I’d like to do another portrait of a musician. This time I will try and tackle a portrayal of Lady Gaga. I like the passion that she shows for her work and her passion for individuality and acceptance of others unconditionally. I would like my piece to reflect her passion through dramatic use of light and contrast and in the portrait overall. This is a small pencil drawing to try and establish an overall composition and mood. The lower sketch was my initial concept but I didn’t feel it was strong enough. It looks more like the beginnings of an editorial illustration.
Another Cuda
I started this one a couple of days ago as an experiment to loosen up a bit although I can’t escape my penchant for exactness. It’s acrylic on board. 9” x 6”.
Camaro - Complete
First complete project for 2019. 8x10 Canvas depicting a 1967 Camaro SS at the 2018 Oshawa Auto Fest at Lakeview Park.
Camaro - Further Progress
Added more detailing to the engine, grille and some reflection work.
Camaro - Further Progress
Blocked in the car, it looks like it will develop nicely once I add details, highlights, clean it up a bit and add some subtleties to the overall tone to create some atmosphere and depth. ALso will need to soften edges, masking can create the hard effect at first which can be softened later.
One More Christmas Ornament
Finished this one today!
Christmas Ornaments
Painted up a few ornaments with acrylics. I hope these will be appreciated by whoever receives one.
100 Small Paintings Show & Sale
The exhibition is open from Friday November 23 until Sunday December 16, 2018 at the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville.
Camaro on Canvas - 8x10 (Update)
Blocked in a bit of the background trees. This is the rough stage for blocking in value and tone. Hopefully it will come together eventually.
Camaro on Canvas - 8x10
Another scene from Autofest last August. This one will depict a 1969 Chevy Camaro SS with an El Camino in the background.
Doug Gilmour Autographed Painting
I am fortunate to have had Doug sign my painting and a few prints at the Toronto Sports Expo on September 22, 2018. Everything comes with a certificate of authenticity and a seal.
Autofest 2018 - 1970 Barracuda - 8 x 10 Acrylic on Canvas
First of a series that I would like to do based on images from my Samsung taken at the Autofest in 2018
Cuda - Further Progress
Cuda Update
Chipping away at it. The details will hopefully bring it to life.
10 x 8 Acrylic (Update)
Almost have the background complete. On a piece this size, less is more.
10x8 Acrylic on Canvas
Just began another small acrylic. We'll see how it turns out and if I like it I'd like to do a series of these based on my own shots. I took the picture at Autofest this year that this painting will be based on.
Zion National Park Sketch Complete
Not the happiest with it but every piece is a learning opportunity.
8x10 Landscape (Further Progress)
Fleshing it out further, trying to soften it up in places and unify the overall effect somewhat.
8x10 Landscape (Further Progress)
Not much to add here, just fleshing out the treed areas.
Another Signed Artwork
Another signed piece, a gouache painting (30x20) created in 2003 to commemorate Paul Tracy's Champ Car championship that year in his Players-Forsythe Lola B2/00.
