Friday, December 23, 2016 at 08:27PM Just started working on a new piece for Vanitas series. I am thinking about trying a mixed media approach with this one, possibly graphite, watercolor and other mediums. Will see how it goes. So far I only worked on this with a H pencil. I am going to gradually build up the tones. I am envisioning this to be really dark and almost have a "mezzotint" look. I hope it works.
Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 08:59PM David Gentilini from Capital University Schumacher Gallery emailed me a few days ago about this solo exhibition opportunity at the Franklin Arts District Gallery. It was a short notice but I jumped right on it. Who would say NO to a chance to show your work!? The opening day was brutally cold and snowing a little, so we saw very few people come in, but hey I am happy it is up! This show runs through the beginning of January next year.
Monday, October 31, 2016 at 01:35AM I finally finished Vanitas 9 after a month of trying to figure out how to render the texure of black velvet. I decided to work on just the top of the fabric the strongest light was hitting. Less is more.
Vanitas drawing, figure drawing, nudes, vanitas art in drawing Monday, September 26, 2016 at 11:17AM The orchid is nearly finished. Next I am going to work on the fabric covering the lower half of this composition.
Vanitas drawing, figure drawing, nudes, vanitas art in drawing Friday, September 23, 2016 at 09:09AM I finished the figure part of this drawing. Now moving onto the orchid.
Vanitas drawing, figure darwing, nudes, vanitas art in drawing