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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 04, 2008
06:50 PM Post #4495794
| These are two of my pictures/paintings. As you can see I like equines. I would like a critique of them. Do they look okay, eg. shading, color, lighting, symmetry? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your advice. This one is called "Equine Study".
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 04, 2008
06:55 PM Post #4495815
| Here is the one called "First Light". 
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 17, 2008
11:18 AM Post #4549973
| Hello,
I'm trying to be a better artist and would really like your comments.
Thank you,
Moe |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
February 21, 2008
03:26 PM Post #4569239
| Hi Moe,
Well I am not an artist, however I think they are Both Very good.
Really enjoy the First Light painting.
I think the Equins are done very well too. They look to me a viewer, to be shaded nicely, as if i were looking at a photo. Love the way you have his head turned to be looking at me...Actually the more i look They are Beautiful!
Wondering though did you sketch them with pencils or markers...I would be intrested to know what Media you used.
Well I DO hope you get some further critiques from actual Artists.
...They made me smile today.
Judy |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 21, 2008
11:13 PM Post #4570956
| Your work is very nice, a fantasy, I think, light and airy.
I especially like the painting of the unicorn, shading is really good.
I wonder if you are interested in illustration, because your work looks like you might be.
I would be interested in seeing more if you have it available. |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 22, 2008
03:51 PM Post #4573902
| Thank you both for replying. I'm glad you like them and thank you for your kind words of encouragement.
| Quoting: | | From Seedtosser1: Wondering though did you sketch them with pencils or markers...I would be interested to know what Media you used |
The 'Equine Study' I just used a ballpoint pen on note paper. I was at work and had finished my duties, so decided to do some drawing.
In 'First Light' I used a board canvas and oil paint. I lightly sketched the Unicorn on the canvas with a #2 HB pencil.
| Quoting: | | From Sharran: I wonder if you are interested in illustration, because your work looks like you might be... I would be interested in seeing more if you have it available. |
I've never thought about that. I just like to draw and paint. I have others, I just need to scan them, which I'll do soon.
Thank you,
Moe
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 22, 2008
03:54 PM Post #4573911
| Looking forward to seeing them. |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
February 25, 2008
02:20 PM Post #4586706
| Wow...You just drew the Equins with a ball point?? So you are telling me just out the top of your head? Makes me appreciate your drawings all the better.
...I have told you I am not an artist, however will share that My daughter is a young artist...She is 15, has been drawing since she could hold a pen. I showed her your Equins and First Light. her whole face lit up! She thought they were very good as well...We both are excited to see your other works as well.
Waving Hi Shar... Moe, Shar is an amazing artist! you should see her people in plants painting.
Well have a great day! I hope your busy Scanning. |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
06:44 PM Post #4592381
| Here is another. It's called 'Freedom'.
Aquene(Peace),
Moe
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
06:48 PM Post #4592395
| This one is 'Friends'. I drew this one back in 1988. 
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
06:52 PM Post #4592410
| This is a skull quill & ink drawing, called 'Study Frontal'. 
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
06:55 PM Post #4592423
| This is a profile skull quill & ink drawing.
Aquene,
Moe
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
07:00 PM Post #4592435
| This is a muscle study.
Aquene,
Moe
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 26, 2008
07:03 PM Post #4592441
| I like the effect of "Friends"...all are nice drawings. Good muscle studies, hard to do.
anymore paintings? |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
07:05 PM Post #4592450
| This one I call 'Sway'. 
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
07:11 PM Post #4592479
| This one is a linolium block print.
| Quoting: | | anymore paintings? |
The other paintings won't fit on my scanner and I don't have a digital camera. So, it'll be a while till I get them posted.
Aquene,
Moe
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
07:24 PM Post #4592569
| This is the only other painting I could scan. It's a watercolor.
Aquene,
Moe
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
07:29 PM Post #4592595
| | Quoting: | | Waving Hi Shar... Moe, Shar is an amazing artist! you should see her people in plants painting. |
Seedtosser1 or Sharran, where is the link to the paintings?
Aquene,
Moe |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 26, 2008
07:54 PM Post #4592737
| Moe, I don't usually post my paintings on DG, but will see if I have pictures available and will show you what Seed is talking about.
But I have a question...the word Aquene means quietness, I think...but it is also the name of a group people, or maybe a place in the area of the Pacific Islands, not sure. What is your meaning??
I taught art to high school juniors and seniors for many years. I also paint.
Here is the painting that Seedtosser was talking about, I think.
I have more, but not on DG.
Shar
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 26, 2008
07:56 PM Post #4592757
| Your watercolor reminds me of the work of Diego Rivera. Very nice. Water color is a difficult medium to master.
Your block print is wonderful, and of courses the horses are probably my favorites. |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
08:50 PM Post #4593146
| That's a beautiful painting, Sharran. I like it a lot.
As for the word Aquene, pronounced Ah kwan knee, it means Peace in the Natick language.
Aquene,
Moe |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 26, 2008
09:02 PM Post #4593240
| And Natick is the name of your area? And the name of the original tribe of Native Americans who were in that area? Please forgive, I don't know a lot of the history, but it is a lovely sounding language. Are you NA, Natick? A part of your heritage? I was close with the aquene definition at least. That is a memory from years ago.
Thank you about my painting, I sold it a couple of years ago and it now lives near Baltimore.
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
09:26 PM Post #4593448
| Kawonkamish Sharran,
I live in Halifax, Massachusetts, but my ancestors are of the Chappiquiddic Band, Wampanoag Nation, First People of Chappaquiddick, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts and the Natick language is a part of the Algonquian language group(North Eastern USA). Here is a link to my tribe's homepage, it has more information about the tribe. http://chappiquiddic.org/
I had started a weekly Natick language class in another gardening forum. It seems to be going well.
Aquene kah nahonnushagk,
Moe/Wahtukques Sochepo/SnowRabbit
P.S. Here's what the new words mean.
Natick: Kawonkamish
Phonetic: Kah wonk a mish
English: Greetings
Natick: Kah
Phonetic: kah
English: And
Natick: Nahonnushagk
Phonetic: nah hon nah shagk
English: Farewell
Natick: Wahtukques
Phonetic: wah tuck kwees
English: Rabbit
Natick: Sochepo
Phonetic: sow chee poe
English: Snow |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 26, 2008
10:16 PM Post #4593721
| What a lovely website. I kept looking for SnowRabbit, but could not find.
This is for you, Snow Rabbit.
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
11:31 PM Post #4594219
| Thank you. Here's one I found at Enature.
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 27, 2008
12:27 AM Post #4594453
| I have been looking again at your art work, and I can still see fantasy illustration. You know what would be interesting? Well, think of children's books, now think of the wonderful story/lessons that were told to you by your ancestors. If those were put in book form, with your illustrations as accompaniment, wouldn't that be beautiful? A gift for a child.
There is such fantasy and light in all of them.
If I were to critique as a teacher, I would say your only weakness is in the proportion of the girl's body, Sway. Example: elbows on a woman's body normally fall at about the natural waistline. Little things like that can throw a drawing or a painting off course. That's why it is important to draw the body before draping the clothing over it. So for whatever it's worth, that is my first critique. You drape the skin over the horse's structure perfectly.
I think animals must be your favorites.
Thank you for allowing me to see your work. It is very sweet, very light and airy. What do you do with it? Is there a place where it can be displayed?
Sleep well, Moe.
Peace to you as well.
Shar |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 27, 2008
02:53 PM Post #4596722
| Wunnee Quatauquaqua Sharran,
I never thought about illustrating a Native American children's book. I'll have to ask the Sachem YellowFeather, about that. See if she would write down the stories. As for my art work, I keep them in a portfolio. The walls in my house are loaded with my mother's oil paintings, so there's no room for mine... lol.
By the way, incase you're wondering... Wunnee(one knee) means good and Quatauquaqua(kwa ta kwa kwa) means afternoon.
Aquene kah nahonnushagk,
Moe/Wahtukques Sochepo |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 27, 2008
03:24 PM Post #4596845
| I wish for you a camera!! I would love to see your Mother's oil paintings and more of yours.
I have an article on DG today, it is about my Great Aunt Bett and my journeys with her up the mountains of eastern KY on our search for Poke. You might enjoy reading it, and you will see some parallels in our lives, yours and mine, I think. It is in the articles list to the right on your DG homepage. I would like your thoughts if you would like to read it.
