Progress March 11

I finally made it back to Ohio. I am enjoying my time with the girls who are home on spring break. I hope to get back to my oils on Monday. Until then it's drawing at the kitchen table with everyone around.

Progress February 27

Yes I am still working on this picture. The process has become pretty time consuming, building layer upon layer. The personalities of this team are starting to come through. I wish I had gotten their names. Maybe they'll be back in Wooster this fall.

Progress February 26

It's hard to see the progress I am making from the strong lamp light in this picture. I hope to get a good shot of it soon. Today I spend time on the tack- making the over lapping straps make sense and painting the studs. I am struggling to paint these details and make them fit in without drawing too much attention. I don't want this pictures emphasis to be too much on the awesome tack. I have to work this out soon, as each layer of paint must be thicker than the previous. I think I have one or two layers left at this point.

Progress February 25

Working on a background that stays in the background

Progress February 21

I'm not sure if you can see the progress I've made today but this picture is slowly getting there

Progress February 20

I felt like painting today this is a picture I put away about two weeks ago 

I am realizing the importance of subtle value transitions with this one

Progress February 19

Working on full figure drawings today. Exploring ideas for my spring collection of paintings.