Stream Painting

Stream Painting

Have not done an oil painting in a long while.  This was in response to a deep pang of guilt.  I bought a pochade last year.  It was the worst Summer in years with no chance of getting out and trying it out.  This year the best Summer in years and the weather coincided with me moving house and starting new job. This was a photo I took just before I moved. 

Powering On

Powering On

This guy was a triumph of patience.  Doodled a bit, got about half way and just struggled to figure out how to continue.  Really tempted to stop and move on to something else, but as ever, if I feel I am struggling there is something to be learned so I kept with it. 

Skull Study 4

Skull Study 4

Continuing the skull studies. 

Sketches 27

Sketches 27.  Hmm change in colour palette. 

An Offering

An Offering

This one  started out as a quick doodle and looked interesting enough to develop further.  Still like that initial sketch.

Skull Study 3

Skull Study 3

The last of the series of skull studies.  Did this one at the weekend so I took some more time rendering it.  Spending time doing these studies also means you have time to think on the subject matter.  This also reminded me of a video I saw recently of  sculpting the aging process.