tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80590093657371558822024-02-08T00:13:51.383-06:00Becky Brocato WatercolorI am a watercolorist and graphic designer in Houston. I like posting recent paintings and discussing what's going in my art world.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-43003439845857083542014-08-15T10:45:00.000-05:002014-08-15T10:45:40.850-05:00Katy Market Days, August 16, 2014<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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"Texas Gothic"</div>
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of the little church on the grounds of</div>
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I will have a booth at the Katy Market Days, in Katy, Texas, on Saturday, August 16, from 10 am to 5 pm. I hope you will stop by if you are in the area. I have note cards of my original watercolor paintings, which make great teacher gifts for Back to School Night! Also, my open edition prints are matted in standard frame sizes, making it a snap to pick out a frame at Hobby Lobby (they will frame it for you while you wait, if it is not a real busy framing day). But wait, there's more! I also have a few framed prints and originals that are ready to hang on your wall or brighten a corner of a bookshelf. Hope to see you there!Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-89915274909547231212014-08-05T17:16:00.000-05:002014-09-01T15:41:36.300-05:00"Sweet Cherries", my demo for the Intro to Watercolor Workshop on Thursday, July 31<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Just a quick update on the Summer Boredom Buster: Introduction to Watercolor One Day Workshop last Thursday, July 31. I had a great class of five eager and enthusiastic learners. We started out with the basics:<br />
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•how to tear the full sheets of watercolor paper down to quarter sheets for a lovely deckled edge<br />
•how to tape the sheets of paper to the base board (Gatorboard)<br />
•how to mix water and paint on the palette to fully load the brush<br />
•several basic techniques to get the paint onto the paper<br />
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•how to use a "thirsty brush" to control the excess water in a painted shape<br />
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Then I took them step by step through the painting of "Sweet Cherries," while the class painted along. This 5x7 painting utilized the basics that were covered, with emphasis on the "thirsty brush," and how to keep an eye on the bead of paint at the bottom of a painted shape, etc.<br />
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Mark your calendar now for Thursday, September 18, 2014. I will be teaching another Introduction to Watercolor One Day Workshop at Katy Contemporary Arts Museum in Katy, Texas. It will build on the same techniques, helping to reinforce those basics to complete another small painting to take home and hang proudly in your home. Stay tuned!<br />
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I am excited to announce that I will be teaching a one-day "Introduction to Watercolor" workshop at the Katy Contemporary Arts Museum School of Art on July 31, 2014. You know the summer starts dragging and getting way too hot to be outside, so come enjoy a fun day of playing with the paint and keeping cool in this awesome art space!<br />
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Here is a link with all the details:<br />
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If you are in the Katy, Texas area, you should really visit/join this beautiful new art museum and take advantage of all it has to offer the community!<br />
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See you at Kcam on July 31?? I hope so!<br />
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WatercoloristBecky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-18666673013248866792014-06-03T11:52:00.000-05:002014-06-03T12:00:09.594-05:00"Santa Fe Sky, Early Evening"I have recently started painting again after a bit of a hiatus. Life got in the way, as they say. So here is my most recent effort. I took a workshop from <a href="http://www.stewartwatercolors.com/" target="_blank">Iain Stewart</a> at the Watercolor Art Society-Houston a couple of weeks ago, and I really enjoyed learning from him! I love his teaching style (very laid back and FUN!) and his work is just phenomenal. I am feeling revitalized in my art.<br />
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"Santa Fe Sky, Early Evening"</div>
