tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68464346873906165392012-02-15T23:42:14.631-08:00Pencil/Charcoal Drawings and Watercolor PaintingJanet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-34133004573743891192010-04-14T23:03:00.000-07:002010-04-14T23:11:57.887-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S8as5fjF1aI/AAAAAAAAAFA/ENZB2maBPvo/s1600/IMG_4254.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S8as5fjF1aI/AAAAAAAAAFA/ENZB2maBPvo/s320/IMG_4254.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460241701954508194" /></a>Just some of my many students at our annual Spring Art Show ranging from ages 7-17.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-3413300457374389119?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-89708797979894922122010-04-14T22:53:00.000-07:002010-04-14T23:02:40.743-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S8aqm-ACELI/AAAAAAAAAE4/4A52sF8ShKk/s1600/IMG_4262.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S8aqm-ACELI/AAAAAAAAAE4/4A52sF8ShKk/s320/IMG_4262.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460239184688189618" /></a>In February, a show was held at a local gallery showcasing my student's work. This work is from my awesome high school students focusing on the portrait study.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-8970879797989492212?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-62960061688953386602010-04-14T22:43:00.000-07:002010-04-14T22:53:15.188-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S8aoYgxdfbI/AAAAAAAAAEw/f-JLpA0TIEo/s1600/IMG_4404.JPG"><img style="text-align: justify;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S8aoYgxdfbI/AAAAAAAAAEw/f-JLpA0TIEo/s320/IMG_4404.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460236737301020082" /></a>Recently, my son Logan (just accepted) and Tyler visited Cal Poly SLO. Danica Cardey, my former student, is presently a freshman majoring in Graphic Design at Cal Poly San Louis Obispo. A vigorous program, but Danica is talented and able to meet the demanding deadlines.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-6296006168895338660?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-1899352510364866722010-04-14T22:31:00.000-07:002010-04-14T22:42:59.818-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S8albiBWseI/AAAAAAAAAEo/9SpCwzQqIO0/s1600/IMG_4394.JPG"><img style="text-align: justify;float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S8albiBWseI/AAAAAAAAAEo/9SpCwzQqIO0/s320/IMG_4394.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460233490640843234" /></a>This is one of 12 pieces for a concentration study on Gods, myths and legends by one of my very talented students, Rachel Raviv. It is rendered in watercolor.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-189935251036486672?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-46511099461901011022010-02-25T11:34:00.000-08:002010-02-25T11:45:19.142-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S4bRdjyyb-I/AAAAAAAAAD4/OZRhMkQ7kiE/s1600-h/IMG_0112.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S4bRdjyyb-I/AAAAAAAAAD4/OZRhMkQ7kiE/s320/IMG_0112.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442267505478496226" /></a>Jessica has been my student for 6 years and has grown into a very fine artist. Her piece for her AP Art concentration, "Fairy tales with not so happy endings" consisted of 12 pieces one of which portrayed her version of "Alice in Wonderland".<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-4651109946190101102?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-79457607359768994832010-02-25T11:21:00.000-08:002010-02-25T11:29:17.056-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S4bO2bTZNDI/AAAAAAAAADw/O_KjjtQRafg/s1600-h/IMG_5645.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S4bO2bTZNDI/AAAAAAAAADw/O_KjjtQRafg/s320/IMG_5645.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442264634161181746" /></a>A wood cut block print "Bohemian Lady" inspired by my years spent as a fashion artist in N.Y.C.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-7945760735976899483?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-46431894628266338282010-02-25T11:03:00.000-08:002010-02-25T11:15:41.451-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S4bKzC3WijI/AAAAAAAAADo/wPNfxgeDnXQ/s1600-h/IMG_3371.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S4bKzC3WijI/AAAAAAAAADo/wPNfxgeDnXQ/s320/IMG_3371.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442260178014997042" /></a>Jordan Recchia 2006 Congressional Art Competition winner with his art "A Pensive Moment".<div><br /></div><div>Jordan is presently a junior at College for Creative Studies in Michigan majoring in Transportation Design.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-4643189462826633828?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-52400266269462460292010-02-25T10:53:00.000-08:002010-02-25T11:03:29.675-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S4bIRPcQxlI/AAAAAAAAADg/EXnqRfnuJLs/s1600-h/IMG_3368.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S4bIRPcQxlI/AAAAAAAAADg/EXnqRfnuJLs/s320/IMG_3368.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442257398252226130" /></a>Tyler, finalist in the Congressional Art Competition 2009 art, "My Liberty" went on tour last Spring throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-5240026626946246029?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-23275186843503119402010-02-25T10:43:00.000-08:002010-02-25T10:50:47.979-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S4bFZvXWFbI/AAAAAAAAADY/VxzdWx3tGNA/s1600-h/SilverAwards.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S4bFZvXWFbI/AAAAAAAAADY/VxzdWx3tGNA/s320/SilverAwards.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442254245725607346" /></a>A very exciting afternoon! I gratefully accepted 2 silver awards for watercolor and graphics.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-2327518684350311940?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-91472046441572471862010-02-25T10:38:00.000-08:002010-02-25T10:43:21.946-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S4bERZbvfZI/AAAAAAAAADQ/IZVm6M4CX7c/s1600-h/Janet_GreenEyedLadyEdit.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/S4bERZbvfZI/AAAAAAAAADQ/IZVm6M4CX7c/s320/Janet_GreenEyedLadyEdit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442253002887888274" /></a>Art Classic Silver Medal Award 2009<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-9147204644157247186?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-81385795831616230432008-03-24T05:04:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:25:03.045-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/R-ea1MylzPI/AAAAAAAAABc/6FSCF9CudWk/s1600-h/mix-med-merit-JRecchia-Tusc.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/R-ea1MylzPI/AAAAAAAAABc/6FSCF9CudWk/s400/mix-med-merit-JRecchia-Tusc.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181280135070207218" /></a><br />Mixed Media Merit Award<br />2006 SCAA Art Classic<br />Santa Clarita, CA<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-8138579583161623043?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-64749865448334059922007-05-10T13:02:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:25:03.454-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/RkN6wC_LDtI/AAAAAAAAAAs/kkHsHVZ14So/s1600-h/woman_side_recline2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/RkN6wC_LDtI/AAAAAAAAAAs/kkHsHVZ14So/s400/woman_side_recline2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5063025371948715730" /></a><br /><br />Drawing from the live model is what I enjoy most. The alla prima study is exciting and also frustrating. This 15 minute pose was rendered on Newsprint paper with Ritmo charcoal pencil #2B.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-6474986544833405992?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846434687390616539.post-73016860961591769722007-05-10T12:51:00.000-07:002008-11-12T18:25:03.670-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/RkN4Ai_LDsI/AAAAAAAAAAk/RGf_Fkvpk30/s1600-h/2facing_women.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8uj4uHbI5yM/RkN4Ai_LDsI/AAAAAAAAAAk/RGf_Fkvpk30/s400/2facing_women.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5063022356881673922" /></a><br /><br />These are two 5 minute studies of the same model also done at COC Drawing Lab. It was rendered on Newsprint paper with Ritmo charcoal pencil # 2B. I enjoy the short poses the most because it allows me to think quickly with my lines.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6846434687390616539-7301686096159176972?l=janetrecchia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janet Recchiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579626932256296818noreply@blogger.com