick in my little ear buds, and go to work. Well, this painting is obviously not finished, but I will show you the first night's worth of painting class. Also, notice the easel- that was my birthday present from my dear, sweet husband! Thanks, Mike- I love it! (I love you!) :) I probably won't be finished with this guy for a couple of weeks because I will just be painting it at class, so watch for the finished product some time. His name has got to be Rufus, but you have to say it like you're howling at the moon... "Rrrroofus!" He kinda makes me smile!

24X18
oil on canvas

Sisters

Boy, oh boy! I have a special treat for you tonight! I don't do portraits- they scare me- but I did two tonight! Well, I did one last night and finished tonight then did the second one. I did them completely different from each other so please comment and tell me which painting style you prefer. Also, I am wondering about the background colors. If you think either one should be changed let me know that also.

Okay, meet Peyton.

She is 18 months old and completely chock full of personality! She has captivating blue eyes which are even brighter against her ruddy complexion and copper hair. Her sister gave her the nickname Pey Pey, so that is what we call her.

Pey Pey
6 X 6
Oil on board

Now here's Saige.

We've been calling her Saiger Macaroni for as long as I can remember. In fact, we ask her what her full name is and she responds, "Saiger Macaroni Curzon." Her middle name is really MaRee, but we love our little macaroni. She is all girl- loves to dance and sing and loves her shoes! She has long eye lashes and super red lips naturally. She's adorable.

Saiger Macaroni

6 X 6
Oil on board

check out the photos of these little darlings at whitneycurzon.blogspot.com

Newspaper man

We'll start with the painting for the Different Strokes blog. The photo this week was really fun to work with. I love the highlights on the man's head, hands, knee, and shoe. I also like the way the light shows through his bag and on the corner of the newspaper. Go to http://differentstrokesfromdifferentfolks.blogspot.com to see everybody's renditions.

Catching up
aprox. 4 X 10
oil on board

New Paintings

Oh boy! I am so excited to show you what I've finished lately! However, I can't seem to get a good picture of anything. I guess that's probably because I keep trying to take it at midnight and the flash just distracts. Looks like I'll have to wait til morning. But, I do have one snippet to show you. This is from a portrait I've been working on of my friend and his wife. Their anniversary is coming up, so shh... it's a surprise. That is why I cannot show you the full thing at this time (even though I don't think they even come to my blog, but just in case...)

Detail- Chris and Bethani
12X9- full painting
oil on canvas

I also have an apple, a cupcake, and a figure painting of a man reading a newspaper- for Karin Jurick's Different Strokes blog. I know you are all now so excited to see what's to come! It's been a great couple of painting days!

Janae's birthday

Today was Janae's birthday. Being the awesome family that they are, the Howards (Janae's parents) invited us over for birthday celebrations including delicious food and cheesecake. There was no passing that up! It was awesome and I hope Janae had a wonderful birthday. I took Janae this little painting of a birthday present. You all know how I've been into painting presents lately. Her favorite color is green and I thought this was pretty cute. I used acrylic this time because I needed it to dry quickly. But it ended up being more difficult to maneuver with my too big paintbrushes than I was anticipating, so it's not quite as detailed as some of the others. Oh, and- I took the picture a little crooked, so it just looks like the present is a little cock-eyed. Nonetheless, this one's a keeper!

For Janae
5 X 3
Acrylic on board

Beach house

I decided to be a part of Karin Jurick's blog called Different Strokes From Different Folks http://differentstrokesfromdifferentfolks.blogspot.com/ She posts a different photo each week and whoever wants to can create a painting based from the photo. It's fun to see each person's own unique representation of the photo. Here's mine:

The Beach House

6 X 8

Oil on canvas