I am also enjoying your language lessons.
Thank you.
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Kathleen
Panama, NY
(Zone 5a)
February 27, 2008
03:42 PM Post #4596898
| Moe, I've been "listening in" and enjoying your art work and your language lessons. I was struck by the word Quatauquaqua. I live in Chautauqua County, NY in an area that was once watched over by the Seneca Nation of the Iroquoian confederation - keepers of the western door and I've totally exhausted my knowledge with this sentence. There has been much discussion of what Chautauqua means over the years and I don't think that anyone has found the true answer.
I agree wholeheartedly with Sharran's suggestion that you look into illustrating children's books of the stories of your people. I have a couple written by Joe Bruchac and his son of Abnaki tales.
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 27, 2008
03:50 PM Post #4596930
| Thanks, Kathleen...for reinforcing my thoughts about Moe's work. Especially nice coming from such an artist as you are.
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Kathleen
Panama, NY
(Zone 5a)
February 27, 2008
03:54 PM Post #4596941
| lol, don't believe everything Mel tells you! |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 27, 2008
04:16 PM Post #4597039
| Moe, Kathleen has lots of her work posted in Artisans and various places.
Trust me, I know what I am talking about.
Ahhhh, Mel, since she has now reached her 50's I hesitate to tell anybody that she was once one of my finest students. Look what that says about my age!
Another one for you to follow, Moe...look for Melody's articles and photographs. Another talent on DG.
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Kathleen
Panama, NY
(Zone 5a)
February 27, 2008
05:37 PM Post #4597491
| Ah, but you were 12 when you started teaching, right?
Sorry Moe, I'll quit hijacking your thread, promise. |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 27, 2008
05:47 PM Post #4597523
| I hope Moe is smiling right along with us, Kathleen.
Moe, though Kathleen and I live miles apart and have never met, one of my friends and former students is also a good friend of Kathleen. So when ever Kathleen and I meet on a chat thread, that is what we do, we chat!
But having Kathleen here...I can also see your fantasy drawings on a piece of dyed silk...which Kathleen can tell us about. Or your Zebra block print woven into a textile design. Now you know that Kathleen is an amazing textile artist. Between the two of us we will have your drawings in all kinds of processes, Moe.
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Kathleen
Panama, NY
(Zone 5a)
February 27, 2008
05:57 PM Post #4597556
| There are a couple of processes where you can scan a picture into your computer and print it directly onto cloth. Generally, I use a soak called Bubble Jet 2000, which makes fabric accept inkjet ink as if it were fabric paint or dye. I've had some very good results working photos into wallhangings that way. Your unicorn would make a lovely wall hanging. |
2vernes
Blytheville, AR
(Zone 7a)
February 27, 2008
07:53 PM Post #4597968
| Sharron, I enjoyed reading about your grandmother and the poke sallit. Could you tell us about the "mouse ears" that you looked for? Mom has talked about going into the woods when she was young, looking for "little pigs". Wonder if they are the same? I'm thinking that she must have been looking for the blooms under the wild ginger plant leaves. Maybe not. I would really enjoy hearing more of your stories. My mother in law cooks poke like usual but she also cuts the stalks up and fries them like okra. She's still kickin' so guess the stalks aren't poison. Laverne |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 27, 2008
08:14 PM Post #4598055
| Laverne, you have DMail...thank you.
I will have to check on "little pigs", not familiar with that term around here.
Kathleen, that is a great idea for printing directly onto the fabric, and Moe's unicorn would be lovely as a wallhanging. |
Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
February 27, 2008
09:32 PM Post #4598395
| Hi...Yayay
I am so pleased to see all you artist chatting up a storm.
Shar, yep that is the painting, I was referring to!
Mo I am enjoying your other works as well. |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 29, 2008
02:45 PM Post #4605372
| Wow! Lol... Go right ahead and chat, I don't mind. Thank you all for your kind words.
Sharran, I'll check out your article and Kathleen's artwork.
2vernes, the stalks need to be cooked to eat. Also they should be harvested when young, about 10-12 inches tall, as they mature they becomes poisoness, then they can cause nausea and vomiting. You never should eat them raw. It's also recommended, that they be boiled in several changes of water.
