Painting on the computer

I have written before about how I create my art photography: http://jancoffman.blogspot.com/2008/06/process-of-creating-my-art.html

Here is a picture of me painting on my Wacom Tablet that is connected to my computer.

Visions

Yesterday, I delivered my entry form for the Visions Photography Contest during the Fine Arts Festival late in September in Columbia, MO. This may be one of my entries.

Your comments helped me win contest

Jesse Hall Reflected

Do you remember back on June 29th I asked for comments on which of the three pictures I should enter in the Mizzou Alumni Calendar Contest? Guess what! The picture with the most comments from all of you on this blog is the one that won the contest! I had my doubts about it, because it was so different from anything else that I had seen on the calendar. Thank you for your wonderful comments. I am thrilled. This will be the third year in a row to have my photos in the calendar.

Similar pictures – Different techniques

I have just finished two similar pictures using two completely different techniques. They are both pictures of a lighthouse at sunset in St. Joseph, MI. The first is a grayscale and the second technique is a painting of a photograph that was taken later the same evening. I have added a couple of close-ups of the painting.

Wild Columbine

The wild columbine is one of my favorite flowers and was so much fun to paint. The colors are so delicate which makes a perfect match to the beautiful design of this flower. Only God can create such beauty.

I have found the answer to my question at Fort Scott

I have found the answer to my question about the item at Fort Scott. Go to the earlier link to see a picture of the item unfolded!
http://jancoffman.blogspot.com/2008/07/fort-scott-kansas.html

Les Bourgeois Vineyards Wine Label

My photograph is on 2007 Merlot: This early released Merlot made with grapes grown in CA offers bright cherry and boysenberry aromas with roasted peppercorns riding on a long lingering finish. Last fall I entered the wine label contest at Les Bourgeois Vineyards. I was very excited when I was informed that I had won the contest. The photograph that won is A Little Fog which is pictured at the top of my blog. The three artists that won now have their art on the labels of the Collectors Series Wines.

Boy fishing by the lighthouse

I felt lucky that I was able to catch a picture of this boy sitting and fishing, because he didn’t stay in one position for very long. Shortly after I took this picture, he moved over to the other side of the lighthouse to fish with his father. I have included close-ups of two different parts of this picture. There is a man fishing from his boat that I didn’t notice until I put the picture on my computer and zoomed in close. While in Michigan, the sunsets were beautiful. The water reflected it which doubled the color. The sun was still up but the color of the sky had already started changing.

Visiting Southwest Michigan

The last two weeks have been a time to take pictures. We visited family in Indiana; and then after a few hours of driving, we settled into our room on the sixth floor of an inn in St. Joseph, Michigan. Our room looked out over Lake Michigan and the lighthouse. We spent the days exploring the local area and making short trips. I took pictures and read while Jim wrote poetry and read. This picture was taken from the restaurant window of our inn; the lighthouse is a special draw for people to visit the community as well as the lake.