I really haven't been THAT non-arty...

Been doing a ton of bookcovers. So many, I have time for little else, squeezed in between mommying and wifery and such. Something's gotta give. BUT! I did sneak in a little study. So here it is. *blap*

Post-migraine doodle

Man, I HATE migraines. When I have an opportunity, I'm seeing the doctor about 'em. Two days...I'm laid up. And I have a good pain threshold. Annnywho, doodle commencing. I really kept this one loose and a little more cartoony. I just needed to do something for myself, and remind myself I can draw. Sorta. Ref used, some crappy photo from a Michael Kors fashion show. I think he looks like an interesting character, though. Definitely a good guy. Back to your regularly scheduled programming......

Scribble scrabble.

It's been so long since I've had the luxury to doodle, I waxed self-indulgent this morning and fiddled in Painter. Ref used. One hour. Much coffee.

The Skin Show Opens

...and it was fun! Nice turn-out, and really the offerings were pretty tame. If I participate next year, and I don't see why I wouldn't, I'm gonna push the envelope a little more. Local artist Allen Reeve had lovely drawings. I wish I'd noted the names of some of the other artists; there was one piece entitled 'The Apple' I really dug. I'll get the hang of this reporting gig some day. The gentleman who bought my piece from the last show was there. Good taste, that guy! Sadly, most of my pics were blurry. Dont' drink, point, and shoot, kids. Anywho, here are the few photos fit to show. Don't be too dazzled by the neon joystick...heh...

I Want Your Sex...

Okay, cheap shot to get your attention. But it worked, didn't it? :D

I think I'm actually getting the hang of oils, after...oh...20 years or so? This painting went a lot more intuitively, even though I have miles to go before I can actually mix the color I want. God, I miss digital for that very reason. Sucks not having every color at your fingertips. But the tangibility of an actual painting is happy-making.

SO! This piece will hang at The Art Pad Gallery this weekend, for their second annual 'Erotica' show. I can't wait, really! I got a peek at a few of the other pieces and man, they are good. I hope the snow doesn't suppress the turn-out. And I hope I didn't overprice my painting...

I let y'all know.

'Crucifixotica', 18x24, oils. $600

Purple rain, purrrrple rain....

Feedback, please! I'm trying to respect Painter (again) and work out a style that's less boringly realistic...tt totally dries up what little imagination I have. Is it working? Does the face look too referenced? Too sloppy? Does the color purple totally suck? You tell me!

Red Shtuff

Speedpaintliness! With Painter IX. *splat*