It's been a while since I've gotten paint all over my hands and I have been itching to get back to it. I had already sketched some red potatoes onto a small canvas so I decided to go for it. I will post a photo, except I don't know what causes the light spots - the actual photo doesn't look like that. I had made the shadows darker than I like, so lightened them up a bit and maybe something in the 2nd coat is catching the light? It's too technical for me to figure out. I hate doing shadows anyway. (Click to enlarge).
I've been working on sketching birds and animals, trying to do a small quick one each day, and so far have done a black-capped chickadee that I'm happy with. Also a crow that turned out so-so, and a hummingbird. The animals include a black bear, and I'm planning to do a red fox next, saving the big guys til last (an elephant and a black panther). These birds and animals are all special to me, and include my two beloved dogs, Smoky and Lady. I don't think I would even try to draw them much less paint them.
Note that the newspaper under the painting is because I did it at the living room coffee table. I use a blue plastic sheet on my artist's table, and it's a good thing when you see the paint smears on it.
The applesauce just kicked my appetite into high gear, so I had a protein shake with two generous scoops of ice cream! All I can think about is wanting carnitas, or maybe an enchilada.
I just finished watching Bob Ross' 11th season and will start on the 12th season tomorrow. There are 13 episodes in each season, so I've watched a lot of what he's done. When I think that maybe it's the same thing all over again, he comes up with something new or something I hadn't seen him do before. A lot of folks complain that he did essentially the same thing over and over, but what better way for a learner to get a chance to practice techniques and improve their skills. If you don't know how to draw a tree when you start painting with Bob, you certainly do after a few episodes (there are trees in every painting he did except the seascapes.)! Unfortunately many of his techniques do not translate over into acrylic painting, but his calm demeanor and positive frame of mind are as essential to him as a teacher as well as his artistic skills. And as a learner I've already adapted his outlook on the joy of painting.
I may try to get a nap into my afternoon before I start planning my supper. I think I'm going to bake a cod filet and see how I do with it - hopefully I can keep it away from the stitches. I will feel 500% better if I can get some real food!
I hope everyone has a great upcoming week. The holidays are drawing closer, and I'm glad that shopping isn't a big issue for me this year since I have little elves doing the work for me!
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My DIL had a painting party at her house and I thought their pictures turned out beautifully. I would think you could do Smokey and Lady cause it would be done with so much love. Hope the fish works. I'm hungry just thinking about you nnonot being able to eat.
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ReplyDeletePainting has been so much fun to me, and I wish I had begun earlier when my vision was better. I think I love Smoky & Lady so much I could never be satisfied with how I portrayed them. Most cities have painting classes where you pay something like $25 which includes the lesson, the canvas, paints, brushes, etc. That's how I started when I was in Alaska.
DeleteThe fish wasn't out of the freezer early enough, so it's in the fridge to thaw for tomorrow. Tonight it's just mashed potatos! They are so good with cheddar and sour cream, and I hope I don't get tired of them.
I love to hear your enthusiasm about painting. It sure is wonderful to have something in your life that you really love. I can totally sympathize with you about sick of shakes in that I remember having jaw surgery and my mouth wired shut for 11 weeks and I had to eat through a straw. I finally just ground up whatever David was having for dinner and did the best I could but I was often in tears I so wanted a taco that would crunch!
ReplyDeleteThat's it - I miss the crunch! Also just the act of chewing. Oh well, eventually. I have to flavor my shakes with chocolate because the fruit I love has little seeds in it - even blueberries leave a residue after being blended!
DeleteI understand I will never be all that good at painting but I enjoy it so much I don't care. If I had people besides my family in my kitchen I wouldn't have the nerve to hang them on the walls there. Of course I post the pics on a blog that goes to places all over the continent, but then I can't see the people shaking their heads and laughing!
Potatoes look good, I bet you can draw your dogs and the panther. It's nice to have something to do that you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI could draw the dogs possibly, but I could never capture their essence. I thought the potatoes looked better before I painted them!
DeleteYour paintings are very good Gypsy!! You are to hard on yourself. I bet you are hungry I feel very bad that you haven't been able to eat anything. Do you like pudding? It would be a change from ice-cream. What about mashed potatoes with a bunch of butter?
ReplyDeleteGetting caught up on your blog. While I am glad your tooth extraction is over, I am sorry you are having to go hungry because of it. Do you like plain soup, like Campbells Tomato soup or chicken boullion? I know they don't exactly qualify as "food" but at least you could eat some and not be hungry.
ReplyDeleteHoping you are feeling up to par soon.
How about chicken and dumplings? The broth and dumplings are quite soft. I have sometimes made them just using a lot of organic broth flavored with Rapunzel vegetable bouillon cubes.
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