Here's a small painting study I did recently of a T-Rex toy I had painted from life. My goal since the Spring has been to do more of these studies. I've been using a Golden Artist Colors OPEN acrylics starter kit to do these small studies. I'm really loving the blending abilities without compromising the fast drying time.
I've been very inspired by this book 'Daily Painting' (http://carolmarine.blogspot.ca/p/my-books.html)
to wake up and do some painting studies. I would like to do more of
them. Great way to observe light and color without having to commit to a
large piece. This was painted from a small Bart Simpson toy maquette I
had. Painted from life with acrylic. Light source is sunlight.
I've been simultaneously taking a course at Syn Studio
('Foundations of Painting' taught by Illustrator and fine artist,
Charles Vinh) that just ended last night. What a great experience!
Charles taught me new techniques to block in my paintings
that I plan to use on future works. Here are the 3 paintings from the
10 week course (including my first painting from a live model).
Live model study painted in four 3 hour sessions.
Study of reflective lighting and glass.
Tonal study (determining different values).
Also, this Thursday is their end of semester Vernissage party! (Among
the best art parties in Montreal!) All are welcome! Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1466582983612253/ Check out the video below from thier most recent vernissage (June 2014)