Aquene,
Moe/Wahtukques Sochepo |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 29, 2008
04:02 PM Post #4605638
| Kathleen, your cave art is beautiful.
Sharran, I loved your article on the treks withyou and your Great Aunt Bett.
Aquene,
Moe/Wahtukques Sochepo
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Kathleen
Panama, NY
(Zone 5a)
February 29, 2008
05:52 PM Post #4606003
| Hi Moe, the cave painting is Melody's, and it is incredible. Mine are here:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/786633/ There are some by others in that thread, as well.
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 29, 2008
05:59 PM Post #4606039
| Sorry, I'm brain-dead today... lol. |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
February 29, 2008
06:03 PM Post #4606051
| Kathleen, I loved that tapestry. Actually, they're all quite lovely. |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
March 04, 2008
02:13 PM Post #4621869
| | Quoting: | | Kathleen: I was struck by the word Quatauquaqua. I live in Chautauqua County, NY... |
I checked around and it seems that Quatauquaqua is another way of spelling Chautauqua(contraction of Quatauquaqua, which in itself is a misspelling) It seems to mean:
Quatauqua/Chautauqua= mist or fog
auqua= place
It is derived from the word Teyushatuhkwaye, which means "for/where it to be foggy" and the added auqua makes it a 'place for/where it to be foggy'
I had to search the online Seneca and Mingo dictionaries to find it out.
Aquene,
Moe/Wautukques Sochepo
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Kathleen
Panama, NY
(Zone 5a)
March 04, 2008
04:08 PM Post #4622239
| Moe, thank you for taking the time to look this up.
My daughter teaches fourth grade in our local school and every November, she "builds" a longhouse in her classroom for the week before Thanksgiving. The class also goes to the Seneca Nation Museum in Salamanca, NY, which is about an hour east of us. I've sent your translation on to her.
When I was a kid, they (adults in teaching positions) told us that it meant "bag tied in the middle". I really don't know where they came up with that one! |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
March 04, 2008
04:38 PM Post #4622335
| You're welcome.
Aquene,
Moe/Wautukques Sochepo |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
March 06, 2008
11:18 PM Post #4632053
| Moe, sorry I have been missing, but have had that new strain of flu that is running rampant, and thought for awhile that I had been wiped out for ever.
Worst thing I have lived through, and I am still having some doubts.
Has become pneumonia now, so all is still not well.
Didn't want you to think I have forgotten you.
Kathleen,
Mel tells me you will be here before the end of the month. You better believe I'll be right there too!
sharon |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
March 07, 2008
01:41 PM Post #4634198
| Kawonkamish Sharon,
It's ok, I know everyone has their life to live...lol. I'm so sorry to hear you got the "Super Bug" and that it's now pneumonia. I hope you feel better soon and can get outside for fresh air. Take it easy and drink plenty of liquids; we don't want you to get dehydrated. Sending you good vibes.
Aquene,
Moe/Wautukques Sochepo |
Kathleen
Panama, NY
(Zone 5a)
March 07, 2008
01:53 PM Post #4634247
| and more good vibes from me, Sharron - I plan on seeing you in two weeks so get well fast. Uh, no pressure, lol.
Moe, I went back up through and your linoleum block zebra is great. I've been doing some printing with linoleum, wood and sticky stuff that acts like linoleum on fabric lately. I'm not really comfortable with the process yet, but they are starting to come out. I always thought I would like to do watercolors, but my product never equaled the process. Doing the fiber painting and messing about with the block printing is something that is really working for me right now. |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
March 07, 2008
02:11 PM Post #4634328
| Kawonkamish Kathleen,
Thank you. I liked doing it too. I'm glad your having fun with the block printing; I'd love to see how yours have come out. Unfortunately I only had the one linoleum block. I've got to get some more. I used tempera paint and watercolor paper to do it. I've only done two watercolor paintings. The horses in the stable and a sailboat on the water. I gave that one away to my brother in CA, so I can't show that one.
I'm thinking about trying my hand at wood burning. I just need to find where my Dad put the burner... hmmm. I also do bead work. I've made a few wampum necklaces. I use a loom and design my own jewelry. I just learned how to brick stitch and have made a few earrings and a necklace.
Aquene,
Moe/Wautukques Sochepo |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
March 10, 2008
03:15 PM Post #4646879
| Kawonkamish,
Here are links to some of the jewelry I make. I've posted them in the Crafts and Decorating Forum.
'Winter Sky' http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=3943589
'Sapphire Nights' http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=3943596
'Native Earth' http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=3943600
'Autumn Leaves' http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=3943605
'Seafoam Dreams' http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=4018706
'Root Beer' http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=4018714
'Pretty in Pink' http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=4018721
'Native Way' http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=4018728
'Iris Rainbow' http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=4018740
'Crusader' http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=4241098
'Stone Fish' http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=4646916
'Arrowhead' http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=4646925
Aquene,
Moe/WuatukquesSochepo
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Seedtosser1
Glenview, IL
March 10, 2008
03:26 PM Post #4646936
| Boozhoo!
...Hello (Chippewa/Ojibway)
I am excited to see your beadwork.
Very pretty pieces, also i like that you have given them names!
Haven't done any real beadwork in ages. Yours gives me some inspiration to create something fun.
Mii Gwetch
(thank you)
for sharing |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
March 10, 2008
03:29 PM Post #4646955
| Kawonkamish Seedtosser1,
Taubotny(Thank you).
Aquene,
Moe/WautukquesSochepo |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
April 10, 2008
02:09 AM Post #4785643
| Maccionoadha...
Have you been doing any more drawings or paintings?
I would love to see them if you have more.
Sharon |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
April 10, 2008
06:18 PM Post #4788692
| Kawonkamish,
No Sharon I've not done any new ones at the moment. I received a beading commission on a War Shirt and it's taking longer than I thought it would(darn arthritis... lol). I had to draw up a design for it and now I am in the process of doing the bead work. I'll be posting some I've done, from a while ago, soon.
Aquene,
Moe/WautukquesSochepo
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
April 10, 2008
06:37 PM Post #4788761
| Thanks, good to hear that you are doing another creative project. Anxious to see the pictures |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
April 10, 2008
06:50 PM Post #4788823
| I direct scan the artwork, so this one I've had to post in two pics... lol. His name is TC, he belonged to my brother. Here is his front half. 
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
April 10, 2008
06:56 PM Post #4788881
| Here's his back half. 
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
April 10, 2008
07:03 PM Post #4788927
| This was a draping exercise. 
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
April 10, 2008
07:07 PM Post #4788946
| this is of a Percheron. 
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
April 10, 2008
07:12 PM Post #4788969
| Great line work in the cat and I love the exercise...beautiful folds and positioning.
Well...same in the horse, just different medium.
Great work. |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
April 10, 2008
07:25 PM Post #4789043
|
Taubotny(Thank you). Here's another I had to split in two.
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
April 10, 2008
07:33 PM Post #4789084
| And here's the bottom half. 
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
April 10, 2008
07:35 PM Post #4789100
| I've got to go for now. Goodnight Sharon.
Aquene,
Moe/WautukquesSochepo |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
April 10, 2008
07:40 PM Post #4789121
| Thank you Moe. I am watching this thread, so whever you post I will see.
sharon |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
July 07, 2008
07:49 PM Post #5220326
| Kawonkamish,
Here is a necklace I just made. I call it 'Sky and Snow'.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
July 07, 2008
07:53 PM Post #5220349
| Kawonkamish,
Here are the matching earrings.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
* Oops, forgot the pic... I swear if my head wasn't attached to my body, I'd forget it...lol.
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
July 07, 2008
08:17 PM Post #5220524
| Beautiful!!!!!
I sure wish I lived closer, I would love to see your work.
Don't see the earrings????
Sharon |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
July 07, 2008
08:51 PM Post #5220733
| Let's try this again... lol. 
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
July 07, 2008
09:03 PM Post #5220804
| WOW!!
Do you show your work in stores?? in fairs? Craft shows? I would think you could get top $$$ for them. They are beautiful, Moe. |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
July 07, 2008
09:11 PM Post #5220853
| Actually, I've got a shop in an online craft website. There you can sell what you make, as long as it's handmade. |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
July 07, 2008
09:14 PM Post #5220875
| Well, good for you. I was hoping you were selling them.
