We've all heard the familiar saying. And if you're like me, you've felt the inevitable pinch, punch, or slug, for that matter, for not being the one to see the car first. Having two boys, this is a popular game in my car. Luckily, being strapped into a booster seat and held back in seat belts prevents the two of them from being able to reach me in the driver's seat.
Every year the local high school parking lot becomes a Volkswagen mecca, filled with the all too familiar VW beetle as well as the popular VW bus. Last year I took my camera along and captured some very colorful VW bugs. Most of the colors reminded me of summer, my favorite season. Having been on my "to do" list for awhile, I finally got around to painting these cute little cars.
A long admirer and fan of watercolors with pen and ink, I decided to pull out my Sharpie Extra Fine Point and got to work adding detail to the piece. I can't call it finished yet, as I need to add a background. I got so excited about adding the ink to the painting that I neglected my background!
I will continue to work on the "bugs" and post once it's completed. Happy start of the summer to you all!
WOW great job Gretchen. Love the colors. I will be watching for the finished work.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Good idea to add the ink! We had all kind of car games too, when my son was young... boys!
ReplyDeleteGreat painting dear Gretchen, I love your choice of colours ... I used to drive a 'bug' one of the best cars I have owned. :)
ReplyDeletexoxoxoxo ♡
Ha,great subject matter,colors, love the bug.No slugs! (my son and i used to play a simialar game with Jeep wranglerss,now he owns one!)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm missing the car games, but loving the painting :) xx
ReplyDeleteLove this! Her in Va.....they call them punch buggies..and yes I have been punched many, many times! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun painting! A quick wash in the background and you'll be done. Love the colors and the shadows :)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! It has been fun venturing out beyond my typical florals and horses. I'll be working on the background today and tomorrow and hope to post the finished piece shortly!
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