It's surprise time! Miriam's new painting!

Miriam's new Tiger Cub Painting

It's surprise time! Well, at least it was yesterday morning for my first born baby girl (the eldest of the twins), Miriam. You see, Miriam has been asking me week after week, "Mommy, when are you going to paint my tiger?" Miriam loves art, as she's something of a fellow artist herself, but the one thing she loves more than art is . . . you guessed it T.I.G.E.R.S.!

A little over a month ago she came downstairs to the basement where my art studio is, and asked me for the first time to paint a tiger for her. So consumed with my current "Englewood Challenge" (A challenge I gave myself in which I plan to paint every house on my street before the end of my three girls academic school year), I kept putting it off. But then she asked me again a few days ago and I could see the love in her eyes that she feels for those tigers, and I reminisced on all the the memories of the tiger books that we've read together and on all the the tiger conversations that we've had. At the young age of six, Miriam is something of an activist, already, speaking on behalf of the tigers, and dreaming up ways in her sweet, young, precious mind of how to save them, especially the white tigers, which are endangered. And not only does she love to learn about them and talk about them, but she loves to draw them, herself.

Now, Miriam is an excellent artist herself, for her age, but she knows that mommy has more years behind her in her experience when it comes to drawing, as her mommy has had more time to develop her talent. So this time she did not want to draw her own tiger, she wanted me to do it. And so, after looking into those two sweet brown eyes, I told her the night before yesterday, "Alright, Miriam, the next painting I paint will be yours. I'm going to paint your tiger tonight!" And she was so excited! And do you know what, yesterday morning, I finally surprised her with it. And not with just one tiger, but with three baby tiger cubs. And she was so excited to have received it!

Now just last night, my mother, her nana, went out and bought a frame for Miriam's new tiger cub painting. And the image you see above is of my beautiful, sweet, little girls happy face holding her new painting in her hands.


This new "Tiger Cub" painting now hangs on the wall opposite of her bed in her bedroom and it's hers to enjoy for as long as she likes.

Below, is a close up of progression of the finished peice. I hope you enjoy, as well:

1st step of Tiger Cub Painting

2nd step of Tiger Cub Painting

3rd step of Tiger Cub Painting

Well, that's all for now from SamDoum Art. I hope that you have enjoyed today's blog post. 'Til later fellow art lovers!
-SamDoum

5th Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series, Part II

Finished 5th Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series

Hello fellow art lovers! This is the finished painting of the 5th home in my Pittsford Home Series. I really love how this one came out--and of course, I couldn't resist, I haaaaad to "blue up" the sky. When I took the reference photo for this piece, the sky was a little, well a lot of, cloudy.  And so, I just wanted to make the colors seem more rich and vibrant, so I brightened things up a little. Here, below, is the original photograph.

Reference photo for 5th Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series

Not too bad 'eh? Came out pretty good, I think. I'm thinking about doing an art show, showcasing all of these homes that I've been painting and inviting my neighbors (whom these home belong to). I think it would be so cool for all of them to see all the homes on our street, painted, and showcased on the walls of one place, during an art show. I'm also thinking about doing a calendar titled 'The Pittsford Home Series: Englewood Hill' (the name of our street).

All that being said, and switching gears, in my next post, I have a bit of a surprise. For one person, I should say. I've painted something really special for someone that I love very much and tomorrow, in my next post, I will unveil that painting . . . so stay tuned. Until then, 'til later fellow art lovers! May God continue to bless you and I hope that you have a wonderful rest of the day! :) Enjoy!
-SamDoum

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5th Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series

Hi everyone!

Hope that you are having a terrific Wednesday morning! It's the middle of the work week for many, and we are almost there! . . . Now begins the countdown 'til the weekend. Yes, true, I know there's still more work to be done this week, but I hope to make your work week brighter with some of my art!

Sketch of 5th Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series

Above is a rough sketch of the 5th home in my Pittsford Home Series. And below is the actual photo that I am using as a reference to draw from and two updates on how this painting has been progressing.

Actual Photo of Home for the 5th Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series

1st Update of 5th Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series

2nd update of 5th Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series

In my next blog post, I hope to post the finished painting. Until then, I hope you enjoy!

'Til later fellow art lovers!
-SamDoum

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4th Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series, Part II

Hello fellow art lovers!

As promised in my last blog post, I have the fourth finished painting in my Pittsford Home Series for you! The colors were a little dull in the actual photo that I used as a reference, so I hope you don't mind that I brightened up the colors a bit more than the actual photograph. I think this one came out pretty well though. What do you think? Please take a look below:

4th home in my Pittsford Home Series (Finished Pastel Painting)

And here is the actual photograph for you again so that you may compare:

Photo Reference for 4th home portrait in my Pittsford Home Series

Not too bad huh? I think it came out pretty good! Can't wait to start the fifth one!

