Painting Again

Joe Maker sitting on the Dock

 

Well, it took a while, but I am finally back on track with doing my water color painting.  The above painting is one of my Dad based on a photograph of him taken when he was in his forties.  I have never tried painting a person before, so this task was definitely a big challenge.  I have the painting matted and framed and hanging, but I'd like to get some input on it next winter from my water color teacher.

 

 

Color print from new printer

 

I convinced Neil to buy a new color printer so that I can print out photos from my Facebook page from the photographers at Wakodahatchee Wetands and Green Cay.  The photos are wonderful, and I'd love to make some of them into paintings. The new printer really helps.

 

                                                  Roseate Spoonbills WIP

I'm working on a painting of this photo of roseate spoonbills that supposedly was photo shopped.  I think that means it is not a legitimate photo, but rather it has been enhanced.  Who cares?  I think it is beautiful.  It feels good to be back in the groove of painting.  All it takes is time and motivation.

Going in Circles

 

As you can see, I am not moving forward, but rather I am still doing more of the same.  I need to break out of this rut and try something new.  A bout of laryngitis and pink eye has kept me at home for a week. No excuse for not doing some art work this time.

The second attempt at painting my Dad is even worse than the first.  It looks like Steve Martin, not Joe Maker.  Back to the drawing board on that one.  Or maybe I should take a break and do something a little easier.