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Dee Lessardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590767857814472211noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093689857048231560.post-23465786100622363132022-01-01T10:23:00.005-05:002022-01-03T20:08:24.423-05:00Happy New Year!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Being in quarentine has its benefits! At least for us creatives! Here is another drawing I did on my ipad. I use an art program called Procreate and an Apple Pencil. It is amazing how it responds and feels JUST like I am drawing on paper! Below is the finished drawing AND if you want to view the 60 second time lapse of the process, you may have to click on the link. Enjoy!<br />
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Little Flower Girl by Dee Lessard<br />
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I’m having SOOO much fun drawing on an ipad! I bought a program called Procreate and I’m using an apple pencil. I had purchased this program over a year ago and used it with a 3rd party art stylus. Unfortunately, the response wasn’t the greatest and I quickly got frustrated. Around Christmas time I upgraded my Ipad and found myself at the apple store taking a free class on Procreate. BUT....they let me use their apple pencil! (It responds JUST like a pencil on paper!) I was so excited with how well it worked and guess what I bought myself for Christmas?! So, there’s quite a learning curve with this program too. It can do SO much that us creatives can get lost in our own worlds for like...days!!! Here is one of the drawings I did recently. The program also records a time lapse in the program, so you can see the progression. It’s SO cool! I’ll see if I can upload it here. I’ll also post the finished picture.<br />
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Dee Lessardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590767857814472211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093689857048231560.post-54417234337354197082019-01-07T20:54:00.001-05:002019-01-07T20:54:29.888-05:00Happy 2019Life is interesting with twists and turns. Sometimes you see things coming and other times you are blind sided. Both equally describe our 2018. But we still reflect, count our blessings and hang onto faith for our future. I know I’m being ambiguous, because it’s way too involved to even start the dialog. But those who are close to me, know exactly what I am talking about. I am however looking forward to a more positive and art filled year ahead.<div>(And for others who have had a rough year, my prayers for you too for a more peaceful and blessed 2019!)<br><div><br><div>I thank those who have kept my hands in the oil paints with commission work. </div><div>Here is one I did for a family member. The structure is not actually a barn, just in design only. It is more however a shed with an upstairs. We refer to it as a “man cave”. It is actually a place where the start of “Ten Bends” brewery took place. They quickly outgrew it and moved to a commercial location.</div><div>The owners then sold their home where this shed resides to my niece and her husband. Of course this shed was a huge selling point to them as our nephew is an avid hunter, fisherman and all around sportsman. I was commissioned by his Mom and Dad as a Christmas gift. I was thrilled to part of the surprise! ❤️</div></div><div><br></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_15b2_e94e_6c0_ab08" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rxquddEirrs/XDQC1A2TvDI/AAAAAAAADtw/9EKZWWtgYxAxJV55mkBzjxRn9t61_jvoQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 446px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">“Small beginnings” 16x20 oil by Dee Lessard</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://deelessard.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">Visit website </font></a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.deelessard.blogspot.com/" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">Visit blog </font></a></div><div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://deelessard.com/Contact.html" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">All sales & inquiries </font></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeeLessard"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeeLessard" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">Prints available</font></a></a></div></div></div><br><br></div></div>Dee Lessardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590767857814472211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093689857048231560.post-36966951629397118142018-02-15T22:29:00.001-05:002018-02-15T22:57:31.693-05:00Day 7 -30 day challenge- Afternoon Rest<div style="text-align: left;">When I was growing up there was a wonderful zoo here in NH called </div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Benson’s Animal Farm in Hudson, NH. </div><div style="text-align: left;">It closed many years ago (30 yrs?) and it has now been refurbished as a wonderful </div><div style="text-align: left;">walking path with many places to sit, bring a picnic and just relax. </div><div style="text-align: left;">The Ape house is still there along with a few other landmarks which </div><div style="text-align: left;">make the park unique and interesting. The paths complete around 3.5 to 4 miles.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The park is alive with joggers, families with strollers and toddlers and even dog walkers. The place has been revitalized by sheer donations and people who volunteer their time to help groom and maintain it. If you haven’t been, it’s worth a visit. (At no charge)</div><div><div><br></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_3b9e_de36_195a_2199" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qIRily4jFto/WoZQIW-HzDI/AAAAAAAADnw/sRcWh9R-fdE0e1Y7IA9zrBTEPg3SSayhwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 397px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Afternoon Rest - 6x8 oil by Dee Lessard</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is available for Auction and is also available as a “buy now” option here:</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a target="_blank" style="padding: 5px; font-weight: bold; color: #1e477a;" href="https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/813995" id="id_58f8_64c2_8f14_a5af">Click to Bid</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://deelessard.com/" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">Visit website </font></a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.deelessard.blogspot.com/" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">Visit blog </font></a></div><div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://deelessard.com/Contact.html" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">All sales & inquiries </font></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeeLessard"></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeeLessard" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">Prints available</font></a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div></div>Dee Lessardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590767857814472211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093689857048231560.post-13418537053110442262018-02-12T22:46:00.001-05:002018-02-12T22:48:35.595-05:00 Day 7 -30 day challenge -Tufted Titmouse<div style="text-align: center;"><div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been painting nearly every day, though not always to completion. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I can tell you a little secret. I’ve been a a little distracted the last couple of days</div><div style="text-align: center;"> and have neglected to post something on my blog.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Below ...you will see my distraction...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">But first, here is a Tufted Titmouse I painted yesterday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_f7bd_5d71_ea52_de6b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kgMM1HDcTx4/WoJfrFLRbjI/AAAAAAAADnY/gd0UilWYNl4opfQdcJ4yyrMBjI9CKQoUwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 254px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Tufted Titmouse 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">This is available here: <a target="_blank" style="padding: 5px; font-weight: bold; color: #1e477a;" href="https://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/813003">Click to Bid</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">A future painting subject!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_da2a_1a5_ca30_f09a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AGGNJEXZRB0/WoJfrBIm3YI/AAAAAAAADnc/Ixu_CD7OjvwfP3N-7JNguGQE4JcvfFCVQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 248px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Meet Lily! She is a 13 week old Cavachon. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">(a Cavalier and Bichon blend)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">She has the sweetest disposition and has already stollen our hearts!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">We had no intention of getting a second dog (at least not so soon)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">But the opportunity fell in our laps. </span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Our 9 yr old Rosie (miniature Schnauzer)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">has a disjointed nose at the moment...but is slowly coming around!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font color="#000000" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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She is actually one of my high school friends granddaughter. It’s loose enough that it could pass for any little dark-haired girl at her age. I’m really pleased with the outcome. My intention here was to get the likeness without too much detail. Detail is one of my hang-ups. This is where time limits help. Don’t get me wrong, there are times when details are fun and work. But I’m trying to do some stretching in different areas during this challenge.<br />
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Hello from the north coooold country of New Hampshire! Brrrr. I’m willing to bet there are more creative people in states like mine! Those who don’t really ski (or at least not in the deep side of winter) and need to keep busy. What better way than to write, get into theatrics, learn to play an instrument, photography, cooking and of course painting! (As you know, these are only a few creative outlets...there are SOOOO many!) We’re stuck inside anyways, so we may as well find something fun to do! BTW, did you know that NH was the home of many well known writers like John Irving, Robert Frost, Jodi Picoult and Dan Brown? Talented actors from NH are Seth Meyers and Adam Sandler. Famous artists: Maxwell Parish and many other more modern ones!</div>
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Above is a painting I was commissioned to do. Gwen is her name and the parents received it in time for Christmas. I have hardly posted anything on my art blog because, well quite frankly, life just took over. I have only been able to get into the studio this past year primarily because I was committed to doing a couple of portraits. For that I am thankful. I’m not sure I would have made time otherwise. So many things happened in 2017 that kept me and our family busy and occupied. But 2018 has started out in a positive and upward motion and I hope it remains that way. The 30 paintings in 30 days challenge that I have done in the past has been changed to February this year! I was so excited to see that change because I run my own business and need January to get my tax info done. So, now we are on Feb 2nd and I still haven’t posted for day one! Uggg. The pressure! So, I am starting with showing you Gwen. And an image of me preparing some panels for the challenge. I am going to do my best to post each day....but may have to do two postings in one day. I’m not sure I can actually finish each painting....but even if it’s half done...I will post it. The main reason why they have this challenge is to just PAINT! So, I’m using this time to get back into the routine. I hope you will follow along. I would love to hear your feedback. Painting in the studio is a lonely place (though I don’t mind) but it’s nice to connect with the outside world. I love hearing from all of you who follow what I am doing.</div>
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It has been a challenge to do this challenge this month. </div>
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Spring Break 10x8 oil by Dee Lessard<br />
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Antique Kindle III 5x7 oil by Dee Lessard<br />
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I am having so much fun doing a variety of subjects for this 30 day challenge.<br />
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I couldn't help doing this one. German Shepherds are in the top 10 smartest dogs<br />
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The Guardian 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard<br />
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Hot Chick 5x7 oil be Dee Lessard<br />
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Dee Lessardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590767857814472211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093689857048231560.post-75973359656444491702016-09-05T00:24:00.003-04:002016-09-05T00:29:06.592-04:00Day 4 -30 paintings in 30 days challenge- Rocky Coast<div style="text-align: center;">
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Tonight was tough to paint...especially trying to complete one! I almost didn't do it!<br />
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My husband and I were out to dinner celebrating our 34th anniversary.<br />
When we got home, my husband brought me to the back yard<br />
where he had hung white lights under the pergola, put out new linen<br />
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He's such a romantic...and definitely a keeper!<br />
