For a decade I recorded every aspect of my artistic development, almost every day. This original version of the blog records the first 4 years that I was introduced to Classical Realism. I consider these to be the most formative years of my art career.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Day 30 - Pears in Wax Paper SOLD
10 x 10 inches, oil on panel
My 30th painting is done! I really enjoyed painting this today. I like how the tight cropping and the loose brushstrokes make the image almost abstract.
I had fun with this one, I kept it very loose, soft, and vague, and let the image slowly come into focus. Here are the in-progress shots: