When in doubt . . .

When in doubt about everything, which seems to be the norm lately, all I can do is go back to just sitting at my kitchen table and drawing.  I haven't worn myself out on the figures yet but I do feel the urge to get the transparent watercolors out and do some still lifes.  I've had some artists ask me what is gouache?  It is an opaque watercolor.  Gouache will dry darker than what you put down unlike transparent watercolor which will dry lighter.  And like transparent watercolor you have to be pretty sure of what you put down.  There is little or no room for going over it! 

And if you are interested in purchasing any of these drawings you may contact me at 

peggi@krollroberts.com or Facebook.

Thank you!

"Hey Now"

Gouache

8" x 5"

$20

SOLD

"Casual"

Gouache

8" x 5"

$20

SOLD

"Floating in Pink"

Gouache

8" x 5"

$20

SOLD

How to order!

I've added a few more and I want to let everyone know how to order a drawing if desired!  Just email me.  I haven't figured out how to work it on PayPal.  My email is 

peggi@krollroberts.com.  

Refer to the title and I will ship it right away.  And then you send me $20.  That's it!  Know that these are original gouache drawings.  They are NOT prints!  No gallery has these.  I am the only purveyor of these drawings.

"Walking in Stripes"

Gouache

5" x 8"

$20

SOLD

"Mini Skirt Dots"

Gouache

5" x 8"

$20

SOLD

"Dancing to their own beat"

Gouache

9" x 12"

$65

SOLD

Back to the drawing.

I just finished teaching a workshop out of my studio.  We have all been sick with colds and now on the tail end.  So I have a minute to offer some new gouache drawings.  Can I get as much living gesture with as little line as possible.  I keep working at it.  It leaves so much room for the viewer to participate.

I know I don't enjoy being told the "entire story" pictorially that is.  I do though love all the seedy details in those Vanity Fair Magazine articles. 

"Fearless"

Gouache

51/2" x 8"

$20

SOLD

Remember!  $20 includes shipping!

"Casual and Evening"

Gouache

5" x 8"

$20

SOLD

"The Models"

Gouache

51/2" x 8"

$20

SOLD

"Wild Things"

Gouache

5" x 8"

$20

SOLD

"Lavender Breeze"

Gouache

5" x 8"

$20

SOLD

"Blue Breeze"

Gouache

5" x 8"

$20

SOLD

"Iconic Shifts"

Gouache

5" x 8"

$20

SOLD

End of 2012 gouache drawings!

"Line Dance"

Gouache

9" x 6"

$20

SOLD

These may be the last drawings of 2012.  I'm not sure.  I've been super busy over the holidays but still getting some creative time in here and there.  Am working on a book also.  Girls were home so I was able to create a whole new album of wonderful movement photos with them wearing different outfits. 

Looking forward to sitting down with my gouache again.  A very Happy New Year to all!

"Peace, Baby"

Gouache

9" x 6"

$20

SOLD

"Fabulous Pants"

Gouache

9" x 6"

$20

SOLD

"Whatever"

Gouache

9" x 6"

$20

SOLD

"Groovin Down"

Gouache

9" x 6"

$20

SOLD

Equipment for right outside our studio.

I get asked a lot about my equipment and my favorite set ups.  This is just one.  I love my Julian Half Box Easel.  I leave it set up all the time.  This is a newer one but I've had one for over 30 years and honestly I wouldn't be able to fold it up because one leg is taped.   I can carry this easily all over the yard to spots I like.  I stack and tape the paper palettes to the drawer and store extra paint, panels and turp in the back.  I don't have to run back and forth to the studio if I run out of white!  It's  a classic.  

It's easy to lift and walk around with.  I do have to watch the legs not to get hung up on a bush or some corner of the house or studio.  Not really a problem.

Taping the paper palettes to the drawer keeps the palette from falling off!  

I just carry extra everything in the back part of the easel.  So convenient!

I can always find time to draw.

"Young Dance"

5" x 8"

Gouache

$20

SOLD

I had time to draw again today.  A passion.  Please excuse the photography!  The paper these are painted on is actually a light white!  Colors are a bit more saturated.  Maybe I'll repost and shoot them in outside daylight.  You can get a better idea from the other drawings posted.  After must insistence from my husband I raised the price $5.  It really is a steal.  A steal for me!  I love what I do.  I love to experiment.  We all need to reach our full potential.

"Blue Angel"

5" x 8"

Gouache

$20

SOLD

"Dancing Dolls"

5" x 8"

Gouache

$20

SOLD

"Bringing down the House"

5" x 8"

Gouache

$20

SOLD

"Dance Pants"

5" x 8"

Gouache

$20

SOLD

"Dancing Spirits"

5" x 8"

Gouache

$20

SOLD

Got some more laundry done!

"Dancing in Purple and Green"

5" x 8"

Gouache

$20

SOLD

"Dancing in Orange and Blue"

5" x 8"

Gouache

$20

SOLD

"Dancing Dots"

5" x 8"

Gouache

$20

SOLD

"Go Go Boots"

5" x 8"

Gouache

$20

SOLD

"Pink Angel"

5" x 8"

Gouache

$20

SOLD

Original drawings in gouache on acid free paper.   OK, I raised the price a bit to cover shipping and shipping supplies.  My husband insisted!  I said I want everyone to be able to afford an original work.  Really, the frame will cost more than the art!  I suggest a pale colored or neutral mat with a simple thin frame of about the same value as the mat.  Looks striking and leaves the contrast for the figure.  Try not to have too much value contrast between the mat and frame.