Category Archives: Empress

Raw Umber dropped in beside  the leaves and flowers to create shadows, while pinks have filled out the buds and stems of the blue flowers, providing contrast and vibration. I’ve been enjoying the relationship of the pinks at the centre … Continue reading →

With the addition of a layer of green glaze over the greys of the leaves on the right hand side comes some clarity of the position of the flowers that will pop out of the foliage. I’m always surprised at … Continue reading →

I’ve painted a large number of morning glory flowers and leaves on the right side of the painting, and repainted the yellow dress, which concludes the base coat work for the painting. I like the foliage and flowers, having taken … Continue reading →

The first layer of another vine of morning glory has invaded the right hand side of the painting, creeping over the marble wall and wrapping the corner behind the Empress’ feet. The wormwood has been tucked in behind the leaves, … Continue reading →

Now the cold and rain has eased up here in Ventura County I feel a lot lighter in spirits. I really don’t do well in the cold. Today, with bright sunshine and blue skies I felt really great walking to … Continue reading →

It’s been a weirdly slow day, with gradual progress detailing flowers, but no major changes. The ivy took a layer of Sap Green, then some striping work with Iron Oxide to tidy the edges up, making a good first layer … Continue reading →