Sci Fi Watercolor - Time Lapse Video

For this painting, I used watercolor, acrylic and charcoal, as well as ink for the outline (really just sharpie). I uploaded this video to youtube, and when I initially tried to share it to my blog my computer, apparently overloaded, flung itself into a state of catatonia.  Well, that's what it wanted me to think, as I clicked and clicked. Oh, but no, it wasn't just doing nuthin'...nuh uh...it was posting 4 identical posts on my blog. >< I didn't know until this morning...asldjflkdjf

Anyway, it's all good.  This piece didn't take me too long, I was really just experimenting with this style, and made it into a time lapse video / speed painting for all to see:) Enjoy

Adventures in Style

I've been experimenting lately with different styles, doing anything that fancies me.  I know I change my mind a lot when it comes to art...so here are two little paintings I did today.  One is acrylic and ink, and the other is watercolor, acrylic, ink and charcoal.  They were fun, but I'm not sure how I feel about them yet.

Green Being Youtube Video

I just uploaded another time lapse painting video.  It includes the early stages of the painting, with the rough sketch on canvas all the way to the finished piece.

Watch the Video !!! If you want to see more, you can subscribe to my channel...

Time Lapse Video - Horned Alien

Well now, after much toiling, I have managed to figure out the workings of youtube (maybe) and now feel like an erudite scholar of the web (ha).  So, without further ado, here's the video! Oh, and one more thing...I know I sent everyone the link for the youtube page, but I thought I should just go ahead and post here as well! Now, really, here it is:

The music is not mine, but by a person called Stizerth...go check him out:

"Brick Wall"

Stizreth's page

Youtube Channel - Videos

OK everyone, I have some big news that will most certainly be the epoch of your existence!  I just uploaded a really awesome, totally amazing (*face palm) time-lapse video of a horned alien I recently painted.  What a mouth full (* another face-palm----my forehead is stinging) but it really is quite a weird little creature.

Go check out the video HERE and like/subscribe to my channel.

Later on today, I will be show everyone some photos of the work.... See you guys soon.

Pink-horned Blue Girl

This is a photo of the painting I did in my last video.  Enjoy!

Time Lapse Video Painting!

Ok, so now that I have all of the necessary equipment to make a proper little flick, I have put together a time lapse video of my latest painting.  This is more in line with what I like personally, so here goes.

(Oh, one more thing!....the music in this video is by The Mars Volta, and is a song called "Eat the Sun.")

Mushroom...The Second

Here is the second little mushroom painting of my 4 piece set.

4"x4"
acrylic on canvas board

Yellow Mushroom 1

This is one of four very small mushroom paintings.  All of them will be different types and colors.  I'll be posting the next one soon.  I think these would be a perfect set to hang together or to give separately as gifts.

4"x4"

acrylic on canvas board

Desert Scene Painting Process

Tonight I have a new painting in the works to show.  I suppose this is just another thing that I have started and have yet to finish.  I'm working out what details I want to add and the mood as well, although that has already begun to develop.  I first gessoed the fiber board and then sketched out the desert scene.  The main section of desert (almost the entire bottom half) was created through a mixture of ochre and basic red with an occasional touch of a dark, red-undertoned brown.

What I have so far is a very basic painting with very little depth (in the sand anyway)and not any real focus.  As of now this square painting is sitting on my easel waiting to be completed.

^Mixture used to create basic dark desert color.

YES, at that point that weird texture was on purpose.

So, what do you think?  Boring, great, needs more, or just fine as is??? I obviously think it needs to be finished, but part of being an artist is knowing when to stop.

Bird and Wine

The inspiration for this painting comes from several things.  The idea is that someone has left his/her belongings behind on a deck by the sea and this is the scene that ensued.

Strawberry

I recently finished a fruit and water painting.  I was trying to achieve the brightest colors possible with the strawberry itself, and I must say that I'm pleased with the results.

So here it is... the name of this painting is Strawberry Drops. It will be up on the originals page soon.

