I'm monitoring another amazing class at Gage Academy. I can not speak highly enough about all this school has to offer the Seattle community. They provide informative classes with first rate instructors who primarily focus on classical realism. For someone who feels mainly self-taught in visual art with endless questions regarding the science of oil paint and how to apply it, I always feel satisfied when enrolled in a class at Gage. Here's my first painting in Suzanne Brooker's Portrait Oil Painting Class. We have to learn to execute fast since we only have the same model posing for two sessions. It's hard for me to really paint regularly because it's difficult for me to slow down. And personally, I can't start oil painting unless I know I have a whole day to turn off my phone and stay in my paint clothes. I hope to jump in faster as I become more seasoned. Or even better, I just hope to paint every day because I want to do nothing else! Well, except maybe a play or a concert. Those will always tie.
The Gun
This week, I'm drawing a gun. Arlan Lackie's company, Checkered Past, refinishes and paints old furniture and then sells it. We were talking about an old desk drawer and how it'd be sweet to hide a gun in the top right drawer. Say no more. Here's my first gun still life ever, in charcoal and chalk. Less then a week later, the gun was done and found its way to a happy new home office. At least I hope it's happy...I assume it's funny.
Tacky Smack
I'm designing vinyl wall decals thanks to Tacky Smack! Check out their website to see all the other amazing designs.
First Nephew
Waiting for the arrival of my sister's first baby…after so many movies and walks around the block, I get antsy hands. His bedroom closet doors are luckily covered in chalk paint.
