Category Archives: Crucifixion

The Principle x

I thought it might be interesting to have the texts and some images from the exhibit posted here for people who couldn’t make it to the show.   The Alchemical Theatre (20″ x 16″) Pieces of a demolished theatre, poplar, … Continue reading

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Crucifixion xi

    It’s finished. 

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Crucifixion x

I found my source pictures for the crucifixion dating back from 2000, when Ogre came over to visit and posed for the painting. I worked at the face for a couple of hours, getting a good layer down. It’s clearly … Continue reading

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crucifixion ix

I didn’t get much done today other than to add a glaze layer of transparent iron ozide to the moon, hinting at the cratered surface and the rabbit in the moon.   I’m considerably more satisfied with the colour balance … Continue reading

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Crucifixion viii

I spent a very productive day in the studio, working on three projects concurrently, so I’ll break the day into three posts. To the crucifixion moon I added a layer of cadmium red mixed with a little black to dirty it down … Continue reading

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crucifixion vii

I’ve been thinking about the moon at the crucifixion because it’s said that the moon was blood red when it rose that day, presumably because it was eclipsed. I’ve seen a lunar eclipse and it really does go red. Anyway, … Continue reading

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Crucifixion vi

I was able to get a lot done this morning, having only three dedicated students in my little summer school group. They’re all very involved in what they’re doing, so I can make my own work alongside them with relative … Continue reading

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crucifixion v

I removed the Luther tattoo I put on yesterday, reworking it completely, and I’m far more satisfied with the results now. I also cleaned up some irritating details: a missing finger here, and poorly executed axe head there. I added … Continue reading

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Crucifixion iv

On reflection I realized that in the crucifixion painting the tattoo is in the wrong place. It’s too far back  on the arm, in a spot that would be wrong for a presentational piece of ink work. I’ll need to … Continue reading

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Crucifixion iii

            I roughed in the tattoo on Lynn’s arm. It’s very basic right now and will get some added colour, then a layer of skin tone over the top of it to drop it back … Continue reading

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