Portraits - Joy M. Wallace Artwork

Colored Pencils, Christmas Ornaments, and Holiday Commissions

by jjohns73updated on 10/30/202110/30/2021Leave a Comment

A couple months ago, I came across a YouTube video showing an artist using colored pencils to draw animals and people. Of course, I have used colored pencils before, but hadn’t really done any “real” artwork with them in years and years. I got out my colored pencils and gave it a try. Colored pencil artwork goes slower than watercolor or pastels, so the size has been a little smaller than I normally work. I love the way they are not messy and you don’t need to get out a lot of supplies to use them. Here are some pieces with colored pencils that I feel pretty good about.

I’ve also been working on Christmas ornaments to sell this season. Here are some of my wood slice ornaments with original painting. This year, I have packaged some of them in fancy boxes to sell as a set of two or five ornaments. All of these below are for sale on my Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyWallaceArtwork?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

I still have a couple of openings for portraits or pet portraits that can be done in time for Christmas. If you are interested, please let me know so we can get started!

Book Your Portrait or Pet Portrait Now for the Holidays!

by jjohns73updated on 08/24/202108/23/2021Leave a Comment

If you have thought about purchasing an original custom portrait, pet portrait, or “special place portrait”, please go HERE to find out more about booking a painting in time for Christmas. Fill out the contact form and I will get in touch with you to answer your questions or get the process started.

“Thoughtful” is Going to be in a Show!

by jjohns73updated on 07/14/202102/27/2021Leave a Comment

I found out yesterday that one of my paintings, “Thoughtful,” has been accepted into the 2021 Arizona Pastel Artists Association’s Online Open National Exhibition. The exhibit will open March 31 at https://apaa.wildapricot.org/ and showcases artwork from the US and around the world.

I’ve Discovered Digital Art!

by jjohns73updated on 02/13/202102/12/2021Leave a Comment

I used to think that digital artwork was really not art. I know, I know, what was I thinking, right? I do think there can be some truth in that statement, but I have come to the conclusion that it is not always the case.

Sure, digital art apps and computer programs have a lot of filters and ways to manipulate the pictures and create the illusion that the one who “created” it is truly an artist. BUT….I have discovered that is also possible to actually create original artwork using some of these same computer apps and programs. I do need to explain here that the original artwork I am referring to doesn’t use the fancy filters and “computer-made” effects, just colors and digital brushes.

A few weeks ago, I bought an Apple Pencil and the Procreate app to use with my iPad. The discovery of these tools has been a game changer for me. I can sit in my recliner and draw and “paint” to my heart’s content without making any kind of mess. I know you are thinking that it is still not the same as painting with actual paints, and I would definitely agree. For sure, there is the aspect of manipulating the art materials (paints, pastels, pens, etc.) that is missing when you create digitally. I will absolutely keep on using the real art supplies and materials, but making artwork digitally is certainly a great compromise, especially when I don’t have a lot of time or am not in a place that lends itself to making a mess.

I have had some fun with some of the different effects that can be done in the Procreate app, but I have also done a few pieces that I would qualify as actual artwork. Here are several of those digital paintings.

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We’re Having a Sale!

by jjohns73updated on 09/08/202009/08/2020Leave a Comment

I have exciting news! If you have been thinking about a custom portrait or pet portrait, NOW IS THE TIME!

From now until the end of September, ALL CUSTOM PORTRAITS AND PET PORTRAITS ARE 20% OFF!!

It is now possible to purchase a custom portrait or pet portrait online from this website, or you can fill out the form on the Commission and Price Information page and I will contact you about your very own custom painting.

How cool is that?