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POSTED ON Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 11:33

Freezing temps mean keep drawing were it is warm. I've been getting my drawing muscles worked out. I'm having to work with the gear in my drawing travel bag; that's a challenge. I've been drawing with acrylic markers and ink. Now I'm drawing with watercolor and pencils.

Testing these materials for my 365 project. Join my mailing list to get updates by email.

Drawing anywhere. Watercolor markers and 3 x 3 paper
POSTED ON Friday, January 18, 2019 - 15:42

The new year has brought me back to drawing with pencils again. It has started with my small travel kit that I often use at coffee shops and cafes.

The small drawings currently combine paint markers and pencils. These are experiments for what will be larger drawings in the near future.

i’m happy to be drawing again. It was difficult to do much in November and December.

Draw anywhere my travel kit.
POSTED ON Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 14:28

I've begun working on a plan for my 365/2019

I'll begin making drawings in February. This is my sketchbook where I started setting the perameters.

I expect to create my grids this weekend so I can test some of te systems I'll ned to keep the drawings centered and keep to the process.

Looking forward to sharing more as soon as I cam.

Planning for drawing a day project moleskine
POSTED ON Saturday, December 22, 2018 - 09:17

Eight hours driving to get to the cabin and drawing paradise.

Happy to settle in with my art go bag and make drawings with a hot cup of Joe beside me. I made a few drawings and used my sketchbook to get some impressions recorded for making more formal drawings back in the studio.

This is time I use without the intrusion of the net and social networks. No electricity. Just grilling, nature and drawing.

In the photo Inktense pencils, watercolor sketchbook, brush pens and The New York Times.

Drawing on the deck looking at the lake
POSTED ON Thursday, November 1, 2018 - 16:19

I was happy to partiicipate in the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours again in 2018. I had many wonderful, thoughtful visitors. I had a large selection of new drawings.

I'm currently assessing participating again in 2019. More likely than not. Its always good to meet new folks and talk with fellow artists.

 

Philadelphia Open Studio Tours with three details of Stella Untalan drawings
POSTED ON Sunday, September 30, 2018 - 19:21

Working on a new large drawing. I’m a bit further along than when I snapped this process image.

This panel has a sheet of Stonehenge mounted on it. The wash is made with a vinyl paint and the dots are acrylic ink made with a syringe. I expect to have the dots completed in my next visit. Then I will determine whether other marks are needed.

New large drawing, work in progress
POSTED ON Thursday, September 6, 2018 - 17:21

Sketchbooks at the ready.

A lovely Red Pine pine cone. So few of them these days it seems. I love their blueish bark.

I'm making drawings influenced by my mountain retreat. This pine cone will work iits way into the drawings.

POSTED ON Sunday, September 2, 2018 - 13:39

I've been busy in the stuudio adding a new series of All Sorts drawing to my work. I'm hoping to have he individual pieces for sale at my open studio and to have an installation group that could be purchased as a whole.

Stella Untalan : All Sorts a series of 6 inch panels
POSTED ON Sunday, September 2, 2018 - 10:36
Join me and fellow artists for Philadelphia Open Studio Tours on Sunday October 14 from noon through 6 pm. I will have some drawing inventory on a special sale.
Stella Untalan as for Philadelphia Open Studio Tours
POSTED ON Tuesday, August 7, 2018 - 16:25

I've been making larger drawings lately but now have slid in two directions at the same time.

These three drawings use many of the materials I have been experimenting with this year. Watercolor and acrylic paint markers and vinyl paint cover Strathmore watercolor paper almost completely.

I'll blot and press them to eliminate the curl or mount them on museum board. It's fun to make these pieces inspired by some sketchbook drawings.

More to make.

 

Three small experimental drawings 4 x 6 inches by Stella Untalan

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