LYNN ARMSTRONG
Sammamish, Washington
At the Beach
6 1/2 x 9"

My son at age 2 on the beach in south Wales, UK with the sun on his back. Completed with coloured pencil, watercolour and ink on Arches watercolour paper.

To see more of Lynn's artwork, visit her website: www.lynnsartworld.com

KEITH ARTZ. CPX
Seattle, Washington
Batteries Not Included
17 x 22"

These woodworking tools belonged to my Grandfather and Father, and have been handed down to me. Both of them were carpenters and cabinet builders, and I managed to learn some of their skills before they were gone. The rich warmth of the wood, the coolness of the steel, the nicks and scratches from years of wear, and the polished nature of the plane know and handle from the hand oils of the users, caught my eye when I was putting the composition together. It is a more masculine image than I am used to doing, but it works well, and I know they would have enjoyed it.

To see more of Keith's artwork, visit his website: keithartzstudio.com

ELAINE BASSETT, CPSA
Stanwood, Washington
Remnant
22.5 x 13.5"

Remnant was drawn from dead grasses pulled out of a flowerpot and hung upside down.

PAM BELCHER, CPSA
Kenmore, Washington
The Rock Garden
13.5 x 25"
Stonehenge Paper

My husband and son were canoeing (in the tandem) with their canoe club on the Skykomish River in Washington and I was chasing them in the car, taking pictures. I was standing on the Skykomish Bridge looking down at those beautiful rocks when I remembered I had a polarizing filter on my lens! I put it into action and snapped away. I combined about 5 photographs to get a workable composition. I thought I was very clever in coming up with the title until my husband told me that canoe people call pretty rocky sections of rivers "rock gardens".
To see more of Pam's work, visit her website: www.pamelabelcher.com

KAY DEWAR, CPSA
Bremerton, WA
Sunlight and Shadows
15 x 10-1/2"
Stonehenge Paper

This piece is part of my French Grey series in which only items that are alive and their reflections are given "color." Everything else in the setup is a percentage of french grey with black being applied to achieve the deepest shadows. In this piece the play of light on the fruit and through the openings in the china are the focus of my interest.
To see more of Kay's work, visit her website:
www.kaydewar.com

KRISTEN M. DOTY
Chehalis, WA
Half Full
14 x 19"
Colored pencil & white charcoal on
Canson Mi-Tientes paper

The inspiration for this iamge was found in my studio. The uncut quill, bottle of walnut ink, and pen-rag are objects on hand, and especially meaningful, as I am also a calligrapher. The way the sunlight illuminated the fluffy white barbs of the feather and created interesting light refraction patterns in the shadow of the bottle was particularly beautiful.

To see more of Kristen's work visit her web site: www.kristendoty.com

MARY FOOTE                                      
Bothell, Washington
Bells of Laughter
8X6" on Stonehenge

The image, captured at the Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle, is of a booth selling jester hats.

JANE SUVARNAKICH GONZALEZ              
Seattle
California Leaf Nose Bat
9x12

My sensitivity has lead to a number of paintings of animals with personality. I have always been fascinated by bats. I decided to do a work on bats after reading "Stellaluna" by Janell Cannon. I loved bats with large ears and decided to do one of this California Leaf-nose Bat. After seeing this painting, a friend declared that only I could make a bat look cute and have personality. Those who have bought or been given my artwork have cherished them because they see that my love of animals and plants shine through and it evokes the same love, sense and wonder.

GARY GREENE, CPSA
Woodinville, WA
N-Tropy
18 x 27"
Colored pencil and water-soluble colored pencil on watercolor paper.

This work was inspired by a friend and colleague's pastel painting of an autumnal scene titled, "Windblown Maple Leaves".
To see more of Gary's work, visit his websites: www.ggart.biz, www.geocities.com/garygreeneart/

TERI HAMILTON
Bothell, WA
At the Zoo
20 x 16"
Colored pencil/water soluble colored pencil on Fabriano Uno watercolor paper.

I took the source picture at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. The Kids are looking out hte window of a mini African hut made of tree branches and sticks.
To see more of Teri's work, visit her website: www.terihamilton.com

SUSAN JONES
Bothell, WA
Got Yarn?
11 x 14"
Colored pencil on Rising Stonehenge paper

My sister's collection of brightly colored vintage plastic knitting needles inspired "Got Yarn?" Not a knitter myself, I found the playfulness and color of all the different needles laid out together just irresistible.

