Candace Antonelli Art

Happy Resurrection Day!! ❤️

I was wondering if I would be able to ever start this one due to weather conditions and health distractions. So glad I’m able to finally get it done! My husband is my model and the palette is limited.

My assignment is to have a model, use Rembrandt lighting, and charcoal. Michael is my model. He’s so brave and such a good sport!😊❤️ ,

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Okay, I’m calling this one done. The weather gave me a couple of good days, finally, so I could finish it. I really like the colorful buildings in Europe. This was fun.😀

This is a work in progress. Just want everyone to know, I am still painting…when I can. The weather has either been too cold or raining and humid to open windows for ventilation, so, I’m being quite a bit delayed. I still have a long way to go on this, so don’t judge me too harshly, and pardon the sun rays coming in from the window. Y’all have a wonderful day. It really has been so nice yesterday and today. Cheers!!💜🩵

Sold a print! Thank you Monica!! If you’re interested in looking at my website go to candaceantonelli.com.

Another one done. Small scale realism assignment in graphite.

Another charcoal assignment finished. You’ll see a process photo too. It took entirely too long, but I always enjoy charcoal. I love seeing the values develop. Let me know what you think.😊

How many Artists are following? Let’s see your latest artwork!!

Two more assignments. Buildings are not my favorite, but I got them done.😊

I am so excited!! We travel full-time in a 5th wheel RV and I’ve been doing the Mastery Program at the kitchen table since I started and, boy, has it been cramped. While we were in Kansas visiting our kids, we took out the love seat and left it there. I got on Amazon and ordered an easel, then went to Marketplace to find a utility cart to hold my pallet. I found this little arts/crafts table that’s the perfect height and has drawers! Now I have a small studio area to work in!!!😃😍😃

I’m so thankful for life and breath, my family and each one of you! Have a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃🧡

Dreaming in Color, 20”x16” oil on canvas. I’m learning drips and was told to have fun. Boy did I! Probably too much fun, but I think it turned out okay, in fact I really like it a lot. Hope y’all like it as much as I do.

Please read this with the intention I shared it. It is a great feeling to give, I don't care who wrote it!

“Once when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus.
Finally, there was only one other family between us and the ticket counter. This family made a big impression on me.
There were eight children, all probably under the age of 12. The way they were dressed, you could tell they didn't have a lot of money, but their clothes were neat and clean.
The children were well-behaved, all of them standing in line, two-by-two behind their parents, holding hands. They were excitedly jabbering about the clowns, animals, and all the acts they would be seeing that night. By their excitement you could sense they had never been to the circus before. It would be a highlight of their lives.
The father and mother were at the head of the pack standing proud as could be. The mother was holding her husband's hand, looking up at him as if to say, "You're my knight in shining armour." He was smiling and enjoying seeing his family happy.
The ticket lady asked the man how many tickets he wanted? He proudly responded, "I'd like to buy eight children's tickets and two adult tickets, so I can take my family to the circus." The ticket lady stated the price.
The man's wife let go of his hand, her head dropped, the man's lip began to quiver. Then he leaned a little closer and asked, "How much did you say?" The ticket lady again stated the price.
The man didn't have enough money. How was he supposed to turn and tell his eight kids that he didn't have enough money to take them to the circus?
Seeing what was going on, my dad reached into his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill, and then dropped it on the ground. (We were not wealthy in any sense of the word!) My father bent down, picked up the $20 bill, tapped the man on the shoulder and said, "Excuse me, sir, this fell out of your pocket."
The man understood what was going on. He wasn't begging for a handout but certainly appreciated the help in a desperate, heartbreaking and embarrassing situation.
He looked straight into my dad's eyes, took my dad's hand in both of his, squeezed tightly onto the $20 bill, and with his lip quivering and a tear streaming down his cheek, he replied; "Thank you, thank you, sir. This really means a lot to me and my family."
My father and I went back to our car and drove home. The $20 that my dad gave away is what we were going to buy our own tickets with.
Although we didn't get to see the circus that night, we both felt a joy inside us that was far greater than seeing the circus could ever provide.
That day I learnt the value to Give.
The Giver is bigger than the Receiver. If you want to be large, larger than life, learn to Give. Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get - only with what you are expecting to give - which is everything.
The importance of giving, blessing others can never be over emphasised because there's always joy in giving. Learn to make someone happy by acts of giving.”

Charcoal drawing of the statue of David.

Alla Prima still-life. 8”x10”, oil on canvas. This is the last one in this section. I was able to finish faster and it’s a little looser. I think I’m making progress.

Between visiting families and baby sitting I finally had a chance to do this charcoal painting. It’s the fourth assignment in this session and referenced from a stock photo. 🎨

Alla Prima still life, 2nd of three in oil paints. A charcoal still life from photo and one more Alla Prima still life coming up before this session is completed.😊

Two Artworks, one charcoal and one oil. Both are alla prima and of still lifes. Just fun studies. The oil is the first of three that I will do in the next week or two. Sharing.😊

Celebrating my 3rd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

Just finished this one, a little challenging learning the new to me techniques, but, for the most part, I’m happy with it. Lady With Red Hair, 20”x16”, oil on canvas. On to the next session…😊