Year of the Tiger…Chinese New Year

Oklahoma City got to celebrate on Saturday February 6, 2010.  Oklahoma Cities down town library.

The day’s events included dancing.

75557560756575697575757775477548Of course a lot of cute kids..

7544Outside we were treated to a dance featuring drums and dragons. 75957596

7628I’m not sure of the role for this character, but he certainly was not afraid of the two dragons.  :-)

7616Well, this little girl also was great at charming the dragon.

7633

Back inside I was impressed with the artwork of so many!763676407642

This is a member with the Japanese association.  I’ve met her at a few other ASO functions.  Very nice lady!

75847586

Fun times for all.  Don’t forget to check out fun events through your local library!!7643

Tags: , , ,

No Comments

More Painting!

It takes a lot of practice to learn to paint in Photoshop and I’m giving it the old college try.  I typically paint every day for an hour or two. What is so amazing is that many “ordinary” photos can become beautiful paintings!

Here are the originals.

BLOG42000BLOG32000BLOG22000BLOG12000

And here are there painted counterparts.  Enjoy!

BLOG11000BLOG31000BLOG41000BLOG21000

Tags: , ,

No Comments

Welcome 2010!

My first appointment of the new year was on 01-01-10!  Another local photographer and I got together for some practice in OKC’s Brick town and “L” was our willing model that day.

7134I have to say this girl was a great sport.  Brandi and I put her through the paces with order like, “no tilt your head more this way”, “smile”, “now smile, no teeth” and lots of fun head wear!

7140Nothing was a problem for “L”.  Not even the cold!  I think we had a blistering high of 40 degrees that day.  Burr!

715271737198-2Look closely at these last two photos.  The first you’ll see is just a photo, the second is the photo after it’s been painted.  Wow, I’m loving painting in a big way.  Enjoy!

7186-27186-2 copy2

1 Comment