To see more of Susan's work, visit her website: wwwBlueSeahorseStudio.com

ANN KULLBERG
Federal Way, WA
Broken Rules

I love contrast and light, so I felt completely compelled to draw this piece. But I wanted to add a little extra tension to the art, so I "broke rules" but placing her far to the right, even though she's looking out of the image, and placing the thin shape along the bottom of the piece. Her stance further carried out the "broken rules" sort of theme - since she looks like she might be happy to break any rules you might insist she follow! I also love doing eyelet lace - so there you go!

To see more of Ann's work, go to
www.annkullberg.com

KRISTY A. KUTCH, CPSA
Michigan City, Indiana
Summer Beauties
16 x 20"

I have picked many quarts of strawberries and have made jams, jellies, pies, and other strawberry treats over the years. This is subject matter that is near and dear to my heart. When I went to our local Farmers' Market one Saturday morning in June, I brought these berries home, sliced a few, and realized that I had some new artistic inspiration!
To see more of Kristy's work, visit her website: www.artshow.com/kutch

WENDY LANE
Kirkland, Washington
Abby Awaits
12 x 15"
Black museum board

Abby is a good friend's dog, a Harlequin Great Dane. She is actually very shy so when I was trying to take her picture she would turn her head to the side. I wanted to get those beautiful blue, blue eyes, but to no avail. When I got the pictures back, it seemed to me that she was actually posing for her own portrait. Little did she know that she WAS!

HEIDI KLIPPERT LINDBERG, CPSA
Eastsound, Washington
Fourte Piano
16"x12". 8-ply museum board.

Music and art have become more personally intertwined as my artistic path beckons. Great music moves me and inspires me in my quest to capture the emotion and glory of classical music. My wish is that the viewer also shares some of this experience.

ARLENE LOVE
Oak Harbor, Washington
Flowers Italian Style
16x12
Colored pencil/watercolors on w/c paper

My sister and I went with an Art Group to Italy.  The first night we stayed in the town of Sovana.  The next day as we walked from the hotel towards the town square,  I  passed this window with all of the flowerpots on the window sill and also the hanging ones. I wanted to capture this window during the early morning light,  but we were leaving the next morning and there wasn’t going to be enough time.  Instead I angled the image for a perspective look.  I was fascinated by the rough surface of the rock wall and the softness of the white curtain in the window.  I chose the watercolor paper for its texture knowing that this would add to the visual impact.  The warm colors of the wood and surrounding rocks along with the cool shadows on the curtain and blue gray rocks pulled me towards the orange/blue pallet. I added the foliage shadows to enhance the window and curtain.  This picture was entered into the Art Instruction School Annual Art Competition and received a Second Place Award and money.   “Flowers Italian Style” is printed in the 2010 Illustrator Magazine.  

JUDY MORITZ
Bothell, Washington
Hang Loose
11x17

My son, Chet, was rock climbing at Zion National Park when his friend and climbing partner took the source picture for this drawing. I loved the colors in the rocks, the near-far perspective and the chance to draw my son experiencing a happy moment.

BRUCE NELSON, CPSA
Chehalis, Washington
Old Sturbridge Village
24 x 18"

This was drawn from a slide taken in Massachusetts, at Old Sturbridge Village in June 1989--a lucky shot!
To see more of Bruce's work, visit his website: www.brucenelsonart.com

BARBARA BENEDETTI NEWTON, CPSA
Renton, Washington
Sweetness and Light
15.25" x 19"

Sweetness and Light was one of those rare pieces that practically painted itself. My drawing table was set up by the window where I could watch my adult son paint our garage. A sunny summer day, my child nearby, a bountiful crop of peaches and time to draw. Perhaps it is because of these elements that Sweetness and Light exhibits such clarity of process. It is one of my favorite pieces and is in a private collection in Alaska.
To see more of Barbara's work, visit her website: www.barbaranewton.net

JOYCE NORFOLK
Lynden, Washington
Majestic Domestic
10"x18" colored pencil on Rising Stonehenge

I always have an audience of cats when I am drawing. One day I realized that for all of the animal portraits I have done, I haven't drawn any of my pets. This is a typical pose for my beloved boy "Hot Rod" who always perches himself on his window seat next to my drawing table when I'm at work. Even as I was drawing this portrait, he proved to be a great model, never missing a session. To feature the subject, I decided to mute the background by drawing intermittent lines thereby only suggesting the view outside the window.
To see more of Joyce's work, visit her website: www.blackcatstudio.org

PAULA PARKS, CPSA
Shoreline, Washington
The Sentinels
22"X17

On a visit to Paris, I climbed one of the towers of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The view from the tower, at eye level with the gargoyles, was such an unusual view of the Cathedral that I was inspired to do a colored pencil piece based on the photo I took at the site.

