This time I used a pale yellow sienna instead of white.
I really like working with this medium. Probably will try something a little larger. This piece is 9″ x 12.
Ink and Oil Sticks
I watched a video creating a painting that started out with Ink washes light to dark carving out the main value shapes. Next, Black and White oil sticks to refine the process. I Decided to give it a try and I think the most fun was using my fingers to blend the the stick marks. I liked finger painting when I was a child and this was a lot of fun too, but much messier.
After the white oil stick finally dried, I put the piece on a wood panel and painted the sides black.
Left Hand Painting Update
I continued this painting with my left hand. Even tho I’ve regained most of the mobility in my right hand, the challenge was too great to change hands in mid-stream. For some reason it was even enjoyable. Will probably try another.
When Life Gives You Lemons…..
what do you do???
Last week I miscalculated where I was going to land when I sat down on the edge of a bench on the patio. Not a serious fall, but I injured my right shoulder in the rotator cuff area. Now I have significant pain and restricted mobility of my right arm. What if this lasts for a long time??? How can I paint???
This is my new work in progress. a 18″ by 36″ canvas. Beginning background coverage and charcoal subject sketch done completely with my “left hand” .
To be continued……
Charcoal with Watercolor Challenge
I started out with watercolor washes on 140# cold press paper, following with the charcoal figure drawing. After a coat of fixative spray to keep the water color layer from spreading and the charcoal in place, it was ready to adhere to a 1.5 deep wood cradle with sides painted black. A final spray of UV protection allows the work to be displayed without a frame.
see details HERE
