Tuesday, November 29, 2011

challenge 31




















Recently in my painting class, we've been exploring specific value painting projects. I'm definitely a fan. Don't get me wrong, I like color, love color, etc., but every once in a while it's nice to remove some of that noise and focus on the impact of shading within a hue or two.

I've already finished a graphite drawing of this, which was a lot of fun to do. I'm hoping painting it will be also, but every time I approach a project with the belief it will be easy and quick, I'm reminded of how little I know about the process.

Challenge 31 submissions are due by midnight, December 19th.

Saturday, November 12, 2011













Sidmar Khilji, 9 x 12 Watercolor


















Jen Smith, 8 x 10 Oil

















Rebecca Wang, 12 x 16 Oil
















Sylviane Le Cann, 5 x 7 Oil

















Judy, 18 x 24cm Watercolor





















LJ Chang, Acrylic


















Nora MacPhail, 10 x 12 Watercolor
















Sylvia Young, 10.5 x 15 Watercolor

















Nora Mackin, Watercolor

















Renate Arends, 24 x 32cm Watercolor


































Fredrik Amerup





















Jean Nelson, 6 x 6 Acrylic


















mico, 18 x 24cm Oil

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

challenge 30















So I'm kind of cheating this time around. This is a still life I set up for my painting class and I started painting it yesterday. I usually keep what I'm painting in class and these challenges separate, but my instructor kindly suggested I set something up there and take a shot of it for a challenge, which I totally took advantage of.

Thanks again to everyone who has participated and continues to participate in our little challenges!

Challenge 30 is due by midnight, Monday, November 28th.