I made quite a bit of progress on several pumpkin paintings and finally got around to signing a daisy painting that has been done for several weeks. I am almost done with this pumpkin…I need to do a little more … Continue reading
Roger began the final day of the workshop with a demo. He painted what we all felt was a boring reference photo, and turned it into an absolutely lovely painting. It was really helpful to watch Roger start and finish … Continue reading
I returned to Warehouse 521 this morning for the second day of the Roger Dale Brown workshop. I arrived early so that I could work on yesterday’s piece before the workshop began. I was more careful with my paint application … Continue reading
Today was day 1 of the Roger Dale Brown workshop at Warehouse 521 in Berry Hill and boy am I tired! Painting may not seem like it would be exhausting, but when you’re not used to painting for 8 hours … Continue reading
I finished one pumpkin painting…voila! Aaaaaand I made progress on one of my sunflower paintings…added in some dark values to the petals and finished the background. Here you can see a before and after: Because I’m working diligently … Continue reading
I loved painting this commission piece for my younger cousin, Victoria, who is a fantastic cello player. This is an 8×10 oil on canvas panel: Victoria lives in San Antonio, Texas and absolutely LOVES her painting – as if the … Continue reading
I thought I would share more in-progress photos of some of the fall pieces I’m working on. This is a really small pumpkin painting – 5×5 on a thick gallery-wrapped canvas. Phase 1 – sketch with under painting and background … Continue reading
Making a little progress on one of my sunflower paintings! I put in the mid-level color on the petals. Next step is to add highlights and texture with a palette knife. Before: After tonight’s work on the petals:
Just a little peak into what I’m working on this week in my art studio! I’m working on a 14×14 sunflower- reference photo courtesy of http://rachellynnphotography.net – and several small pumpkins. Only 3 pumpkin paintings are pictured…I have about 10 in the … Continue reading
I have always loved painting flowers so I decided to work on a series of gerbera daisies this summer. There are a few more still in progress but I wanted to share what I have completed thus far. These are all … Continue reading
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