Category Archives: Making work

Adding a little Lead White to the patches of mud prepares them for another layer that will make the surface feel more solid. The little pebbles that I did first have all taken a glaze of Raw Sienna that makes … Continue reading →

I’ve posted two almost identical pictures today to show the difference a bit of subtle work makes to a painting – the first picture is the end result of this afternoon’s work, the second you already saw on Saturday evening. … Continue reading →

At last I got a full day in the studio, getting a lot of painting done. It was so exciting to be able to develop ideas as the day passed, imagining new steps to take to drive the painting forward. … Continue reading →

Turning the painting upside down was really great because it made it so much easier to paint the sky, which now is turning into a substantial and striking feature. I’ve flipped the photo to make it easier to see the … Continue reading →

I’ve finished painting the legs with the exception of the shoes, which I will do later. I’ve limited myself to simpler tasks today because I’m just too tired to do the more detailed work. It’s been a productive but mostly … Continue reading →

The Magician increasingly gains solidity as the Raw Umber rendering materializes over the roughly sketched outline and white base painting. The sketched wand will take a decorative spiral twisting around the handle, while adding detail elsewhere will make different features … Continue reading →

The Magician has a face. Strong featured, with high cheekbones and a strong mouth, she’s full of character. This has been very enjoyable, even exciting at times. I love painting faces, shifting the balance of expression by making very small … Continue reading →