Yes, I know all the Easter Egg hunts are over but I finally got around to doing this painting I had wanted to do several months ago. Part of the delay was deciding how to do it. I first envisioned this as a pencil drawing. I even thought of drawing everything with graphite except for the targeted egg which would be in color. I used that technique in the drawing, “Popsicles” (http://sircolby.com/drawings/popsicles/). As you can see, I chose to go with full color using acrylic paints on canvas.
Acrylic on canvas, 16″ X 20″
I’m working on a project that’s taking a lot of time so in the meanwhile I’ll post a painting I did a long time ago. It’s a rendition of a photograph from National Geographic magazine. They always have such great photography. I have used their images to practice on several occasions. You may have already seen it in the magazine itself. It’s also posted on the rotating masthead of this website.
Acrylic on canvas, 24″ X 36″
Watercolor pencil and wash on paper, 10″ X 14″
Young boy playing marbles. Do they still do that? This was adapted from a magazine article.
Acrylic on canvas, 14″ X 18″
Just playing around with acrylic paints. The goal was to do a portrait quickly with little chance to stop and think. Using mostly pink and blue hues served to amplify the exaggerated contrasts.
Acrylic on board, 8″ X 12″
Torso study using a wash over watercolor pencils. Just playing around.
Watercolor pencils and wash on paper, 10″ X 7 1/2″
With hard work and patience we can learn to do just about anything. Learning to wink, for example. And once a task is learned it becomes simple and we can move on to the next challenge, like, snapping your fingers.
Acrylic on bristol board, 8″ X 10″
This tree painting (or call it drawing with a brush) took a few seconds to do. The process is really, really complicated. You’ll need a brush, a piece of construction paper and a little household bleach. That’s it. Fun and easy and the effects can be very interesting. Go for it. Remember, for obvious reasons, to take care when working with bleach.
Bleach on construction paper, 9″ X 12″
An exploration of darks, lights and contrasts and a little fun with vibrant color.
Acrylic on canvas board, 12″ X 16″
Kings of orient, traveling afar?
Actually, it’s just a bunch of guys riding camels. But you can use your imagination.
Acrylic on canvas board, 12″ X 18″
