“Lumineux”
I finally competed this still life after two months of work and am including it into my Painting A Week. I have to say it has been one of the hardest to date due to all the glass. The dark blue glass was easy compared to the clear glass. In the end it all come together for a great composition. I have entered this piece into a juried show with the FCA that will display in April. I am sure the competition will be steep, but I still have my hopes...
Read MorePonting Workshop :: Day 2
Phew, after lunch on the second day I was beat. I always wanted a workshop for three days, but two seems to be enough. I was able to finish off the painting by lunch time. I enjoyed the process very much and learnt a few things in the process. If you ever have the chance to take a Ponting workshop I highly recommend it. You will come out of it with a beautiful painting and a wealth of knowledge on pastel techniques. ...
Read MorePonting Workshop #2 :: Invigorating
Being surrounded by retired woman chatting it up in an art class is very amusing. Eight students and I was the only male. Talk about testosterone suppression. :) Great first class though with another coming tomorrow. To get back into a group to share and compare and to watch an established artist work is fantastic. Even better that the workshop was at her studio and I could look at all of her paintings I have never seen before along with some new ones she is working on. My goal tomorrow is to finish off this cookie cutter with cherries and move onto a still life I brought with me. I’ll...
Read MoreBest in Show!!
My painting, "Luscious", just won the FCA "Best in Show" in the Red & Gold exhibition. To say I am delighted is an understatement.
Read MoreStill Life Box
I posted my still life box in a post regarding my Painting A Week #4 on WetCanvas and was asked to show how I made the box itself. So, for those of you that are interested, here is a PDF of the instructions on how to make one. :: Still Life Box PDF ::
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