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Now you know why it was hard to focus! But here's what I finally painted.<br />
I love the ocean and I hope I captured the feeling of our Eastern coast!<br />
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Rocky Coast 5x7 oil by Dee Lessard<br />
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I hope you are all enjoying a nice long week-end!<br />
Here is an example of wildlife that has found their home in our backyard. For those who don't know, my husband is a master gardener and has created a beautiful paradise in the city. We have a koi pond that he built and he loves it when the wildlife find their home here. Below was one such critter!<br />
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Kiss Me 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard -<span style="color: red;">SOLD</span><br />
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Most people who live in NH or come here to vacation in our beautiful White Mountains knows this iconic place! Every year this location celebrates the bloom of the beautiful lupins which cover the hills and fields for miles. Can you guess this location?<br />
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Last year I started this painting in plain air (on location) and finished it tonight with photo references I took that day. I'm happy to finally have it finished. It is for sale, but I have decided not to auction this piece. For more information, click on the link below.<br />
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Lupins by Dee Lessard 8x10 $295<br />
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Here is a painting I started a couple of months ago! I thank God for this 30 in 30 challenge to get me back to painting! For those who are not familiar with this challenge, I will try to paint one painting every day for 30 days. Most of the paintings I will be listing are small ones but I have some slightly larger ones I started a while back and plan to use this time to complete them. If they are available for sale, I list them at an artist auction site called DailyPaintWorks.com and will link them below with the description. I hope you are able to follow me this month. When I did this in January, I was VERY encouraged by the friends cheering me on, reading their comments and watching the bids (and seeing what paintings drew in the most interest!)<br />
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Pink Peonies by Dee Lessard 6x8 (available)<br />
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Dee Lessardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590767857814472211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093689857048231560.post-45675250063884804992016-09-01T09:18:00.001-04:002016-09-01T09:18:28.452-04:00Announcement: Starting new 30 in 30 challenge<div style="text-align: left;">Hello! I can't believe it's already SEPTEMBER! I am doing another 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. My focus during the last 30 in 30 was on small works at 5x7 and 6x6. I will do mostly the same this month, though, I have some unfinished paintings that are larger that I may post as well! </div><div style="text-align: left;">I've been having crazy things pop up that can easily get me off focus. Hopefully it doesn't interfere with this challenge. Keeping my fingers crossed.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for following along on this artist journey! I will post my first painting tonight!</div><div style="text-align: left;">IN the meantime...check out my NEW website I worked on earlier this year: www.deelessard.com</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_1b03_a14_42c4_98a1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-torW462Hh1M/V8gqo9plW7I/AAAAAAAADe4/SkWrunGZdhQ/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 396px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Grapes by Dee Lessard SOLD </div>Dee Lessardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590767857814472211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093689857048231560.post-13939228602545918842016-06-07T21:36:00.000-04:002016-06-07T21:57:37.584-04:00Trip to DAR museum- Washington DCI don't know if you remember, but back in November/December I was working on a large portrait the the NH-DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) commissioned me to do. <a href="http://deelessard.blogspot.com/search/label/Martha%20Bouton%20Cilley%20Clarke" target="_blank">You can see that post here.</a> I was excited to take a visit to Washington DC this past weekend to see where the portraits permanent home is! While there, I was able to give it a coat of varnish to help preserve it. I had never been to this wonderful museum. What a truly spectacular place! There is a HUGE ornate library for research that is open to the public to come in and look for your ancestors! If you get a chance to visit DC, you should stop in!<br />
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While there, I had an opportunity to be escorted by my brother in law, Gerard Lessard, OP who has lived there for 16 years and REALLY knows his way around! We saw most of the landmarks and of course a couple of portrait museums. I was absolutely inspired! And I think I have a long journey ahead of me to get even half as good as the great classic artists that I admire. But I will enjoy trying to get there!<br />
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Here are a couple of short video's for your to watch! ENJOY!<br />
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Dee Lessardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16590767857814472211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093689857048231560.post-53130241407960853212016-02-02T21:03:00.001-05:002016-12-22T21:16:06.867-05:00Marshland Diptych-makeover<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well, looking at Google stats, I could tell, very few people were interested in them.</div>
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Truthfully, I was thinking it would be fun to try a looser style and </div>
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why not get two done at the same time! (I think I was anxious for a night off!)</div>
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Well, I can't blame anyone for not being interested.<br />
So, I went in and did a serious overhaul.</div>
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Now, I m pleased to offer you a better, much improved version!</div>
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So, here is the AFTER version. To see the BEFORE, click <a href="http://deelessard.blogspot.com/2016/01/day-16-30-paintings-in-30-days-challenge.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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I'm offering this at a great price for BOTH together!</div>
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Marshland Diptych 4x12 (total) oil by Dee Lessard </div>
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Have fun!</div>
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Dappled Light 6x6 oil by Dee Lessard -SOLD</div>
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