Archive for May, 2008
Today’s work
Friday, May 9th, 2008
Maple Leaves, details after a few more hours working today - 48 x 84 x 3 inches Acrylics on stretched canvas. Changes may be subtle from here on; time to set it against a wall and study for a while before adding more. It’s a good time to start another painting.
Work in progress
Thursday, May 8th, 2008
Maple Leaves - 48 x 84 x 3 inches Acrylics on stretched canvas. Work in progress.
On paintings with such large surfaces I start out using Acrylics like watercolors, gradually building thin layers. Soon after this stage as I become more familiar with the subject and confident, paint is applied with thicker strokes.
Green Thumb
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Green Thumb - photography.
A volunteer Sunflower, must be from last year’s seed, is already 5 feet tall with very large leaves.
Armadillo
Sunday, May 4th, 2008
…a close look at the skin and overall design of an Armadillo who met misfortune near the Texas Motor Speedway.
Painting large again
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
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This morning I started painting Maple Leaves on one of the large frames we made last week, trying to think of a catchier title as I work. 48 x 84 x 3 inches Acrylics on stretched canvas. It will include all colors, but be a good study of the color green.
… sneaking in yet another photo of one of the Anoles running around in the back yard this morning - I love watching these little guys!