SHEILA RALSTON
Kirkland, Washington
County Fair
6" x 9"
My husband and I were in Wyoming and on a whim, attended the Sheridan County Fair. I was struck by the posture of these three cowboys as they leaned on the stands. I changed the background because the original in the photo wasn't interesting. I was pleased with the result. The drawing has sold. I miss it!

JENNIE ROGERS
Edmonds, Washington
Hangin' Around

While on vacation to Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, I saw these buoys' on this weathered shack by water. I loved the way they had swung back and forth and rubbed the wood on the building and thought it would be fun to draw. This piece was accepted into the 17th Annual CPSA International Show in Atlanta in 2009.

SUEELLEN ROSS
Seattle, Washington
A Field Day
22 x 30"

Two young Golden Retrievers are having a "field day". The painting is done in india ink, watercolor and colored pencil. The subjects have a lot more pencil work on them than does the background.

SONJA SIMMONS
Bothell Washington
It's All About Lily

There were several things that drew me to this nature inspired composition. I like the visual impact of the cascading diagonal, the contrast of sunlight and shadow, and how the "compadres" ultimately draw the eye towards Lily. It's as if they surround her with her with support, reminding her that she is not alone.

EILEEN SORG, CPSA, CPX
Kingston, Washington
Sunday Morning
18 x 24"
Colored Pencil on P400 sandpaper

This is the third piece in my exploration of the human form; feet and hands are very expressive and pose a unique challenge to the draftsman. These feet are larger than life and I learned a lot about their anatomy and making appropriate color choices to convey them properly.
To see more of Eileen's work, visit her website: www.twodogstudio.com

CONSTANCE SPETH, CPSA
Ellensburg, Washington
Sunlight Through Shade

Constance Speth dissolves her subject in light or merges it with shadows to emphasize unity of foreground and background. She employs layers of colored pencil applied in a unique scribbled line of many hues. The network of lines forms transparent clouds and dense mats of rich and glowing color.

DO MI STAUBER
Eugene, Oregon
Her Generous Regard
14.25 x 16.5"

I photographed this female Asian elephant, Little Max, at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Gazing at her, I felt her benevolence. I hope my painting draws viewers to pay deeper attention to the beings with whom we share our world.
To see more of Do Mi's work, visit her website: www.domistauberart.com

IRIS STRIPLING, CPSA
Federal Way, Washington
Where Yesterday Lives
15.75 x 10.5"

This glimpse of long-ago grandeur stirred my imagination and gave a feeling of the elegance and grace of a by-gone era. The ornate architectural features, the presence of the white dove among the encroaching foliage added to the nostalgia, the sense of remembrance that I wanted to convey.

SHEILA THEODORATOS, CPSA
Shoreline, Washington
The Critic
15.75 x 21.75"

The Critic is a self portrait of the artist at work. (Who is more of the critic here ...the watchful cat or the artist herself?) The arrangement and hue of each colored pencil symbolizes an important time or event in this artist's life.

JOHN URSILLO, CPSA
The Bearcub Studio on Whidbey Island
Clinton, WA 98236
Beach Treasures
18 x 24"

This piece is typical of my colored pencil efforts for the past several years. I have been executing them on the Fredrix Watercolor Board and coated with a final fixative and after any adjustment coated again with two coats of Krylon acrylic (gloss or Matte). The sand in this particular piece is done with tens of thousands of individual dots in a range of 8 colors over a base of a single color of dots. The subject is a composite of several reference photographs taken on the beach of Breaker Bay in Wellington, New Zealand. This was recently awarded the Blue Ribbon in the Island County Fair's Fine Arts Division, Professional Artist Category.

I am affiliated with the Artworks Gallery at Greenbank Farm on Whidbey Island.

You can see more of John's artwork at his website: www.bearcubstudio.com

RANJINI VENKATACHARI, CPSA
Kirkland, Washington
Uneasy Perspective
17 x 24"

My work is composed of simple subjects set up with unique perspective and a lot of drama. This was one such piece where light and the vertical lines lead the eye to the tomato.
To see more of Ranjini's art visit her website: www.vividpencils.com