In between various and multiple tasks of a different nature, I was able to sneak in another layer on most of this commissioned oil painting. I’m experiencing wild confidence swings in my ability to do this painting. Right now, it’s swinging high. Calendars available here, $25, includes shipping.
Long Distance Commission, Chapter 3
This project progress took place before I started the mural on the Ivanhoe library. This might be the first time I have ever put a canvas on the drawing table and measured out exactly where everything is supposed to go. When I had enough pencil guidelines on the canvas, I took it out to the […]
Library Mural, Day Two
Brrr, BRRR, and BRRR! In driving the 35 miles down to the mural yesterday, I learned that the defroster in Momscar* is INSTANTLY effective, and I actually used the seat warmer, which seems like an ultra luxurious feature. Now I just need to figure out which button makes heat land on my feet. Step by […]
Library Mural, Day One
I got to the library at 8:45 to survey the lay of the land. Muddy. Significant log. Big roots to NOT trip over. What’s that weird little box on a pole? Could it be a Little Free Library, right here at the library? After I unloaded the ladders, I realized that the wall was full […]
Nine Things Learned in November
November means the end of colored leaves. The promise of spring in a few months will keep me from descending into the Slough of Despondence, as will the fun of learning new things, completing commissions, working on a mural, and resuming drawing lessons in January. 1. There is lots of disrespect on the road when […]
Long Distance Commission, chapter 2
After my conversation with customer Mr. J about all the special things on his former house, I did a new sketch, this time a bit more careful with all the details. Usually a loose sketch works for oil paintings, but this job requires more. Mr. J requested that I send him the two sketches when […]
Thankful
Long Distance Commission
The wonder of the interwebs has brought me a customer that I most likely will never have the pleasure of meeting in person. Let’s call the customer Mr. J. Mr. J and I have gotten acquainted in the comment section of The Frugal Girl blog, and he asked me to paint the home he used […]
New Oil Commission, Chapter 6
We last saw this oil painting commission looking like this. I actually wrote a long list of parts that need work, but it was really unnecessary because I can see what to do. We refer to this section of trail as the Green Tunnel in the summer months and the Yellow Tunnel in the fall. […]
An honest look at an artist’s life
Buckle up, settle back, get comfortable, because here is a Very Long Post. It is not a complaint; it is a hard look at reality. On the surface, it seems that the life of an artist is all glamour and glory and unlimited creativity. Maybe that is true for some artists, but I don’t know […]