Finally New Work

It's about time I added some new work. Posted here are the two pieces that I had done sketches for and had blocked in. Thanksgiving took some wind out of my sails, but I'm back at it. Next week, on the 5th, is the Zion's bank show. I'll be downtown SLC at the Main St. Headquarters of Zion's peddling art. Hope to see some of you there!

New One

Here's a 9 x 12, just a start. I've drawn in the shapes, using Ultramarine. You can probably tell, I washed it out, and re-drew it a second time. Sometimes that happens. This is a pretty straight forward composition, but I'm still excited to jump in on this one, and create a strong image.

The Process

I've been asked why my "what's on the easel" link, that I've had in the past, is no longer on my website. Frankly, it was too hard to keep up with it, by posting works in progress. My blogsite however, makes it much easier to add works in progress. So those of you who have asked, here I've granted a "works in progress". This painting (16 x 20) is currently in progress. On this painting, I had decided to work out my value patterns prior to using color. So I "blocked in" the general painting, using burnt sienna and white, thus establishing my values. Once this dries, I'll begin painting in color, well, once I establish a color scheme. I've tried several gouache color comps, and have yet to find one I like. Ahh, the process.

Bristlecone

Alright, enough fun and games, back to work. This is a recently finished (today) piece, 11x14. The oldest living organism, the bristlecone pine.

Happy Halloween!

This foxy mamma makes me laugh, peace.