Thursday, August 11, 2022

Shimmery Silk

Shimmery Silk

 It was literally 95 degrees and humid when a group of painters gathered in Adams Common in Quincy, MA for a live model paintout.    We had two hours which was enough with that heat.   Our wonderful model wore a pure silk skirt that gathered at the waist and of course only enhanced her perfect physique.

I used sight sizing to capture the drawing and once I switched to color paint I "wiped off" my extra paint repeatedly on the background which started to build up an abstract and harmonious wallpaper.  The added bonus was a multi-cultural concert going on.   It was a happening place!

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Turtle in Turquoise

 

 

Turtle in Turquoise
This sea turtle is rehabilitating in Florida thus my close proximity.   They are really magnificent creatures, and hopefully this guy will be back in the deep blue ocean before long.     I took some liberty with the water color - not deep ocean ultramarine but turquoise.   The added design of twirly ripples and glare are the backdrop for this crusty, old guy.