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<br />Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-45236243831087227392013-03-28T11:11:00.000-05:002013-03-28T11:47:26.482-05:00"Mo," a recent pet portrait<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi873eUgBcwa30LFm2FkK-wRhSi9cwvJQDnDxWbmkfHEXi4gqIHZ5OdHu6xRNC0U1vBWB2PnL44L7OlLXt2znCT8ih4fa7BDuP_uW0tKEci7h8GcU2P660s4n_Px5Y1QO9NjJJtlfj6QXwT/s1600/Watercolor_Mo_lores.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi873eUgBcwa30LFm2FkK-wRhSi9cwvJQDnDxWbmkfHEXi4gqIHZ5OdHu6xRNC0U1vBWB2PnL44L7OlLXt2znCT8ih4fa7BDuP_uW0tKEci7h8GcU2P660s4n_Px5Y1QO9NjJJtlfj6QXwT/s320/Watercolor_Mo_lores.jpg" /></a><br />
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This pet portrait commission that I recently completed is of an amazing Chocolate Lab named Mo. He was such a special pet for his family for many years, so after he passed, his owners wanted a really special remembrance of him. The lady of the house was especially close to Mo because he was her constant and faithful companion when the kids were at school and her husband was at work, which included a lot of business travel. I was so happy when she received the portrait last night and she teared up. She said I had captured his image, his personality and the light in his eyes. Mission accomplished.<br />
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I used several photos as reference material for this painting. The out-of-doors background was not in the original photo, as it was taken inside their home. Also, the lighting was from a flash, which flattened out his features and changed the color of his eyes. So I really had a challenge making the shadows, highlights and his eye color look more natural. I really enjoyed painting this portrait, and I am very happy with the results!Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-17328198398624996362011-06-06T13:56:00.009-05:002013-03-28T11:29:19.558-05:00Original Watercolor by Becky Brocato "Sticking Close"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEiP23qw1ob6WIa7kKF4pdZSp3YVGhuasVzSRMRoyj1QOmuqaU-IkG2ugNk8SOIXxoNBclqpQponRV3rjZ9e2Vu1ugzVb7JMtdm8Kk2XH8Xd9zxT7uPHIE19VltATIwIGOymfpyGv5Gwa/s1600/Sticking+Close+lo+res.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615183174976447778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEiP23qw1ob6WIa7kKF4pdZSp3YVGhuasVzSRMRoyj1QOmuqaU-IkG2ugNk8SOIXxoNBclqpQponRV3rjZ9e2Vu1ugzVb7JMtdm8Kk2XH8Xd9zxT7uPHIE19VltATIwIGOymfpyGv5Gwa/s320/Sticking+Close+lo+res.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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"Sticking Close" 18" x 18"<br />
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We had a great time at the Opening Reception of the <a href="http://texaswatercolorsociety.net/">Texas Watercolor Society</a> 62nd Annual Exhibit in San Antonio, Texas, this past Saturday evening. It was held at the San Antonio Art League and Museum, which is located at 130 King William Street in the beautiful King William Historic District. I am so pleased and honored that my watercolor painting, "Sticking Close," is included in this Exhibit. A big "thank you" to all who came to the Opening Reception. I truly appreciate your interest in and support of my work! This Exhibit has around 50 beautiful water media paintings by artists from all across the United States, and it will be on display throughout the month of June, so I hope you will make time to go by and see it if you are traveling to San Antonio this month.<br />
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On Sunday, before heading back to Houston, we browsed the shops in La Villita Historic Arts Village in Downtown San Antonio. I totally enjoyed meeting and visiting with <a href="http://www.designprostudio.com/">Ugur Kilic</a> (photographer, graphic designer and web site designer) and Susan Carlin (artist and owner) of <a href="http://www.nuevastreetgallery.com/">Nueva Street Gallery</a>. This is one of my favorite galleries in downtown San Antonio, and they always have a wonderful variety of high quality art pieces from 19 amazing artists. The next time you are in San Antonio, you should definitely stop in.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-22692687019783562592011-05-10T13:10:00.010-05:002011-05-10T13:29:30.335-05:00A watercolor portrait of three sisters<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiR0gEEya6WG2n48wgcBdkTdgVEb0xiaNRqqod5gXVDtPDS0cmElM_DbnIIDvLYU9I4AxMlilbsF0KFdYSY_v44B0xW1RW8Lm7rt9OdDbpLjis7pbpi8gfOGiw-WaHv4CWlOJGqD4Lb73f/s1600/Watercolor_3cs_portrait_lores.