Sunday, February 14, 2010
30 Day Challenge - Day 6
Paintings
Thursday, February 11, 2010
30 Day Challenge
So I set myself a goal last week to paint on the same canvas every day for a month. I’m trying to push myself out of my comfort zone in the following ways:
1) Get in to the habit of painting every day, even if it’s just for 15 minutes.
2) Work larger. The canvas I’m working on is 30x40”
3) Not give up on a painting when I think it looks like crap.
I’m well on my way to number 3. The first day, I spent painting the canvas different greens. I kind of liked it. Then I decided to try out a new technique pouring transparent glazes down the canvas. I mixed small amounts of paint and water with glazing liquid and it takes FOREVER to dry. So here’s my progress so far. Stupid me forgot to take a picture of the canvas before I started pouring on Day 2.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Illustration Friday: Entangled
This is the third in a series of paintings inspired by the story of Rip Van Winkle. If I had more time, I would have added more shadows and highlights but I had a show deadline. Maybe I’ll Photoshop it later.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Rip Van Winkle with Birds
Here’s the second Rip Van Winkle painting. I wanted to make the beard the same color as tree bark.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Rip Van Winkle in the Rain
Here’s my first Rip Van Winkle painting. I’m really happy with the colors, contrast and the details. It took much longer than my usual paintings, but I think it was worth it.