Finding a balance between imagination and realism. After the lay-in (getting a first layer to start setting up value and color relationships) this time I decided to tackle the flesh tones in the face first before developing other areas. I’m trying for a dusk or night time look so...
Owl Man Progress Shot
IlluXCon 2015
I’m prepping for IlluXCon which takes place weekend in Allentown, PA. My newest originals, “Golden Dragon Eye”, and “Voodoo Queen (Woman of Power)”, are framed and ready for their debut! You can see them in person this weekend. I will be in the evening Showcase Friday, October 23, 8:00...
Voodoo Queen (Woman of Power) in Progress
A few weeks ago I showed my drawing for this painting. This week how about some color studies? Gouache! I wanted something fast drying, yet still able to be manipulated once down on the paper, and something mostly opaque. Gouache. Watercolor was my first love so I enjoy gouache....
Work in Progress – New Personal Piece
Here’s a progress shot of a new personal piece. I’m drawing on Canson Vellum (one side the lines, the other side the values). I’ve also used Photoshop to help move and resize some elements (a little faster but same principle as tracing paper and photocopying the drawing). I plan...