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiR0gEEya6WG2n48wgcBdkTdgVEb0xiaNRqqod5gXVDtPDS0cmElM_DbnIIDvLYU9I4AxMlilbsF0KFdYSY_v44B0xW1RW8Lm7rt9OdDbpLjis7pbpi8gfOGiw-WaHv4CWlOJGqD4Lb73f/s320/Watercolor_3cs_portrait_lores.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605154999159783890" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"The 3Cs: Carli, Celbi and Cirby" 11" x 14"<br />Watercolor on 300lb Arches CP<br /><br />I really loved painting this portrait of three sisters when they were young. They are in their late teens and early 20s now, so it's a poignant look back at their childhood, as they enjoyed a beautiful fall day in the Texas Hill Country. It was so fun watching them come to life with paint and brush!Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-9802643272334115802011-01-09T18:01:00.010-06:002011-03-25T20:11:58.533-05:00"Spring Azaleas" in Watercolor Art Society-Houston January Exhibit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogdZN2TI5CdyKfH-dVG4uuZAQ7W-7oFMC8vZZ4TAOGMrVjLXKVU04KijDdAZRzUFhDtSffskjRnJlkU38oxtqV9lIUg0hYqx8-N8x1QpryThKOMVH5TyY5soxxnpQ_zNHpeYGcN_SglMR/s1600/spring_azaleas2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogdZN2TI5CdyKfH-dVG4uuZAQ7W-7oFMC8vZZ4TAOGMrVjLXKVU04KijDdAZRzUFhDtSffskjRnJlkU38oxtqV9lIUg0hYqx8-N8x1QpryThKOMVH5TyY5soxxnpQ_zNHpeYGcN_SglMR/s320/spring_azaleas2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560350203683285026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdZfjVl_4VB_EgZs2p3JSTB6gO99IaK0AXNreLCcdtPaPmVvkkob3XLQDRpADBu0xUxu7D9IwpXURWoWrk9pVIfgQg3Tm60VA2hKV0nNthzHDEdqovgocQ0Da5ZA5t9fA9XZmNJekhyphenhypheneM/s1600/spring+azaleas+framed.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdZfjVl_4VB_EgZs2p3JSTB6gO99IaK0AXNreLCcdtPaPmVvkkob3XLQDRpADBu0xUxu7D9IwpXURWoWrk9pVIfgQg3Tm60VA2hKV0nNthzHDEdqovgocQ0Da5ZA5t9fA9XZmNJekhyphenhypheneM/s320/spring+azaleas+framed.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560348834332736866" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"Spring Azaleas" 7" x 7"<br />Watercolor on 140lb Arches CP<br /><br />Although I completed this a while ago, I'm finally entering it in an exhibit. "Spring Azaleas" is a reminder that it will soon be warming up here in Houston, and I can't wait! I am not a fan of cold, rainy, dreary days like today! I painted this from a photo I took of the azaleas in my front yard. They put on quite a show in my flower garden each spring! This painting is custom framed in a simple black contemporary wooden frame with museum quality materials and an 8-ply white mat. Framed size is 14" x 14" and ready to hang.<br /><br />I hope you'll come by the WAS-H Gallery sometime this month and enjoy the watermedia art exhibit. The show will be on display until February 10, 2011. The opening reception is Friday, January 14, 2011, from 6 to 8pm. Light refreshments and wine will be served.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-3905654741966248252010-12-05T19:19:00.008-06:002010-12-11T18:01:35.274-06:00"Texas in Springtime" Is In the Watercolor Art Society-Houston Small Paintings Exhibit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLk7y8x0gkuXi_PzpHpemQASBGxChnmt-xq-0GZZjr1n_Rj670vaar31YYGXmarxKKDXDn76k-Ym8cAyp6ohETSMwaw8xUmoQduF6qgOPt7nFj9IDmdbWPDBbd2DT2A_0diTkozFMaFsg/s1600/Texas+in+Springtime_small.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLk7y8x0gkuXi_PzpHpemQASBGxChnmt-xq-0GZZjr1n_Rj670vaar31YYGXmarxKKDXDn76k-Ym8cAyp6ohETSMwaw8xUmoQduF6qgOPt7nFj9IDmdbWPDBbd2DT2A_0diTkozFMaFsg/s320/Texas+in+Springtime_small.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547373948920418290" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"Texas in Springtime"<p style="color:red;">•SOLD•</p>7" x 5"<br />Watercolor on Aquabord<br /><br />I love painting images of the Texas Hill Country, and this little gem is on view and for sale at the Watercolor Art Society-Houston Small Paintings Exhibit until January 6, 2011. I hope you will make plans to attend the Opening Reception and Silent Auction on Friday, December 10, 2010 from 6 to 8 pm. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome, so bring the whole family. The WAS-H Gallery is located at 1601 West Alabama (at Mandell), Houston, Texas 77006, 713-942-9966.<br /><br />The WAS-H Small Paintings Exhibit is a wonderful opportunity to purchase original art at GREAT prices! And 10% of all sales will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Gulf Coast and Louisana.<br /><br /><p style="color:red;">UPDATE Saturday, December 11, 2010:</p><br /> My little painting, "Texas in Springtime," sold last night at the Small Paintings Exhibit Opening Reception. So happy that it has a new home!Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-46918162420473616042010-10-20T11:24:00.006-05:002010-10-20T12:01:42.107-05:00Watercolor Painting "The 12th at Augusta"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-VF_RvmqW9dgqFMT20DQkNKhNuToHCaMzhkN7foiBvCLbzmnwBsL4JxOHrczQ-QM3NLjEYuoo_r6wyeS7ma1DPLU2PUVpQrQUEfp453ijInubApZ3XIaWb_NkZ6FmMI8XBf6VMGyypS-/s1600/12thAugust+8+2010_lores.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-VF_RvmqW9dgqFMT20DQkNKhNuToHCaMzhkN7foiBvCLbzmnwBsL4JxOHrczQ-QM3NLjEYuoo_r6wyeS7ma1DPLU2PUVpQrQUEfp453ijInubApZ3XIaWb_NkZ6FmMI8XBf6VMGyypS-/s320/12thAugust+8+2010_lores.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530168990082618610" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"The 12th at Augusta"<br />8" x 10"<br />Watercolor on Aquabord<br /><br />This painting, aptly titled "The 12th at Augusta", depicts the 12th (Golden Bell) hole at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. This particular hole is in a segment of the course which is known as the Amen Corner. Since 1934, this famous golf club has played host to the annual Masters Tournament, one of the four major championships in professional golf. The painting is now in the collection of an appreciative winner, as it was in the lineup of prizes for the Williams United Way Golf Tournament yesterday at Blackhorse Golf Club in Houston, Texas.<br /><br />This was a fun painting to create. Lots of color in the azaleas made it a pleasure to paint. The real challenge was getting a variety of greens in the trees and foliage, and I think I achieved that.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-12313973750142441922010-10-15T21:14:00.011-05:002010-10-18T09:59:24.831-05:00Watercolor Commission "Marcus at 9"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwbz2PLzsINH09bTuVeeD7XlkBUY5JS9GBX8WPueJIrctYi1VOcHg1DWF64xMbPtUBPII6-hsUnWo6xhB4VNyLoFUlhdwfzlwGYh2_Gi7M6DJD5K8CW2Ig3DKK4FnXJjOIcVIKrXpKw-ak/s1600/Marcus+2010_lores.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwbz2PLzsINH09bTuVeeD7XlkBUY5JS9GBX8WPueJIrctYi1VOcHg1DWF64xMbPtUBPII6-hsUnWo6xhB4VNyLoFUlhdwfzlwGYh2_Gi7M6DJD5K8CW2Ig3DKK4FnXJjOIcVIKrXpKw-ak/s320/Marcus+2010_lores.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528462222062606146" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"Marcus at 9"<br />12" x 9"<br />Watercolor on 300lb Arches<br /><br />Here is my most recent portrait commission. Marcus is my niece's son, so he's my great nephew. My source was a photo that his mom said is one of her favorites. Marcus is now 13, so this is a sweet reminder of when her little man was not a teenager!<br /><br />Here's what she had to say: "You are amazingly talented!! I LOVE my painting "Marcus at 9"."Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-2916180692535688272010-08-31T22:24:00.005-05:002010-10-15T21:19:11.064-05:00Red Rose<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcXyj8EzOT1l6Kt4RYjlyVJrX9VCUcEF2M5igaZ2QUsiS5hQI-DxNfnZfvNsHiSmBelLSiW3OhkQTR4cjLPvzWpjSh2Ov9zlxk3e-X63n3r_F5Zq8zrlvvxHd4AoAS-PNetizfNyw3HLY/s1600/Watercolor+Red+Rose+lores.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcXyj8EzOT1l6Kt4RYjlyVJrX9VCUcEF2M5igaZ2QUsiS5hQI-DxNfnZfvNsHiSmBelLSiW3OhkQTR4cjLPvzWpjSh2Ov9zlxk3e-X63n3r_F5Zq8zrlvvxHd4AoAS-PNetizfNyw3HLY/s320/Watercolor+Red+Rose+lores.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511781527567598210" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"Red Rose"<br />5" x 5"<br />Watercolor on Aquabord<br /><br />I've recently completed a set of four small paintings of roses. They are on Ampersand Aquabord, very cool surface! it really holds the brilliance of the watercolor pigment. This is the "Red Rose," which grows in my yard. It is a Don Juan rose, and they climb up the side of my fence, so lush and red, in the spring. The other three paintings are "Yellow Rose," "Pink Rose," and "Peach Rose."<br /><br />I also finished a portrait commission, but the client does not have it yet. I'll post it soon!Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-82282260501849595812010-05-31T21:44:00.007-05:002010-06-01T21:50:03.219-05:00Watercolor Portrait Commission<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rDxgDV-9YsOnKIGhBDX1NYxvtsPaESrAmM_wn8t7fFrO9QaGfXs0Ai9qMwdbETK_VxXB1Mcy-goWEhkVx0WVtt-OFGGe2aD9E6WPyq2y-5n_LJCWHVuKaE6I6y8gKyfs-2JcXrO8-vMo/s1600/Steve_lores.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rDxgDV-9YsOnKIGhBDX1NYxvtsPaESrAmM_wn8t7fFrO9QaGfXs0Ai9qMwdbETK_VxXB1Mcy-goWEhkVx0WVtt-OFGGe2aD9E6WPyq2y-5n_LJCWHVuKaE6I6y8gKyfs-2JcXrO8-vMo/s320/Steve_lores.