International Artist

There are several periodicals on the market today for the art world. I have subscribed to several in the past.My all time favorite is definitely "International Artist"   . Every  issue has an art prize challenge series based on a theme landscape, floral, still life etc. The entries can be in a variety of mediums oil, acrylics, pastels etc. The winners share their design strategy in creating their art work including techniques and materials. It also includes articles on different mediums sharing the artist's step by step process. It has great variety and a wealth of information. So the next time you are at a book store I encourage you to pick up a copy.

Happy Creating!!

Sheila Hibbert

Peacock Appreciation

A BIG thank you to everyone who voted for my "Peacock " painting in the Daniel Smith's weekly contest! Because of your votes my painting was selected as one of the weekly winners. It will now advance to the monthly contest which will start the first Monday in May (the 6th). I will let everyone how they can vote when the time gets here. Winners of the monthly contest will be judged by professional artist and professors. The grand prize is a trip to Seattle and "Full Art Studio"!!!

Thank you all for voting and helping me advance in the competition. Hoping to make you all proud and win the grand prize!!

Happy Creating!

Sheila Hibbert

Daniel Smith Contest

Hello Everyone,

 

My “Peacock” painting got accepted in Daniel Smith's weekly contest. You can help me get enough votes to  be entered into the monthly contest.

Here is how it works:

Go to link below-

http://www.danielsmithblog.com/?page_id=3918

SEARCH –  HIBBERT ( MY LAST NAME) OR PEACOCK  and my painting will come up. Everyone can vote once a day from Monday April 8th - Sunday April 14th.

I would appreciate your votes!!

Thanks,

Sheila Hibbert

www.artbysheila.com

Add A Little Sparkle

I recently finished an oil painting of a "Peacock". In the planning stages of this painting I was looking for some paints that would help give my work that extra touch of color. In nature, as a bird turns, the sunlight reflects and you see different colors from different angles.

I was introduced to Daniel Smith Luminescent Oil Colors www.danielsmith.com.  These paints are awesome. There are several iridescent and pearlescent colors in the Luminescent line of oil paints. These oils have the ability to reflect light and add some dramatic color- shifting effects. I am so glad I found them and feel like they added the extra touch I was looking for. They also offer these in their acrylic line. So if you are looking for something to give your painting that extra sparkle give these a try!!

"Peacock"

18 x 18 Oil on Canvas

Happy Creating!!

Sheila