The sun is shining, windows are open, and I'm wearing my favorite tank top. Spring is here and I couldn't think of a better way to spend the afternoon than painting in my sunlit studio. :)
Before photo:
After photo:
There's just something about the sunshine that makes me motivated to be creative. :) What does a sunny day typically motivate you to do?
This January I am taking an intensive theology course. Although I was completely swamped this week, I just had to take some time out to paint in order to maintain my sanity! :)
Now that the last art fair of the season is over, I have been frantically working on putting some Christmas presents together. Here's a look at what occupied my afternoon:
More pics once it is finished! :)
Since November is such a colorless month, I am constantly looking for colorful inspiration. Seeing a red cardinal against such neutral surroundings caught my eye while walking home one afternoon from school. Instant inspiration! :)
I painted this picture while I was at the art fair this weekend. It was fun to do a "live demonstration," plus I'm quite pleased with how this turned out. :)
(Please ignore my messy art desk...)
This week's Sunday afternoon painting is a simple yet bright still life.
What I really like about it is the texture. I painted over an old oil painting I did when I was 12 that had a lot of bumpy dried paint. It looks really good on this particular subject and gives it a worn look.
Detail shot:
I'm trying to think of a creative title... Any suggestions?
One of my favorite ways to paint using oils is what I like to call "lathering it on." Instead of thinning the paint and doing several layers, I first paint a section's base color (undertone) and then start lathering on highlights and lowlights. The end result is a very fluid texture. I like how it looks on this particular cow! :)
There's just something about the sunshine that makes me motivated to be creative. :) What does a sunny day typically motivate you to do?
A winter painting for my grandparents:
And finally, a picture of a dog for a client (complete!):
Do you have any last minute Christmas preparations as well?
More pics once it is finished! :)
Since November is such a colorless month, I am constantly looking for colorful inspiration. Seeing a red cardinal against such neutral surroundings caught my eye while walking home one afternoon from school. Instant inspiration! :)
What I really like about it is the texture. I painted over an old oil painting I did when I was 12 that had a lot of bumpy dried paint. It looks really good on this particular subject and gives it a worn look.
I'm trying to think of a creative title... Any suggestions?