Alrighty folks, that's all for now from SamDoum Art. I hope that you have a blessed Sunday! 'Til later fellow out lovers!
-SamDoum

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4th Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series

 

Reference Photo

Hello everyone! I hope you had a very happy Halloween!

Today's painting is of another house on my street and it is the fourth painting in my Pittsford Home Series. You can see the reference photo above.

Below, is a quick sketch of the outline of this particular home.

Sketch

And in the drawing below, you can see that I've already began laying out some colors and adding some detail. This painting is not finished yet, but I'm hoping that by my next post it should be done, and then I will show you the finished work.

Current progress of 4th painting in my Pittsford Home Series

Well, that's all from SamDoum Art, for now! Hope to see you next time with a finished painting! Enjoy!
-SamDoum

3rd Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series, Part III

Hello art lovers!

Hope you are having a great Wednesday! I'm just posting the third finished piece for my  "Pittsford Home Series."

As you can see, I "blued" up the sky a little to brighten this home portrait up. I hope you enjoy.

'Til later fellow art lovers and God bless!
-SamDoum

3rd  Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series, Part III

Oh, and P.S. here is the photo again that I used as a reference. As you can see, I used my artistic license to brighten up some of the colors for aesthetic reasons.  See you next time for home portrait number 4!

Photo of actual home

3rd Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series, Part II

Happy Saturday! The weekend is here, and before you begin your day, I'd like to show you an update on how the third home in my "Pittsford Home Series" is going. Please see below:

1st update on the 3rd home in my Pittsford Home Series

 As you can see, I have already started laying out some color and have already begun to add some detail to items like the chimney, the door jamb area, and the windows. But I didn't stop there. Here (below) you can see my next update on how the progress is going:

2nd update on the third home in my Pittsford Home Series

As you can see in the pastel painting above, I added more architectural details to the house and began blocking out color in the landscaping areas. I think by the next time I post, I should be done with this one. How do you think it's coming out? Write me a comment in the comments section and let me know.

Alrighty, that's all for now from SamDoum Art. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

'Til later fellow art lovers!
-SamDoum

3rd Pittsford Home Portrait in my Pittsford Home Series, Part I

Hello, and thank you very kindly for visiting my blog today! I sure hope that you are having a great Friday and that you will have an even better weekend! :)

I'm just posting this Friday morning, today, in order to show you a quick sketch of a a home that I started in pastel. Please see below:

Sketch of 3rd Pittsford Home Portrait in my" Pittsford Home Series"

And this photo is the photo that I am using as a reference to draw inspiration from, though I don't think that I like the white sky . . . Hmmm . . . I think I'll blue it up a 'lil. Anyway, I hope you enjoy!

Actual home that I am using as a reference

In my next blog post I'll show you some more drawings of how this painting is progressing.  I've already begun laying out some color and it is coming out pretty well. You'll see in my next blog post. Until then, 'til later fellow art lovers! Enjoy!
-SamDoum

2nd Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series, Part III

Hello everyone!

It's been a while, I know, but I just wanted to post the finished painting of my 2nd Pittsford home portrait in my "Pittsford home series." As you can see, I toned down the coloring of the house a little in order to match more with the real house that I've used a a reference to draw this little painting from.

I hope you enjoy!
-SamDoum

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2nd Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series, Part II

Hello all:

Just wanted to post this Friday morning in order to show you an update on how my second home portrait in my Pittrsford Home Series is going. Please see below:

"2nd Pittsford Home Portrait" in the "Pittsford Home Series" (Unfinished)

 

Photo the I am using as a reference for above painting

As you can see, I still have quite a bit of work ahead of me, but not too much, hopefully. I've still got to clean up some of the smudges and the line-work, as some of the line-work is too thick.

This paining should be finished soon, I hope. When it's finished I will post the final result.

Well, that's all for now. 'Til later fellow art lovers!
-SamDoum

2nd Pittsford Home Portrait in the Pittsford Home Series, Part I

Hello all:

It's Monday, and so begins another work week for many. But I hope to brighten up your day with another one of my paintings which is in my "Pittsford Home Series". This one isn't quite finished yet, but I still wanted to post the progress so that you could see how things are coming along. The first image is a blocked out drawing of some of the lines and shapes of the composition. The second image is the most recent update on how this painting is going. As you can see in the second drawing, I began laying out blocks of color and very minimal detail. The last image is a photograph of the home that I am using as a reference to draw from. Please see below:

Image 1: Blocked out drawing of a Pittsford Home

Image 2: Most recent update on how the painting is going

Photo Reference for 2nd Pittsford Home in the Pittsford Home Series

In my next blog post, I'll provide even more of an update on how this painting is progressing.

Well, that's all for now from SamDoum Art! I hope you enjoy! Til later fellow art lovers!
-SamDoum

The Drawing Process: A Home in Pittsford, NY Part III

Hello everyone and happy Sunday!

As promised in my last blog post, I have the finished first painting in my Pittsford Home series for you today. I think it came out pretty good, though it looks a 'lil better in person than on the computer. Anyway here it is . . .

"1st Pittsford Home Portrait" in the "Pittsford Home Series"

As you can, see from yesterdays drawing (see below) I've added a bit more detail in the landscaping including flowers, flower pots and other knicknacks. The sky is also a little bluer in the drawing above.

Previous drawing of a Pittsford Home

That said, I've recently started the second home in my Pittsford Home Series and I will be sharing a post on how that painting is coming out tomorrow in my next post. Until then, I hope you enjoy! 'Til later fellow art lovers!
-SamDoum

The Painting Process: A Home in Pittsford, NY : Part II

Hello All! Hope everyone is having a great day. I sure am.


Although yesterday I had been continuing to work on the first home in my "Pittsford Home" series, I did not post for that day. So here is an update on the progress that I have made on that home portrait that I told you about in my last blog post. Image 1 is the actual photograph that I took--the photograph of which I will be using as a reference to complete my drawing. Below image "1," you'll find several images that reflect my step by step process and progress of drawing this particular home in pastel. I hope you enjoy! :)

Image 1: Photo of a Pittsford Home

Image 2: Blocking out the lines and shapes of the drawing

Image 3: Laying out some basic colors and details

Image 4: Laying out more basic color and details

Image 5: Laying out more color, adding more details, and creating highlights and Shadows

Image 6: Adding more highlights and shadows and coloring the blue sky

I'm still not finished with this pastel painting yet. I'd like to add more details, if I can. Pastel is such a soft medium that at times, when working with a small scale piece (this piece is only 8"x10"), it can be difficult to get the hard crisp lines that are necessary for detail. I love the soft feeling/look that pastels create but it does have its limitations.

Anyway, that's all from SamDoum Art. In my next blog post, I 'll show you the completed painting. Until then, 'til later fellow art lovers and enjoy!
-SamDoum

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The Painting Process: A Home in Pittford, NY

Hello everyone!

Leslie Saeta's 30 day painting challenge is over and after a much needed short break I'm back to painting and drawing. Yep, I'm back in the studio and I've been working on a series of drawings of some of my neighbors homes here in Pittsford, NY. Today's piece is a work in progress and it is a painting drawn in pastel. This is the photo that I am using for inspiration:

Photo of a home in Pittsford, NY

And here is a blocked out drawing/layout of the basic forms, lines, and shapes of my neighbor's home. Tomorrow, I will be blocking out the basic colors.

Sketch of my Neighbors Home (Unfinished)

I know that sometimes artists and non artists alike, like to see the creative process of an art piece. They wonder "how it is that you do what you do?": Well, I'll answer that question for you--that is, I will be taking you step by step in my creative process while I work on this particular piece. So stay tuned for my next blog post! Until then, 'til later fellow art lovers!
-SamDoum

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Leslie Saeta's 30 Day Painting Challenge: SamDoum's Day 30

It's Day 30 of Leslie Saeta's 30 paintings in 30 days challenge, and I have my new 30th Kaleidoscope in Ink painting for you today!

Today is the last day of the challenge! Yippee! Hooray! I did it! 30 days of kaleidoscope in Ink paintings and I haven't missed a single day! I'm proud of myself and I'm also proud of all the other artists who've participated in the challenge. It hasn't been easy, but it's been a lot of fun. Thanks so much to everyone who has been following my blog during the challenge. I have really appreciated all of your support.

In day 30's kaleidoscope in ink, I've returned back to basics (no rectangular composition this time), but I think I'll take a 'lil break from doing kaleidoscopes for now. I have a couple other new art projects that I'll be working on, including illustrating a children's book that I've recently written.

I probably won't be posting on this blog every day from now on, but I hope to post at least 3/4 times a week instead. My three little girls are all attending school now, so that frees up a lot more time for me so that I can finally get some painting time in. Oh, and by the way check these photos out:

The Doumnande Girls go Back to School

They are so cute aren't they? Yep, all three are in school now. Sephie started kindergarten this September and the twins (Miriam and Faith) have started first grade. We are all so proud of them! :) Well, that's all from SamDoum Art, take care a God bless you!
 -SamDoum

Kaleidoscope #30: 30 Day Painting Challenge: Day 30

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