Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Caricature


Well, I did do my drawing today although it was a hurry up and get it done one.  I had a very busy day and didn't get to my studio to paint until 9:00 even.  So, the drawing came first and then I painted just a short time before I decide it was bedtime.  But I wanted to put this on my blog first so here it is.  Not much, but I did do it anyway!  I didn't get enough done on my painting to post another pic of it.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Progress is being made


I did my caricature today as I said I would.  I can see I will need lots of practice!  I, of course, do have to erase often.  I am hoping that in the future I will be able to use a marker and whip these out!  Hmm!  Some day maybe!  For now, I still struggle along!  I also did some painting on my 50's girls.  It is coming together more and more. It really made a big difference when I added in the yellow dress.  It made the whole painting really pop.  Probably because I had so many dark blue/grays in it.  I am likeing it anyway.  It is surprising how much harder it is when you have to decide on what colors you want to use and not really knowing what it really did look like!  Hope I am coming somewhat close![gallery]

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Coming Along

I have been working on my painting of the "50's girls".  I like doing the details so I have been doing some of that along with the stuff that is not as fun!  The windows are pretty boring and probably no one will even notice them if I get them right, but if I don't, they will be pretty obvious to all.  So, that said, I am having lots of fun with this, as well as quite a few challenges since I am working with a black and white photograph!  I can't wait to finish it and see how it turns out!!