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The Great Mole Hunter was inspired by my dogs. Probably not what first crossed your mind, but it's true. Our yard has become home to at least one mole, much to the dismay of my dogs. They have never crossed paths above ground, but their mere presence is making my fur babies nuts. They follow the trails in the grass, search under the shed, which is a great boon to me. How else would I have imagined The Great Mole Hunter?
Where would you look if you were hoping to find a fairy? I found one sleeping peacefully in a poppy.
As for how the painting itself is going, I'm still experimenting and figuring out just what I can and cannot do with this medium. It is puzzling, sometimes frustrating, exciting, and overall I'm enjoying the process. Another art prompt from my creative partner in crime. Would I have thought of this one on my own? Eh, probably not. This is why I keep her around. Not really, she's my favorite daughter, I couldn't live without her.
I asked my favorite partner in crime what I should paint tonight and her answer was "sheep." This was the first image that popped into my mind. No telling why. More than likely, she was thinking of the lovely sheep we saw on our family trip to Ireland. I'm fairly certain none were wearing capes, though I wouldn't bet on it. It is a pretty magical place. :)
Wow! Another non-hyphenated day. I'm really surprised that so many days and paintings have come and gone.
This little dude certainly isn't shy. I imagine he's channeling his inner Ernie, singing "Rubber Ducky" at the top of his lungs and enjoying his bubble bath. An example of one of my many happy accidents, this painting taught me yet another lesson. I realized as I was nearing the end that I had placed the eyes at a wonky perspective and was sure I was stuck. This medium, which I have always regarded as difficult and unforgiving, allowed me to revamp on the fly. I was able to edit the design and push the paint so that I didn't have to scrap the whole thing and start over. That is something I would have thought impossible just 60 short days ago. I'm certain this will not be the last time I notice an error and have to fall back and regroup, but I am learning that, perhaps, I have been a bit harsh in my judgement of watercolor. I tried something a bit different today. The style is not new to me, but using watercolor to create it is. I've always felt more comfortable using a pen or pencil rather than a brush, there is just more control. But what is a challenge for other than to challenge one's self?
I think all this practice may just be paying off. I am beginning to feel some confidence in handling brushes in small spaces and in working with watercolor. I still have so much to learn, but I sure am enjoying the process. How fun would it be to encounter a troll in the wood only to realize he has a soft spot for his kitty?? I don't think that's probably the first thing that would come to mind, but it certainly would be disarming. Perhaps prejudging isn't such a great thing...
A challenge within a challenge! I've often admired fantasy art rendered in sepia tones. It reminds me of Tolkien and the Brothers Grimm and evokes an atmosphere of a timeworn, bygone era. The detail fantasy artists accomplish with tone and shading is remarkable.
I have never painted anything in sepia, nothing even remotely monotone. Most everything I do is full of vibrant color. So today, after watching an interview with two fantasy artists, I decided to try my hand at using only one color. I'm not quite sure I achieved my initial goal, as he was intended to be a troll and seems to me to be more wizard-like, but I am happy with the outcome. Maybe someday I'll challenge myself to 100 days of fantasy art. |
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