Do you mind telling me the website? I'd like to see them. |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
July 07, 2008
09:23 PM Post #5220920
| To view my shop, you can either type into the address bar: snowrabbitmck.etsy.com
Or
Click on this link: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=55891
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
July 07, 2008
09:50 PM Post #5221076
| thank you, I will do just that!
Give me a little time, though because I am right in the middle of getting ready for a yard sale!!!
Yuck. |
Camillia84
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
July 07, 2008
11:35 PM Post #5221645
| I saw that originally you started out with "Horses"!
I have always been fascinated with them & their form! Have spent hours upon hours sketching them just to refine the muscles & movements of these majestic creatures!!!! Have been at it for over 35 years & don't think I will ever capture any-thing like the real thing!!!!
A lot of people think I'm a little violent in my portrayal of them but I just love to see them in motion. Guess that's what they mean by "Artistic License"!!!
Would love to see more of your "Equines"!!!!
Camillia
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Camillia84
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
July 07, 2008
11:40 PM Post #5221663
| (P.S.)
Meant to tell you---this is one of my charcoal sketches, couldn't fit the whole thing in but guess you get the gist of it. |
Camillia84
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
July 08, 2008
12:39 AM Post #5221879
| This is one of my wood-burnings.
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Camillia84
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
July 08, 2008
12:49 AM Post #5221906
| And another. 
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Camillia84
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
July 08, 2008
01:05 AM Post #5221939
| And, last, a wood carving that took me forever to do!!!
Don't mean to butt in on your forum but was very interested in your "ART"!!! Would love to see more of it!!!!!!!
Please pardon the glare---doesn't photograph well!
Have just now gotten back into my art after too many years. Enjoy chatting with other people with similar interests & guess this is the place to do it!!!!
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
July 10, 2008
10:25 PM Post #5238852
| Kawonkamish,
Sharran, I hope you have luck with the yard sale.
Camillia, I love your artwork. I love the flowing mane. I find that the hardest part of a horse drawing, getting the mane and tail to flow right. Your burnings and carving are excellent.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo |
Camillia84
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
July 11, 2008
06:33 AM Post #5239971
| Mo,
Thank you!
It used to be hard for me to get them right also but spent hours upon hours filling countless pages, practicing.
Mine seem to be a little more fanciful than the real thing but unfortunately, as much as I would have liked, did not have much of an opportunity to study the "Real Thing".
I also love your jewelry!!! I see you sell on a web site--will have to check it out as I mostly wear Native American jewelry---used to play at making it but don't seem to have the time anymore.
Would still love to see more of your artwork.
Camillia |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
July 11, 2008
11:20 PM Post #5244733
| Ladies, you both do wonderful work.
Camillia, I love the "fantasy" yours project.
And Mo, my dear, your jewelry is amazing.
Yard sale is driving me nuts, but otherwise OK. Will end tomorrow at noon...I hope!
Take care.
Sharon |
Camillia84
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
July 12, 2008
12:45 AM Post #5245083
| Sharran'
You are a better person than I! Don't do yard sales very well!
Have only managed to do 3 in 25 years & not very successful with them! Not my forte.
Thank you for seeing my work for the way I intended!
Mo,
Did not by any means, want to take over your conversation!!!!! Just wanted to chat with some-one that I felt might have similar "Art" interest s as I. I admire you & what you do with your art!
Can't say enough----follow your heart & what you really want to do with it!!!!!
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
July 12, 2008
12:53 AM Post #5245104
| Camillia...
You are wayyyy ahead of me. This is only my second yard sale in my entire 65 years. I figure...never again. Hate the things, but had accumulated way too much stuff. So now it's gone and that's good.
Six a.m. comes too soon, so I must tell you good night.
Keep up the conversation, and I will catch up over the weekend. I taught studio art for 37 years, and love to see art of anykind. I also have a local gallery where I show only work of local artists. Lots to talk about.
Nite, now, to both of you. |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
July 12, 2008
11:18 AM Post #5246473
| Kawonkamish,
Sharran, I'm glad the yard sale is going okay for you.
Thank you for your kind words. Here are a few more, these are necklaces I've kept for personal use. This one is made with crystal and obsidian.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
July 12, 2008
11:21 AM Post #5246487
| Kawonkamish,
This one is made with porcupine quills.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
July 12, 2008
11:23 AM Post #5246499
| And this one is made with a piece of wampum .
