My Artwork in Ann Kullberg's CP Treasures, Volume II

Hello All!

I am excited to announce that my artwork has been accepted to be published in Ann Kullberg's CP Treasures, Volume II book.  I am very honored to be selected because there was over 600 entries and I believe only about 75 were selected out of that 600.   I'm not sure exactly when the book will be available but from what I understand it will be available for the Holidays. I'll keep you posted as to when the book can be purchased. 

My artwork was also in the first volume, here's the link of where it can be purchased: http://annkullberg.com/collections/books-more/products/cp-treasures-volume-one

For those of you who are wondering about the progress of my own book, I'm still working on it.  I had to put it on hold for a while because of a family illness but I am happy to say that I am now back to work on the book.  I have gotten 3 3/4 chapters done out of 8 so hopefully the book will be done next year before the holidays.

Thank you to all of you who have sent me pictures to use in the book!
Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Colored Pencil Workshop Cruise

8 Day Bahama Workshop Cruise

Join us on the Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas

March 22-29, 2014

Info & registration: 1-800-253-0116, or http://annkullberg.com/pages/colored-pencil-workshop-cruises

 

$909 includes all three workshops!  (Interior stateroom/double occupancy, price subject to availability, taxes and departure fees are additional; group rate available for guests not taking workshops) 

 

Just the facts: 

Departure Port: New Orleans

Visiting Ports: Key West, Florida,  Nassau - Bahamas, Coco Cay - Bahamas

Workshops conducted on the three "At Sea" days.  No workshops held during port days.

Workshop hours:  9:00 to 3:00  /  Workshop location: Conference Center on board

Instructors:  Ann Kullberg, Gemma Gylling & Gretchen Parker

 

Class size firmly limited to 24. Non-workshop participants are more than welcome.
Bring a spouse, a friend...your mom! 

Animal Art Exhibition - Special Merit

Double Trouble

I am thrilled to hear that my bobcat kittens, titled, Double Trouble, have been selected for a Special Merit Award for the Animals Art Exhibition at the Light Space & Time Gallery.  This piece was done with 100% colored pencils on suede mat board.

Here's the link to the exhibit:  http://www.lightspacetime.com/current-juried-art-exhibition/

Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

Scratch Board Art - "A Quiet Respect" Cougar

A Quiet Respect

Hello All,

As I'm sure some of you already know, my daughter has been very ill, she contracted the flesh eating bacteria.  She was in ICU for over a week, had three surgeries, but is now doing better.  She is currently in a rehab hospital that specializes in that kind of wound care and will be there for at least another couple of months, maybe more.  The last couple of months have been very scary for our family.  

While I was visiting her in the hospital all day long I thought I would try to do some scratch board art.  It is something I have always wanted to try.  What is so nice about scratch board is while I was sitting there for hours all I needed was the scratching tool and the scratch board.  

No don't worry..... I am still going to do first love, Colored Pencil, and I am continuing on my book but the scratch board was so therapeutic while I was sitting there for hours.  I did put my book on hold for a few months because of what we were going through but I will be starting back up on it in the next week or two.

This piece is titled "A Quiet Respect" done by scratching away the black ink to expose the white clay board under the ink.  I also did a little bit of colorizing with a few colored inks.  I came up with this title because I couldn't believe how much pain my daughter was going through and how well she is handling this horrible situation, she has needed lots of strength to go through this.

Don't forget....... Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

City of Brea Art Gallery

I was thrilled to see that the City of Brea Art Gallery chose my artwork, "Animal Totem; Cougar and the Cloud Spirits"  to use in the promotional material for the Colored Pencil Society of America's Exhibition.  Woo Hoo!!

Colored Pencil Society Artists Reception

Dear Friends and Family,

You are invited to attend the 21st Annual Colored Pencil Society of America’s International Juried Exhibition, at the City of Brea Art Gallery.

My artwork is one of the 120 pieces of artwork that was selected to be exhibited in the show.

The Artist’s Reception for this exhibit, will take place on Saturday, August 3rd from 7-9 PM. There will be light refreshments at the reception. I will be there, along with many well know Colored Pencil Artists. You will be amazed at what can be created with colored pencils. Please stop by and say hi!

For information regarding the artist reception you can go to the following links:

www.breagallery.com

www.cpsa.org

Artists For Consevation Art Exhibit

Here's Lookin' at Ya!

Hi All,

I just got notification that my artwork titled, "Here's Lookin' At Ya!" has been accepted in the Artists for Conservation art exhibit.

When judging the art they accepted 197 pieces to be displayed online in the virtual gallery and among those selected for the virtual gallery, 80 were selected for the live exhibit at the Art Festival in Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, BC.  My piece was one of the 80 selected for the live exhibit, so it will be displayed in the live and the virtual exhibit.  I am so excited and honored!!

Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

Hey everyone.... I desperately need your help!! As many of you may know, I am in the process of creating a book. The book is on how to draw cats (both wild and domestic) with colored pencils. I have lots and lots of pictures of wild cats but I don't have very many pictures of domestic cats. If you have cats and want them to be drawn by me and in my book, please send me pictures. I need high a resolution photo, 240-300 DPI and minimum of 1800 pixels. If you plan on taking new photos for this occasion be sure to set your digital camera on large images, those should be plenty big enough for me. The photos have to be clear and not blurry. If you have some pictures you would like to share send me a message at this link:  Contact Gemma and I will give you an email address of where they can be sent. I really appreciate any help I can get!!

Don't forget..... Keep Scribbling!!!
Gemma

Snow Leopard Eye

Snow Leopard Eye

Hi Everyone!

I'm continuing to write the book, "Complete Colored Pencil Guide to Cats, Wild and Domestic".

I have finished 3 chapters and I'm almost done with the forth.  I have 8 total chapters to do.  I'm not necessarily creating the chapters in order.  I have the Introduction done, Chapter 1 & 2 and Chapter 5 done as well.  I'm now working on Chapter 3 which is, "Features, Eyes, Nose, Ears and Mouths.  

This is one of the eyes, I just finished.  It's the eye of a very young snow leopard.  I had so much fun photographing this leopard, he is a real cutie.  His eyes were a very interesting color so I thought it would be great exercise for the book.

If you have any questions please let me know..... Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Animal Totem; Cougar and the Cloud Spirits

"Animal Totem; Cougar and the Cloud Spirits"

Hi All,

I am very excited to announce that my colored pencil artwork titled, "Animal Totem; Cougar and the Cloud Spirits" has been accepted in the Colored Pencil Society of America's 21st Annual International Exhibition, in Brea, CA.

The exhibition will be at the City of Brea Art Gallery, July 31st thru September 13, 2013.  I'm looking forward to viewing the show while attending the convention, one of my favorite things to do every year.  I entered two pieces, this one and the two bobcat kittens titled, "Double Trouble".  Only one piece can be accepted so I will probably enter the bobcats again next year.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to ask.  Don't forget to "Keep Scribbling"!
Gemma

My Dog and I at the Dog Show

Hi All,

I thought I would post a video of my dog, Cage, and myself at the dog show yesterday.  He got the second leg of his CD title (Companion Dog).  He was such a good boy and the judge really like him!  Here's the link the video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8vGpkk81Q

Gemma

Bobcat Kittens "Double Trouble" 2

Double Trouble

I did some more tweaking on this piece.  I didn't like the way the side of the faces was working along with some suggestions from my treasured friend and expert artist, Arlene Steinberg.

Anyway...... I made some corrections, let me know if you think it works!

Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma