First Painting of the Year…
Here is a my first painting of the year:) It was commissioned by one of my collectors. Knowing that I love to draw/paint the human body and especially women:)
So this will prove to be a fun project!!!
This was the photo for inspiration….
I’m changing the background and painting the girls in my own style:) It should be cool to see how this one turns out!!!
Here are some sneak peaks to it’s progress….
I sketched it out onto a 36″ x 36″ gallery wrapped canvas and painted in a contrasting base for the background.
I then added a light wash of skin toned pigment for the base of the skin.
Next I will be adding in the shadows and shading for depth.
Now I know a lot of you are wondering why I have not shared any of my work from the current book… This time around the Author has requested that I not post any images until the book is published. Except I can show the cover:) BUT I have to paint out all 30 some odd paintings to figure out what will BE the cover….lol…so it might be a while yet…
I have been so swamped since I got back that I have yet to even scan in and photograph what I do have so far…sigh…but that is what I intend to do this week. I know the author is anxious to see the latest:)
We are hoping to have the book finished by the end of March!!!
Ok so with that I will leave you with a quote….
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Edgar Degas
~Cheers~
Selina
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Awesome. I love art, want to start back up an art appreciation program for children that I used to do as a volunteer when my kids were young. Maybe for money at private schools this time around. Unfortunately I have no talent. All my creative talents lie in the written word (and then not as much as would wish). But I so appreciate and respect your abilities. Go Selina.
I love seeing your process, Selina!! You ARE going to show us the final results, right?
Boy, your author sounds like a pain in the butt. (grin) Seriously, should I change my mind on that?
Katherine, No wqy you are soooooo NOT a pain in the butt!!!You know i think it would be kinda cool to maybe just show parts of certain pages at least:) I have had a lot of people ask me to see what I’m working on. I think it peaks their interest and helps promote the book.
Judy thank you so much!!! You know if you need any help with the “Art Appreciation Program” just let me know bc I would LOVE to help!!!
Selina