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!

October 1st, 2017 - Let's make a portfolio, shall we?

After six attempts. YES, six! I am 95% done with Knucklehead, AKA, Syra. Need a bit of drying time for whiskers and tongue. I'm pleased, I hope Sue is as well.

I consulted a fellow artist and reworked a bit of Max's Paw. I think I won't touch it again, even though I'm sure I could keep working on it forever.

I decided to fuck around with more palette knife and had a mountain waterfall in mind. I feel very MEH about it but I keep reminding myself this is a big learning curve for me. Besides, when mini me 1 came in the room and saw it, she asked if it was indeed  a waterfall, so, mission accomplished?

Along the lines of palette knife fun, I wanted one with the way I do abstract color blocks. SO THICK, SO FUN!

Lastly, I've always wanted to do a multi panel painting. I'm not ambitious, so this is only two. It'll be some nice Persicaria affinis Darjeeling Red.