"Strawberry Drops"

Original acrylic on wrapped canvas

11"x14"

A Panda Fantasy

Ok, so I know this may seem a bit off from the paintings I have been showing on here, but after you take a look at the ink page, I'm sure you'll realize this is pretty mild.....all things considered.  This new piece that's in the works has a panda, yes I said it, a panda.  Not only a panda, but a person riding a panda.  Let that sink in a bit, and while you're at it, realize you shouldn't get your hopes up about seeing the finished painting.  Why? Well, because I said so.  In the unfortunate event that I find myself hating the painting how it turns out, I'll might consider not posting it.  But, don't worry, cause who knows if that'll even happen...


So here is some of the work in progress, including an initial doodle to get the idea down and some photos of how the painting is coming along.  Enjoy:)

I just added my link

Gallery Today is a great way for artists to promote their artwork.  I just added my link, so here is theirs.

http://www.gallerytoday.com

Go check it out!

New Art Up

I've finally got all of the work you've seen thus far up in the originals page, and it's all for sale.

There will soon be some new works in progress, so get ready for those.

Hope everyone is having a great new year!

Finally finished

This will be available soon, for sale on the originals page.

Original painting on canvas board

Little Bird Painting

Ok, so I have a song bird painting in the works.  I started it way earlier this day, and will post the finished product tomorrow.  The bird is surely going to be yellow; very bright yellow, in hopes that it will jump off the canvas, visually speaking.  Below are the first few steps I took, before becoming too tired and irritated, simultaneously, and making the wise decision to stop; that is before something undesirable happened.  You will understand my frustrations later, when I show the world the mess I made with one of the branches in this painting. .....erg

Pretty creepy snake

So, this blog has turned into all things art.  This piece is actually in acrylic, not ink, but I might just put it in the ink section anyway. I know, that would be against the law of the universe, but -shrugs-

Anyway, here it is. Hope all of my little creeps like it:)

"Lady of Scales"

9"x12"

Original acrylic on acrylic paper

Acrylic on Hardboard

I went into Lowe's the other day and picked up one 4'x8' piece of hardboard, although that's not exactly what it was called (finberboard, pressed board??).  I had them cut it at the store into 4 pieces, and brought it home, only cost about $9.  I gessoed the one board, two coats, and it didn't take much because of how smooth the surface already is.  I then used my sanding block to smooth out the edges.  

Painting on this size board can be somewhat tricky until you get the hang of it.  I used a spray bottle to keep the surface wet where I was blending, and I also do a very solid underpainting first, with all of the colors, because I find the need to make the color blending perfect, and that, for me, requires two layers of paint.

So this painting came out really well, and I'll show you some of the process.

This is after I had finished up the basic part of the tentacles.  The little plate is what I use to mix my paint on.  The main jellyfish (the round white part) was painted white first, to ensure that the colors maintained their brightness.  Below is the final painting:)

"Compass Jellyfish"

Acrylic on Canvas

2'x4'

Landscape painting

I worked on a dog painting recently, but decided to wait a bit before working on it anymore, and will show you guys the process of it once I finish:) Today I both started and finished a new piece that I am actually very pleased with.  I hope to hear what anyone thinks, and would like some solid critiques.

This first picture was taken after I had completed a simple outline of what I was painting.  I wanted to make sure not to paint blue beneath the trees, because I wanted them to retain all of their color.

This is the painting order that I used, as you can see that most of the background was in place BEFORE painting the trees.  Unfortunately, I completely forgot to put in the darkest part of the background, and stopped mid-tree to finish it.  

Here is the final product, plus a closeup of the tree on the right.  The snow texture on the branches was made with a painting spatula.

"Fresh Snow"

Acrylic on Canvas

16"x20"

Now, for some exciting news.  I will be setting up a secondary blog for selling my art only.  Hopefully, it will be up before the new year.  You should be able to find all of my works that are for sell, and purchase them there.