The Knight Is Done - He's Off to the Lists

"A Hard Day's Knight" ???
9.5 x 8 in.
24 x 20.5 cm.

I am reasonably satisfied with this. I accomplished what I intended. Painting large pieces of metal was part of the challenge.  Not getting tempted to paint every detail was another - that was hard with the horse. And painting wet-in-wet washes over a largely completed part of the image was the most important technique I tried. The focus of this painting was to be the armor, especially the face-plate on the horse, and I believe I was able to keep the focus there. So ... experiment done. Now onto some calves, flowers .... ????

Thank you for dropping by! Your comments are always welcome.

Hmmm, I May Have Gotten Carried Away [or, don't paint when you're upset]

Washes of aureolin and quin. burnt orange/ I think I should have left it here

Washes of quin. burnt orange and alizarin crimson

Washes of quin. burnt orange and quin. violet

Wash of cobalt blue, to try to subdue some of the purple

   My emotions are showing; I'm upset about lack of work as a dental hygienist. As my sharpest critic [my aunt] always tells me "Don't paint when you're upset".

   Anyway, I'm committed to the darks. I may do another wash of cobalt blue, in the hopes of toning down the purples yet more. And I see that I must add some more depth and warmth to the dog. As always, comments and criticisms are welcome [including "fund-raising" ideas]

   Thank you for dropping by!!! 

A Big Project Continues ... or ... All I See Is GREEN!

Here is where I was 3 days ago

First few background washes

Background around flower done. May have to darken around leaves.

   The background around the flower is done. It was a bit harrowing at times, with pigment moving around as I wet the paper for a wash. I think I'll have to get an Isobey squirrel mop; they're apparently much softer. If anyone knows where I could buy one, in or around Vancouver, B.C., please let me know.
   Now I'll tackle the flower, which I hope will be just fussy and not too difficult. Then the leaves will most likely need some shadowing and touching up. To be continued ...