Work in Progress-MacKenleigh

I am finally finished and happy with the

end result. She is such a great model.

Work in Progress-MacKenleigh

I am starting this portrait with an underpainting in

Colored Pencil. The surface is U Art. This is a new

technique I learned from Toni James at a workshop

a couple of weeks ago. This is my first project using

this technique. I will keep you posted on the results.

I am really enjoying it so far.

Waterlily Pond by Patty A. Sykes

"Waterlily Pond" by Patty A. Sykes

(c) 2010 16 x 20 Original Oil on Canvas.

This is a view of a Waterlily Pond at the

Wilds.

"Garden Wildflowers" by Patty A. Sykes

"Garden Wildflowers" (c) 2010 by Patty Sykes
Original Colored Pencil. This is the view
from my front window with the wildflowers
inside and outside. I love the black-eyed susans
and the coneflowers.

"Peonies in Blue" by Patty A Sykes

"Peonies in Blue" 14 x 18 Original Oil on Canvas.
(c) 2010 Patty A. Sykes. Peonies from my
garden.

"Clear Creek Path" by Patty A. Sykes

"Clear Creek Path" 12 x 16 Original oil
on Canvas (c) 2010 Patty A. Sykes
A beautiful park in Fairfield
County just south of Columbus.

Rose Garden Shadows by Patty A. Sykes

"Rose Garden Shadows" (c) 2010 Patty Sykes
9 x 12 Oil on Raymar Panel. I just love taking
walks at The Park of Roses.

Daisies and Tea by Patty A. Sykes

"Daisies and Tea" by Patty A. Sykes (c) 2010 11 x 14
Oil on Raymar Panel. I love the colors in this one.

Iris Twins by Patty A. Sykes

"Iris Twins" 8 x 8 Oil on Wrapped Canvas
(c) 2010 Patty Sykes. I wanted to try
painted flowers with a bright border.
I am pleased with the results.

"The Pink Lady" by Patty A. Sykes

"The Pink Lady" (c) 2010 Patty Sykes

I had this tin tile 12 x 12 and decided to paint

the rose on it with oils. I am pleased with the

result.

Stream at Maumee Bay by Patty A Sykes

"Stream at Maumee Bay" by Patty A Sykes
6 x 8 on Raymar Panel (c) 2010. Maumee
Bay is one of my favorite State Parks in Ohio.
The scenery is wonderful and you are so close to
Lake Erie.

Poppy Trio by Patty A. Sykes

"Poppy Trio" by Patty A. Sykes (c) 2010
I was finally able to get outside to paint.
It felt great. My first subject was my
newly blooming poppies. 10 x 14 Original Oils
on Raymar Panel.

Brite Lights by Patty A. Sykes

"Brite Lights" by Patty A. Sykes 16 x20
Original Oils (c) 2009 on Gallery Wrap Canvas.
This is one of 39 paintings that is on display
at the Innis House at Innis Woods Garden for
my show "Natures Melodies" which runs from
May 4 through May 28th. Reception is May
23rd 2pm-4pm

Spring Blush (Peony) by Patty A. Sykes

I am just back home from Coast 2 Coast Creative

Arts Conference in Toronto, Canada where I

taught "Spring Blush". A great group of painters.

A good time was had by all.

Butterfly Landing by Patty A. Sykes

"Butterfly Landing" by Patty A. Sykes (c) 2010
Original Colored Pencil on Wood. This was so much
fun. I loved the subject and the materials.

"Floral Elegance" by Patty A. Sykes

"Floral Elegance" by Patty A. Sykes
16 x 12 Original Oil on Raymar Panel (c) 2010
Available

Three Daisies by Patty A. Sykes

"Three Daisies" by Patty A. Sykes 6 x 6 original oils
The daisies remind me that spring is just around the
corner.

Green Apples by Patty A. Sykes

"Green Apples" by Patty A. Sykes
8 x 10 Original Oils on Raymar Panel
Available.

Granny Smith Apple by Patty A Sykes

"Granny Smith Apple" by Patty A Sykes (c) 2010
6 x 6 Original Oil 6 x6 on Raymar Panel. Available.

Red Apples by Patty A Sykes

Red Apples by Patty A Sykes (c) 2010

8 x 10 Oil on Raymar Panel Available

I just wanted to paint these apples

before my husband had a chance to

eat them. Gotta love him.

Pink Tulips with Pink Ribbon by Patty A Sykes

"Pink Tulips with Pink Ribbon" original oil by

Patty A. Sykes (c) 2010 10 x 12 on Raymar Panel.

Available. I went shopping for daffodils but these

pink tulips were so beautiful, I was naturally

drawn to them. I am thinking spring, since we

have about 10 inches of snow.

Kaitlin by Patty A. Sykes

"Kaitlin" is another in series of colored pencil

sketches. A beautiful grand-daughter. She

makes a great subject with those huge eyes.

9 x 12 on Canson paper (c) Patty A. Sykes

"Christian" by Patty A. Sykes

"Christian" Colored Pencil on Canson Paper
9 x 12 by Patty A. Sykes (c) 2010
I am having a great time doing
the sketches. (Another grandson)
They give me plenty of material to
work from.

Krystal Ann by Patty A. Sykes

"Krystal Ann" is the second in my series of Colored Pencil

Portraits. This is my daughter at a much younger age.

Colored Pencil on Canson paper 9 x 12. I am having

fun with these. (c) 2010 Patty A. Sykes

Life at the Top by Patty A. Sykes

"Life at the Top" was accepted in Wings, Tails and Scales,

(a juried exhibiton) which is An Art Exhibition Celebrating

Animals,held in conjunction with The Midwest Veterinary

Conference held at the Greater Columbus Convention

Center February 25-28, 2010.

The inspiration came from "The Wilds" and it is an orginal

colored pencil on a 9x12 pastel board.

Brandon by Patty A Sykes

"Brandon" My first attempt at a colored pencil
portrait. This is my oldest grandson. He makes
a great model. This was done on Canson Colored
Paper with a very limited palette. Original
Colored Pencil (c) 2010 Patty Sykes

Day's End by Patty A. Sykes

"Day's End" by Patty A. Sykes (c)2009

Original Oils on Canvas 12 x 16

This painting is a subject for a written lesson

which can be found in the Dec/Jan issue of

The Interactive Artist Magazine. To obtain a

copy or subscription the link is InteractiveArtistMagazine.org

Daisies in Red by Patty A. Sykes

"Daisies in Red" by Patty A. Sykes (c) 2010
Original Oils 6 x 8 on Raymar Panel Available
The white daisies were a perfect combination
with the round red vase.

The Lineup by Patty A. Sykes

"The Lineup" by Patty A. Sykes
Oils on Raymar Panel 8 x 10
Available (c) 2010
Happy New Year! It is snowing and
has been snowing all day. Such a beautiful
site. Also a great day to paint!