Category Archives: Nature

Mar 22 2015
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abstract, calla fogarty, calm, Calm, Emotion, Nature, painting, Uncategorized, watercolor

Three Hundred and Forty -Two!

Time to mass produce. The weekend arrives and I feel like from Friday at 4 pm to Sunday at 10 pm I am just pushing through image after image. I tend to work on multiple at one time which helps because I’m constantly looking at each image from a different perspective. I don’t really have time to get caught up in one element or image. I find that if I have 4 images happening on one piece of plexi they tend to feed off each other whether it be color or subject matter. I saw that happening in the next few pieces. I always love the abstract images because they tend to teach me more about how to work with watercolor. They are much more experimental than the animal based imagery. Enjoy and see you next time.

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Mar 16 2015
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animals, branches, calla fogarty, Critters, Emotion, fox, Nature, painting, Uncategorized, uneasy, watercolor

Three Hundred and Thirty-Eight!

Foxes are pretty darn amazing or should I say fantastic. After watching the movie Fantastic Mr. Fox (absolutely worth watching) I naturally decided that I would integrate a fox into my imagery this weekend. If you have ever seen a video about foxes diving for mice under the snow you will understand just how amazing their hunting/hearing skills really are. This image was an attempt at merging the furry critter with my abstract world. Not exactly successful but on the right track. I accidentally made it look like the branches are impaling the fox (not my intention).  Unfortunately this leads down the road of a hunting more than I would ever like to go down. I guess I will have to do a bit more pre-planning on the next piece. Enjoy and see you next time!

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Mar 16 2015
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animals, calla fogarty, dog, Nature, painting, portrait, snow, Uncategorized, watercolor

Three Hundred and Thirty-Seven!

It’s Lady Boo Boo in all her glory! For those who have not had the pleasure of meeting this fantastic lady, this is my Pomeranian. She is quite the lady and has a very majestic way about her. She always stands tall and alert even as she gets older. This winter was fun as she loves the snow and utilized the snow piles in our yards as look out posts.  I do not have too much more to say other than I am pumped that I was able to capture her aging face in this image as I tend to always make her look like a younger pup. This is who she really is… Enjoy and see you next time.

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Mar 16 2015
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Three Hundred and Thirty-Four!

Sometimes you just need to revert back to an earlier style to keep your self moving in the right direction. This and the next image are not my favorites but they helped me stay focused and that is all I really needed this week. What I do enjoy is the transparency of layers that is happening due to an under painting. Enjoy and see you next time!

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Mar 16 2015
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abstract, branches, calla fogarty, calm, Calm, doodles at work, drawing, Emotion, focused, Nature, pen, quiet, tree, Uncategorized

Three Hundred and Thirty-Two!

Line work, like you see in the image below, is so relaxing for me. It is somewhat meditative to just get lost in the repetitive behavior. It is funny, I tend to draw things like this on the sides of note pages or while attending a meeting, it doesn’t distract me but almost relaxes and focuses my mind. I once heard that those who doodle while they listen to a lecture or meeting actually retain more information, I think it works for me otherwise I distract myself by looking out the window. Funny how a bird outside a window or an interesting cloud can completely take me away but a page full of doodles focuses my mind on what I am hearing. Enjoy and see you next time.

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Mar 16 2015
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animals, calla fogarty, Critters, drawing, hands, Nature, painting, pen, squirrel, Uncategorized, watercolor, winter

Three Hundred and Thirty!

Nothing like a Squirrel praising the sky. Maybe this means spring is coming? Or maybe he is begging for winder to be over. Another arctic blast arrived last night and with it a few inches of snow. I think by diving into imagery of happy critters and sunny skies I am subconsciously trying to promote a healthier state of mind. Winter is becoming a drag… At least this guy exists though, even with the wiggliest fingers I have ever seen. Enjoy, see you next time!

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Mar 08 2015
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abstract, calla fogarty, calm, challenge update, drawing, marker, painting, People, snow, Uncategorized, watercolor

Three Hundred and Twenty Eight! 

Woke up early this morning and when I looked out at the snow I saw a cluster of shapes which at 6:30am looked like a bunch of faces. Easy image and great way to start the day. Enjoy and see you next time!

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Mar 08 2015
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Three Hundred and Twenty Four!

A busy weekend of painting. Really getting nervous that I may not finish this challenge on time. I have already decided that if I am not there but close in the days leading up I am taking a day or two off from work. This is one of nine images that are making up one larger piece. I can’t wait to share the collection but all in good time. Enjoy and see you next time!

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Mar 02 2015
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calla fogarty, challenge update, Nature, painting, snow, Uncategorized, watercolor

Three Hundred and Eighteen! 

We went for a walk up the Fort Revere in Hull, MA. to see what the town looked like after such a snow filled winter. The image was rather interesting, fully frozen harbor on one side snow-covered everything and small masses of land just showing small bits of life here and there. The forts have always been an interesting place to visit. The forts themselves are crumbling due to a lack of funding or interest to preserve them but they still function and are currently safe to walk through. They are concrete forms built into the hillside covered partially in grass. The walls have been tagged by all locals with an assortment of words and images, nothing too impressive but regardless the color always makes for an interesting backdrop. I used this imagery as inspiration for the piece. Enjoy and see you next time!

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Mar 02 2015
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animals, branches, calla fogarty, challenge update, Critters, Nature, painting, raccoon, Uncategorized, watercolor

Three Hundred and Seventeen!

Arriving in my hometown for the weekend always allows me to take a deep breathe in and relax. I took full advantage and started painting immediately. I probably would have painted more had it not been for the evening movie watching session but in all fairness the movie was worth watching. (In case you are curious it was The Theory of Everything.) For those who may not know, raccoon’s are one of my favorite animals, I know most people hate them and think of them as a pest but I love them. The coloration or their fur is just amazing it even comes with a complimentary mask! I always thought how cool, they are born with a superhero suit on! Not to mention their tiny little fingers! Anyway, this is just another exploration of future critters that may take a more important role in future projects. Enjoy and see you next time!

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