Some New Projects

Things I've been working on over the past few months:

So my BFF asks, how small can you paint? I usually don't like to do smaller than 10" x 10", but it's my BFF. I of course ask, what do you need?

She finds these wee lil 3" x 3" canvases that come with their own stinkin' cute easel. (seriously they are adorable) She buys a case of 14 of them and says I can use the rest for whatever. Have I mentioned my BFF is awesome and probably my biggest supporter (who isn't direct family) when it comes to me and my art.

It's an anniversary gift for her hubby and I give it a crack. After 3 attempts, I come up with this:

I personally think it's crap, because me. She loves it, I don't care and decide to do a watercolor version. 

Oh, that is so much better. Admittedly, they did arrive past their due date, but I was at least satisfied with one and she got 2 for the price of 1 😁

A bit later I decided to finally try and attempt to do another Oil with Pallet Knives, only not abstract, but something real. I still have mixed feeling and want to go back in and touch up some parts but for now, as a first attempt; I'll take it. This is Skόgafoss in Iceland without the trail going up the side to get to the top of the falls. 

My next in what will be an Icelandic Series (thanks to Hubby's encouragement 💗) is Kirkjufellsfoss. This is layer #1. I hope to finish it this weekend. 

Four Down (technically I guess), One To Go

I woke up this morning with a fervor to get on it! Muuka, Walton and Annette are not 100% finished, but need some time to sit and reflect and you know, dry a bit. Many thanks to RC for her help, advice and encouragement. Having someone close to the family to tell me I'm getting it right is a blessing.

I'm learning a lot while taking on this project and hope with future paintings I"m able to better certain techniques.

Any constructive Criticism is welcomed, because as artists, we are always learning.

Progress is slow, but it is progress

I've laid the base foundation of color for Muuka. I do find it a bit more difficult in coloring. The lighting and color palette I've never worked with, but as always, I am excited about the challenge. I hope I'm doing the family proud. Time will tell.

Valentine Muyumba est fini

I think if I futz any more I'll ruin her. She's done.

Let's give Muuka some color, shall we... Okay, not too much, this is going to be some long stages.

Number 2 in Legacy

While number 1 gets in some drying time,  work begins on painting #2: Muuka

Star Wars References are the Best

It's not done, I am allowing some dry time before trudging on for final touches.

almost there

aaaalmost there

AAAaaaaallmost there

Series of 5: LEGACY

I'd realized after all these years of painting I'd never once had a person of color. I'd decided that I would do a series of my friend and co-worker, to be followed by her four children. Progress thus far.
Also, as my son came to see my progress he asked if this was for Black History Month. I hadn't even thought about that, but I like the timing!