To keep myself from fretting about world events, I am working on four paintings.
The portrait is of my niece, from a photo taken earlier this summer. I am trying a different technique [for me] - painting with the easel in an almost upright position.
I am making another attempt with hydrangeas. I think the painting is half-way done.
The cocker spaniel is also getting touch-ups. Her owners and I met again last week, and I saw that her coloring is very dark, only her face has touches of white on the chin. And I have started a landscape; so far, it is only streaks of color indicating sky and trees.
Thank you for dropping by, and your comments are always welcome!
Con una modelo tan guapa la obra quedara fantástica. Saludos.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have lots on the go. The weather is rainy so good time to paint! Loved the sweet peas from the last post.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's quite an undertaking! Your niece is lovely and it looks like the painting is going to be too. I admire your detailed drawing of the hydrangeas; you could have been a medical illustrator--very explicit. That is a hydrangea I haven't seen before. Very interesting. And isn't it amazing how much more we see in a subject after we've spent some time on them at the easel? Making art opens our eyes.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're on the right track on all fronts...looking forward to seeing more process and/or finished paintings!
ReplyDeletewow you are busy, lovely work always Kathryn, Take care,dear friend,love,Diana
ReplyDeleteHi Kathryn,
ReplyDeleteYour Niece is beautiful and the reference photo has wonderful lighting! I really look forward to seeing how she emerges in your painting!
Glad to see another hydrangea painting in the works too!
I had to look up the definition of "divertissement" as I had never heard it before and am happy to learn a new word! Now I've just got to remember it! Perfect for the current "state the Union" may head us in.
Painting in an upright position is an interesting experience. I've done it once or twice with varying results. Both paintings look great! And those world events are indeed worrying, but what can we do?
ReplyDeleteHello Kathryn,
ReplyDeleteI'm back from vacation (without PC, with the sun and the fresh mountain air - Numerous meetings of marmots and chamois )
Please to meet your niece ;)
What do you think about this position of your easel ?
Kisses !
It'll be lovely to see this one progress :0)
ReplyDeleteThis watercolor of your niece is coming along beautifully already!!!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing the progress of these paintings and yes the current world affairs is worrying.
ReplyDeleteHi kathryn,
ReplyDeleteYou must be very busy these days.
Your niece is really beautiful.I can't wait to see your process.
Hello Kathryn:) Okay, your niece is almost a year older by now, but still I wanted to say that your portrait is going to be wonderful. Maybe you finished and posted it already but I'm commenting a lot of old posts and start with the oldest post:) I can't wait to see the finished portrait!! Your hydrangeas are beautiful. I love the old brown color! xx
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