Started day 5 off with that right hand (at left). Probably should have done it with the rest of the flesh but my painting time has been erratic these days. This hand was actually really hard to get right, due … Continue reading →

and onto day four. I have most of the first pass of the flesh done now and it’s been pretty smooth. having done this a few times, I know that while I should be pretty good on color, the contrast … Continue reading →

day 3! more of the same. I’m not getting quite as much painting in this week due to some super lame family stuff, but here’s a quick day 3…maybe 3 hours on the arm. i’m also doing finishing touches on … Continue reading →

I’m working from the top down with this piece, which is nice because I don’t have to worry about bracing my hand in wet paint. I’ll use a homemade mahlstick every so often, but I prefer to use a finger … Continue reading →

I always start with the face; It’s the most inspiring and meaningful part of each piece, and if it’s not happening, it’s junk. This first sitting was about 5 or 6 hours, and I did my best to document as … Continue reading →

Figured it was time to do another step by step process. This is the smallest canvas I’ve worked on in a while (24″ x 36″), and I’m starting much like I do for every piece. Because of the relatively small … Continue reading →

I’m just finishing up a piece and getting ready to start the next one. I’m going to do another step by step in this journal, possibly a little more detailed than the last. I got a lot of good feedback … Continue reading →