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478003117515900770" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"Steve: To a Well-Lived Life"<br />8" x 10"<br />Watercolor on Arches 300 CP<br /><br />This is a very special portrait commission that I recently completed. It is titled "Steve: To a Well-Lived Life." The subject of this painting passed away suddenly several years ago, and it was such a shock to his family. When his sister, Chris, commissioned me to paint a portrait from one of the last photos that was taken of him, I was a bit nervous at first, hoping that I could capture the essence of his personality. <br /><br />The photo had been taken by a friend while on a vacation to Lake Travis, so it was a fun and relaxed time. I simplified the background to make his image the focal point of the painting. I am happy to say that the client was very pleased with the completed painting. Here is a note from Chris: "...I wish I could express how much joy this project has brought me. I hope for you as an artist, you will find satisfaction and happiness not only in your incredible artistic ability but in how profoundly you will touch the lives of our entire family by bringing this portrait to life."<br /><br />This is one of the reasons I enjoy doing portrait commissions. It really means something to the person who commissions it. If I've done a good job, it brings them joy. That is indeed fulfilling.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-11175239152107509112010-04-30T16:36:00.006-05:002010-04-30T16:45:26.273-05:00Opening Reception for Visual Arts Alliance Exhibit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChe7lEY91loLo6uFZQJEL4tYpZIIyZLQAbOVW4MOg2PYBfCCkILvV2FCPvaj0wjOXDb1CFGKlMW13fzV7dARbbnFob6Nos0oEbVaLhfQunRhR4vsiit-sgweJurMzwY3p3XJ0PCKLqoCd/s1600/becky_teamwork.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChe7lEY91loLo6uFZQJEL4tYpZIIyZLQAbOVW4MOg2PYBfCCkILvV2FCPvaj0wjOXDb1CFGKlMW13fzV7dARbbnFob6Nos0oEbVaLhfQunRhR4vsiit-sgweJurMzwY3p3XJ0PCKLqoCd/s320/becky_teamwork.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466048821514685810" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We had a wonderful evening at the Visual Arts Alliance 27th Open Juried Exhibit at the Williams Tower Gallery. It is a great show, lots of interesting and beautifully crafted works. It is on exhibit until May 28, 2010. I hope you will take the time to go see it. I feel very honored that my watercolor painting, "Teamwork," is in this show. It was painted using source photos that I took at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo while watching the Team Penning Event.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-41768184515151778672010-04-25T22:58:00.003-05:002010-04-25T23:07:48.104-05:00"Teamwork" in Visual Arts Alliance ExhibitMy painting "Teamwork" ( <a href="http://beckybrocato.blogspot.com/2010/03/teamwork-accepted-in-international.html">see previous post on March 6, 2010</a>) has been accepted in the Visual Arts Alliance 27th Juried Open Exhibition at the Williams Tower Gallery in Houston, Texas USA. The opening reception (free of charge) is Thursday, April 29, from 6 to 8 pm. Wine and refreshments will be served. The amazing teacher, photographer and 2009 Texas Medal of Arts recipient, Keith Carter, who juried this exhibit, will be on hand to give awards.<br /><br />The Williams Tower Gallery space is located in the front and back lobby areas on the ground floor of the Williams Tower, 2800 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX 77056. It is free of charge and open to the public Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm. The show will be on exhibit from April 26 to May 28.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-85251186976442405802010-04-08T12:07:00.013-05:002010-04-12T13:47:45.496-05:00New Family Portrait Commission "Attitude is Everything"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMWYXHb0VuzkMoISdI4Uoxr_rlvR7A8aoOnOfWl9xpIerwhl1n1mckyatHXNJ-a7oC2vTDdLf1HZeWlInbwjsWB_Ap1cVgmMn4gvFaYVupEDwOuXc8AFebaYNOl6nv9kwjXjZlkECIuDTN/s1600/2BrocatoAttitude.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMWYXHb0VuzkMoISdI4Uoxr_rlvR7A8aoOnOfWl9xpIerwhl1n1mckyatHXNJ-a7oC2vTDdLf1HZeWlInbwjsWB_Ap1cVgmMn4gvFaYVupEDwOuXc8AFebaYNOl6nv9kwjXjZlkECIuDTN/s320/2BrocatoAttitude.