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
July 12, 2008
11:25 AM Post #5246506
| This one I'll be selling. It's made with hematite and mother of pearl .
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 04, 2008
04:09 PM Post #5751910
| Kawonkamish,
Here is another pen & ink I've done.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
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(='.'=)
(")_(")
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 04, 2008
09:33 PM Post #5753263
| Moe, how beautiful!!!! I love the drawing, great detail.
I have worn my necklace many times, and I do love it! I am proud to tell people where it came from, too,
I hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall weather that we have. I love sunshine and all the fall colors, plus...70 degree weather.
Have you done any thing else?
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 04, 2008
10:11 PM Post #5753420
| Kawonkamish Sharran,
Nothing new as of yet. I had two black ink paintings that were Japanese style. When I was doing pen & ink the water was a nice dark color and I used it to paint the pictures. One is a horse and the other a rooster. I'm trying to find them... not sure where I put them. Hmmm... *-)
My arthritis makes it hard for me. I tried making a necklace today and could only brick-stitch six beads before the pain got to great to continue. It's going to take a long time to finish it... :-l
I just got some new art supplies from my mother, acrylics, water colors and water coloring stock. We'll see how it goes with them. Grrr... wish I could locate those to paintings... :-@
Anyhoo... when I find them, I'll scan and post them.
Aquene,
moe/WautuckquesSochepo
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(='.'=)
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 04, 2008
10:32 PM Post #5753512
| So sorry about the arthritis, I know a little bit about that myself.
Have you used the pastel pencils yet? The conte' crayons? I used to love them for drawing, but have not used them in years. Your turkey reminded me of them.
Find those pictures!!! Isn't it awful how hard it is to remember things these days??? I love being a little old lady, except for the blank spots in my mind.  |
Camillia84
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 04, 2008
11:32 PM Post #5753780
| Know very well about those blank spots!!! Have a few too many myself!
Had forgotten about this thread until it finally came back up on my home page----been very busy.
Remember it was one of the first I had gotten into when I joined Dave's & so much enjoyed the fact that I could chat with other artist & gardeners.
I know we all get very busy with our lives & don't always have the time we would like to have to enjoy our favorite pastimes but was looking forward to seeing more of your art-work!!!
Did finally get the time a couple of months ago to start a painting. It's still in the forming stage as I haven't had the time to work on it for the last month or so.
The finished product is supposed to be a pic of 2 horses in battle.
The form of the one that is visible right now will be a roan, the other will be a palamino----if I ever get the time to finish it!
Still want to see more of your work!!!
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 05, 2008
02:40 AM Post #5754267
| Camillia, there you are, I thought we had lost you.
that is a great painting, such movement!
It is good to see you back again, now I want to see more art work from both of you...please.
Maybe I will get my pictures together and show you some too.
Well, I am up wayyyyy too late, and painted some verses on the border area of a baby nursery today, have to finish it up tomorrow, so I need to sleep for awhile. climbing up and down ladders is not my favorite thing to do.
So now we need to do an art show here, that will be fun. Moe, start digging, yours are there some where.
Cam, your turn too...
Let's talk tomorrow afternoon, OK?
Sharon |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2008
03:11 PM Post #5759387
| Kawonkamish,
Camillia, that is an awsome painting; I can't wait to see it finished and I'd love to see yours, Sharon.
Here is the rooster.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
(\__/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2008
03:14 PM Post #5759395
| This is the horse.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
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(='.'=)
(")_(")
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2008
03:19 PM Post #5759411
| This is David Bowie as the 'Goblin King' from 'Labyrinth'.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
(\__/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2008
03:24 PM Post #5759422
| Here is another one of him in the same role.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
(\__/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2008
03:29 PM Post #5759437
| Here is one of me.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
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(='.'=)
(")_(")
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2008
03:36 PM Post #5759454
| This is one of a desert man.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
(\__/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")
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Camillia84
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 06, 2008
10:15 PM Post #5761179
| Moe,
Thank you for the compliment! Still have a long way to go to finish, but Fall came around & have so many things to do to get ready for winter that I haven't had the time to work on it lately. Get most of my painting done during the winter when it's too cold to do any-thing else.
