Light Study Turned Painting

This started as a light study for that sunset through trees feel... and became more after a while. I might stuill work on this... but here it is so far. Not to sure about the mixed focuses on the composition... guess thats the risk when ya work from photos.

animation fun

These are some flour sack exercises for animation... I am getting into drawing animation and really think its the key to good character drawing. Its fun when you start to draw verbs instead of nouns. I have a long way to go... Have a look at this guy!
http://www.comlock.net/KAU/escape-sack.mov

Watercolour, gouashe and pastel

I had a go with watercolour, Gouashe and finally fix-it pastel yesterday. This is from my inca trail experience and was one of my favorite memories of the place. I might carry this on in digital, as I dont like how much black I ended up using... Im getting used to the traditional way of things...slowly.

Sargent Study

I am planning to do more master studies... I learned loads from this one. Sargent...of course.

Plein Air scan

Here is a scan of the actual painting. I am going to get more paints soon as watercolour pans just dont give enough pigment when you are in a hurry!

Plein Air

I went Plein air painting on sunday, which is to say I sat on a rock like a lump and argued with my watercolours for an hour... without much luck. BUT, it seems to have gone into my head, because I just tried to paint the same scene from memory and it worked relatively well... such is the power of digital.

I will post my actual watercolour/guashe attempt asap. it will be funny to compare!

Baines Kloof

This was based on a photo I took in Baines Kloof in South Africa. I loved the peace in this little glen. It was such balm for the soul after London crowds!