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457814792349222450" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"Attitude is Everything"<br />15" x 15"<br />Watercolor on Arches 300 CP<br /><br />This is a recently completed family portrait commission. I am very pleased with the way it turned out. This family loves to go snowboarding together. They are very outdoorsy, so this fit them to a T. And they are very happy with it! What I love about this image is the attitude of the kiddo in front, ready to tear down the mountain!<br /><br />Do you have a great family photo that would make an even better watercolor painting? I would love to create a family portrait to be featured in your home or office! Contact me for details. beckybrocato@earthlink.netBecky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-31374222426579291732010-03-06T14:25:00.009-06:002010-04-08T11:56:49.564-05:00"Teamwork" accepted in International Exhibit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAHblVDEMuecAVcn1DIHP961__2f9Ie5wTrlPwrJXWwo-BpdEOtaeVHHdwUOqnLLpM3hcJgT5Fqc3x9kLobfgMGDbbwiyCWZzOeOjmJdZx2tKASyLnDsysmtEpE-ADBivMfthFlqeE11Xt/s1600-h/Teamwork_lores.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAHblVDEMuecAVcn1DIHP961__2f9Ie5wTrlPwrJXWwo-BpdEOtaeVHHdwUOqnLLpM3hcJgT5Fqc3x9kLobfgMGDbbwiyCWZzOeOjmJdZx2tKASyLnDsysmtEpE-ADBivMfthFlqeE11Xt/s320/Teamwork_lores.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445626549672820722" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"Teamwork"<br />18" x 18"<br />Watercolor on Arches 140 CP<br /><br />My original watercolor, "Teamwork," has been accepted in the 33rd Watercolor Art Society-Houston International Exhibit 2010. As this is my third painting to be accepted in this prestigious exhibit, I will now be awarded Signature Membership status at the Opening Reception on Friday, March 12! I am very pleased and honored to finally reach this goal.<br /><br />This painting was composed from a photo that I took at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo a couple of years ago. The event that is depicted here is the Team Penning Event. Perhaps these three fellows were discussing the competitors on the arena floor, or talking over strategy for their own go at it. Whatever the situation, I loved painting this composition, lots of fun shadows and highlights in their shirts and jeans.<br /><br />Here's the info:<br />Watercolor Art Society 2010 33rd International Exhibit<br />March 12, 2010<br />Opening Reception and Presentation of Awards<br />6 to 8 pm<br />WAS-H Gallery<br />1601 West Alabama<br />Houston TX 77006<br /><br />This show is on exhibit until April 9, 2010.<br /><br />I hope you can come to the Opening Reception or stop in sometime soon to see this fabulous exhibit of some of the very best in watermedia art!Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-17655365374252271052009-10-31T20:05:00.009-05:002009-11-12T11:00:42.504-06:00"Beth and Billie: A Radio Flyer Day"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMX8dZytKqCclbJFGBxYTHwHpfnn4J3Q-CrMH9WhsLkZmq-LTjYJ-x9dOGX0BLHh79Q6pmsvmnwJ2eUfevZsESJxGU_9_0DXBtBNafEfFZHRgNbv8ZjJBaPikoJMK2FBkM2MbrVMk99sZa/s1600-h/beth_billie_10_09_lores.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMX8dZytKqCclbJFGBxYTHwHpfnn4J3Q-CrMH9WhsLkZmq-LTjYJ-x9dOGX0BLHh79Q6pmsvmnwJ2eUfevZsESJxGU_9_0DXBtBNafEfFZHRgNbv8ZjJBaPikoJMK2FBkM2MbrVMk99sZa/s320/beth_billie_10_09_lores.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398939465173573634" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"Beth and Billie: A Radio Flyer Day"<br />9" x 12"<br />Watercolor on Arches 300 CP<br /><br />This commission is complete and has been presented to the family. I painted the kids using a photo taken when they were little. And the background was composed from one of my photos that I took of a pretty country road a few years ago. They are very pleased with how it turned out. The mom had this to say about the new painting, which will hang over their fireplace:<br /><br />"This was one of my favorite photos of the kids when they were young; unfortunately the background was a dirty garage. The painting captures the kids perfectly and now they are surrounded by a scenic background. I smile every time I look at it!"<br /><br />Thank you, Sherry and Paul, for entrusting me with this wonderful little moment in Beth and Billie's young lives!<br /><br />By the way, blog readers, if you were going to have a painting done of a family member, would you prefer a formal portrait or a slice-of-life painting? Just curious.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-39174516998014279692009-10-30T06:18:00.003-05:002009-10-30T06:26:13.907-05:00"Gandering Geese" accepted in Visual Arts Alliance Membership ExhibitMy "Gandering Geese" original watercolor (see previous post), is included in the Visual Arts Alliance 27th Juried Membership Exhibit at One Allen Center, 500 Dallas Street in Houston, Texas. The show will be on display in this beautiful space from November 4 to December 4, 2009.