Know it doesn't get as cold here as it does in your neck of the woods, but still gets cold enough that we have to prepare!
Love the pics---you definitely caught the Bowie look from "Labyrinth"---LOVE that movie---watched it again on my pc the other night!
Would like to see a REAL pic of you so we could compare.
Remember the first one I did of myself---third grade---teach gave us all a mirror & asked us to do a self portrait---still have it somewhere.
Best year I ever had in school!!!!
Think she was a wan-a be- art teacher---kept us pretty busy with art projects when we weren't busy with all of our other learning. Rain days were wonderful!!!!
Think I enjoyed those days more than I did the four years I studied art!!!! (kind-a boring)
Sorry---I'm rattling, again!
Keep posting your pics, enjoy seeing them & chatting with fellow artists!!!!
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2008
04:28 PM Post #5774851
| Kawonkamish,
Here are some more. This is one of a still life of flocked baby animal banks. 
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2008
04:44 PM Post #5774888
| This is pencil on onion skin paper. The paper has a bluish tinge.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
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(='.'=)
(")_(")
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2008
04:49 PM Post #5774899
| Another horse, pencil sketch.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
(\__/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2008
04:54 PM Post #5774912
| This one is done with tempra paint.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
(\__/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2008
05:00 PM Post #5774932
| Here is a horse done with markers.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
(\__/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2008
05:04 PM Post #5774947
| This one is also done with markers.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
(\__/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2008
05:13 PM Post #5774979
| This is a pencil sketch.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
(\__/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 10, 2008
06:30 PM Post #5775364
| All great, Moe, but I think most of all I love the horses, and the last one, the forward head done in markers, well it is beautiful. The slight abstraction and the use of opposing complementary colors just push it right out front.
It is always such a delight to see your work, and all the work of others. I really need to start digging around and get some of my work out. The most recent ones have been commissioned abstracts, and so huge...six feet x 4 feet, but I will see if I can find some photos of them, too.
I did find myself recently doing the ceiling of a bathroom for a client, it was fun so maybe I can find a couple shots of it. It wasn't very fun up on a ladder though, but still, a fun painting. I just finished it last week...
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 10, 2008
06:31 PM Post #5775368
| And from another angle... 
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 10, 2008
06:32 PM Post #5775379
| And another angle, it was an L shaped room. 
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 10, 2008
06:48 PM Post #5775435
| And then I added a border around 3 walls of the new baby's room...here is one of them. 
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maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2008
06:53 PM Post #5775454
| Sharon, that is awesome! How long did it take you to finish it? I just couldn't imagine myself doing a whole ceiling. I don't know if I could stay up on a ladder that long.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 10, 2008
06:53 PM Post #5775455
| The lettering was not complete when I took that picture, but think I didn't take one when it was finished. Anyway, the layer you see of the darker ochre, became the shadow behind a lighter ochre color, which was the final look. Plus I cleaned up the mistakes and the pencil work, so it looks nicer. But this does give you an idea.
We also have a community gallery here in our town, and I direct/manage the shows and displays, so I have been working to get together a Christmas show featuring paintings and textiles of local artists work, all works will relate in some way to Christmas, or the season. Snow scenes, etc. So that is fun, too. Sometimes I use my own work mixed in with the others, but usually only if I have a space that needs to be filled. If I get very ambitious, I will share some of those photos with you soon.
Thanks, Moe...I love to see yours and Camillia's work, and that of any others who might join us.
sharon |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 10, 2008
06:56 PM Post #5775467
| We crossed, Moe...well it took about 12 hours for the ceiling, working about 3 hours at a time over a week or so. The lettering took longer because I had to wait for the layers to dry, but it was much easier work. I didn't have to lean backward to do it. So I worked on it for maybe a total of 5 or 6 hours. Just a couple of hours for 3 afternoons. I matched the lettering to the baby's oak crib and furniture. It is very pretty. 
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 10, 2008
06:59 PM Post #5775477
| The completed message on that wall above says: "May God's Hand of Favor be on This Child". The third wall is just their names in matching Italic script. And the 4th wall has an antique kitten quilt on it, no lettering.
Only my arm was tired for this one, not my neck and back. |
maccionoadha
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2008
07:11 PM Post #5775515
| That is beautiful. I love the message.
Aquene,
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo
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