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-25509023414449489542009-10-14T11:20:00.007-05:002010-04-08T12:00:48.138-05:00"Gandering Geese" at Rice University Water Conference Art Exhibit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknqrR1MpKQmggTd-yjKi3pYt_Q3pxoNfywaYEso7yPYZZtBxLyaaRH3GxxyXXkAGXmj19bzeKf1Bj0g22FeUDfCafTpyMV1QlzsNggPphE_kmLEM_Zpfr_o2EXQj31WaxJMg_qK-ONXoP/s1600-h/Gandering+Geese+lo+res+11+14+07.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknqrR1MpKQmggTd-yjKi3pYt_Q3pxoNfywaYEso7yPYZZtBxLyaaRH3GxxyXXkAGXmj19bzeKf1Bj0g22FeUDfCafTpyMV1QlzsNggPphE_kmLEM_Zpfr_o2EXQj31WaxJMg_qK-ONXoP/s320/Gandering+Geese+lo+res+11+14+07.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392494747050948818" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"Gandering Geese"<br />24" x 20"<br />Watercolor on Arches 140 CP<br /><br />My watercolor painting, "Gandering Geese," is on display at Farnsworth Pavillion in the Ley Student Center as a part of the "Water-Effects on Life in the Houston Area" Conference at Rice University in Houston, Texas, USA. The art will be on exhibit until October 28.<br /><br />About my painting: this watercolor was painted in 2007 using photos that I took at the Duck Pond on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, USA. I was really pleased with the way the sunlight was just glowing on this white goose. So fun to paint! And of course, the white of this goose is the white of the paper. This is a transparent watercolor painting.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-2501411477080088002009-10-04T19:32:00.005-05:002010-04-08T12:03:59.057-05:00"Mykonos in May" receives the Jack Richeson Merchandise Award!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQjVrdHW2c3HpREcIEqNQ-tnLZ8h8L3yUrPwHQwFyhot8f8RDvLtnwBMyUc8I_S9aFBxP9j1y-t1f-g3uPiBsoSNKsVfnYjSrEoJIrjJ1c6aPKt2AbHWXCmCZ7jzadkbAnwe9vWw0t2jki/s1600-h/Mykonos+in+May+blog.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQjVrdHW2c3HpREcIEqNQ-tnLZ8h8L3yUrPwHQwFyhot8f8RDvLtnwBMyUc8I_S9aFBxP9j1y-t1f-g3uPiBsoSNKsVfnYjSrEoJIrjJ1c6aPKt2AbHWXCmCZ7jzadkbAnwe9vWw0t2jki/s320/Mykonos+in+May+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388907882933535186" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"Mykonos in May"<br />23.5" x 17.5"<br />Watercolor on Arches 300 CP<br /><br />My watercolor painting, "Mykonos in May," has been accepted in the Watercolor Art Society-Houston 40th Annual Members Exhibit. It also received the Jack Richeson Merchandise Award, so I am very pleased that this painting has finally been given a nod of approval from a nationally known juror, Jan Fabian Wallake, author of Watercolor: Pour It On. I hope you will make plans to attend the Opening Reception on Friday, October 9, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the WAS-H Gallery, 1601 West Alabama, Houston TX 77006. Wine and refreshments will be served. Judge Jan Wallake will be giving awards at 6:30 pm. This wonderful show will be on exhibit from Tuesday, October 6 to Friday, November 6, 2009, so if you are unable to attend the opening reception, try to make plans to see the show at some point over the next month. You will not be disappointed, I promise!Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-31707757601119490142009-09-26T09:18:00.008-05:002010-04-08T11:58:16.339-05:00Fall is in the Air<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtxly1hiMo1NDNIcVTox3hCeolnVtvV7LcxhTCbyxSKWYAxbhxBUAJM-fv7I689wQzBWhiFROlZeILIg1EoxOU8wke_qUWy6Iw0t4nleodpK3XXSvKF1rrzphMOU6PK1oNdEGtC4QNkqh/s1600-h/mums_lores.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtxly1hiMo1NDNIcVTox3hCeolnVtvV7LcxhTCbyxSKWYAxbhxBUAJM-fv7I689wQzBWhiFROlZeILIg1EoxOU8wke_qUWy6Iw0t4nleodpK3XXSvKF1rrzphMOU6PK1oNdEGtC4QNkqh/s320/mums_lores.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385784140609784418" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"Fall Mums"<br />7" x 7"<br />Watercolor on Arches 140 CP<br /><br />This is a watercolor of a mingling of mums, in all the colors of a crisp fall morning! This image, titled <span style="font-style:italic;">Fall Mums</span>, also appears in my set of Floral Seasons note cards in <a href="http://www.beckybrocato.etsy.com">my Etsy shop.</a><br /><br />I've also recently started on a new commission of a couple of cute kiddos, a sister and a brother in a little red Radio Flyer wagon. Such a timeless image! It is from a photo taken several years ago by my client. I think they are around 1 and 5 in the image. So fun! I will be posting that when it is complete.<br /><br />I have been in two Art Shows recently, selling my note cards, prints, bookmarks, small pocket note books, etc. Both shows were successful, and I will be in two more this fall. I am looking forward to meeting and visiting with new people in my community, and sharing information about my art.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-72950803385653158382009-06-29T12:47:00.010-05:002009-06-30T23:01:53.087-05:00In the Garden - Caladium Note cards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2jteRfcJnKgodLbTa016zBYEQcRtZVi-dbqLdWg7xxC14ERwsrGIeKtinXZlAwboVHUiJu6pzj9KigPz_289yQswuMU3EJvULTAXy7gk9fp93b70ODex-8ZSuJkwHD_cJRcDDT5ey9gQ/s1600-h/caladiums_allcards_etsy1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2jteRfcJnKgodLbTa016zBYEQcRtZVi-dbqLdWg7xxC14ERwsrGIeKtinXZlAwboVHUiJu6pzj9KigPz_289yQswuMU3EJvULTAXy7gk9fp93b70ODex-8ZSuJkwHD_cJRcDDT5ey9gQ/s320/caladiums_allcards_etsy1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352811936861379650" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed painting these four varieties of Caladiums: Gingerland, Miss Muffet, White Queen and Red Flash. The fused and blended colors of watercolor fit these lovely garden favorites to a T.<br /><br />I just listed a set of note cards for purchase on <a href="http://www.beckybrocato.etsy.com">my Etsy shop</a> featuring these four paintings. I'm a bit of a paper snob, so the quality on these are premium: Classic Crest 80 lb Solar White with matching envelopes (not cheap see-through envelopes!). Blank inside for your personal message. They are great as a treat for yourself (everyone needs to send a handwritten note from time to time!) or as a gift for a special someone: teacher, new bride, birthday girl, gardener.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-80995856672061414622009-06-22T09:10:00.007-05:002009-10-29T09:11:44.408-05:00"King Me!"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcupgagbEkWCQoA9LhBZaiOi-iYP8ZdoPV6m6saKGBTocQ4KvXVL6OAD5Leqr-572ic99Tp7lQzkB3BYbJe0mKt1JdAOmMRCgosoYcTvLIuTazkwa-oRMSYLakNzO5opFXumHwow2JCYy/s1600-h/duncan_tucker_portrait_lores.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcupgagbEkWCQoA9LhBZaiOi-iYP8ZdoPV6m6saKGBTocQ4KvXVL6OAD5Leqr-572ic99Tp7lQzkB3BYbJe0mKt1JdAOmMRCgosoYcTvLIuTazkwa-oRMSYLakNzO5opFXumHwow2JCYy/s320/duncan_tucker_portrait_lores.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350157063564367634" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"King Me!"<br />18.75" x 12.5"<br />Watercolor on Arches 300 CP<br /><br />As you may recall, I painted a portrait commission of <a href="http://beckybrocato.blogspot.com/2008/11/breakfast-with-nochio.html">Lily and her doll</a> a few months back, "Breakfast With 'Nochio." Here are her two brothers, Tucker and Duncan, playing a game of checkers out on the back deck at their grandparents' home. Just another little moment in time. I hope the family will cherish these paintings for a lifetime!Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059009365737155882.post-68711187624715280732009-05-12T16:56:00.009-05:002009-10-29T09:12:27.407-05:00Summer is on its way-Caladiums!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxSZFHhv4yHi6PjFxBdS3-j5b1MPGPw6Q3eCHSR9jRSt2ngbTyfHY0MMVTZqr_wivxJvWoTa2iOAU8ssNZl_FFVT91Iw-3iGrEXfFwO6rA1wTvOqH2D-D5c-ZEckHDdjFgOQR0TixxIeQ/s1600-h/caladiums_2_etsy1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxSZFHhv4yHi6PjFxBdS3-j5b1MPGPw6Q3eCHSR9jRSt2ngbTyfHY0MMVTZqr_wivxJvWoTa2iOAU8ssNZl_FFVT91Iw-3iGrEXfFwO6rA1wTvOqH2D-D5c-ZEckHDdjFgOQR0TixxIeQ/s320/caladiums_2_etsy1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335061687646744978" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />©Becky Brocato<br />"Caladiums-Miss Muffet"<br />Image size: 5" x 5" (12.7 x 12.7cm)<br />Paper size: 8.5" x 11" (21.59 x 27.94cm)<br />Paper: Classic Crest Solar White 80 lb acid free card stock<br />Unmatted and Unframed<br /><br />I just listed some new items in <a href="http://www.beckybrocato.etsy.com">my Etsy shop</a>. They are reproductions of several varieties of caladiums that I painted in watercolor. This one is my favorite - Miss Muffet variety. I loved painting these! The colors were fun to blend and fuse.<br /><br />I also painted on Duncan and Tucker's portraits today. They are looking nice! Will post when completed, and after delivery to their family.Becky Brocatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816838985203375662noreply@blogger.com7