Painting on Location 8.6.11

Today's painting was so much fun! I felt so inspired by the statue of Teddy Roosevelt that the painting seemed to really come together well. All of my classmates were so helpful during the process, and especially Za was.

The second drawing is different from the first (obviously). After drawing my composition up there, it wasn't really what I was going for. So I started over. I was much happier with the second drawing. The last picture on there is way over exposed due to the fact that the painting was in direct sunlight when I took the picture.


This is the final painting. I am really happy with how it turned out.

Mermaid PreProduction Concept Sketches 8.5.11

Yesterday's sketches were a lot of fun. I really enjoyed working more with the characters, especially the mermaid. I feel like we may be getting closer to a cool, unique design for her.

New Flash Character

I am making a new flash character for fun and to add to my portfolio. I really want to challenge myself and make the best flash character that I can. So far, this is how for I've gotten in this character. I'll make sure to post more as I finish new steps.


I will probably make some color changes once I get more done.

7.30.11 Painting

This was the homework assignment due this week. I made a few adjustments after I took this photo, such as darkening up the blue background and making the orange frame look like it continues behind the glass better. This was a fun project, though since my easel only just came in Friday, I had to paint it holding it on my lap.



These were the warmup paintings that I did today in the park. Each one took about 20 minutes or so. I had a little bit of a harder time getting the ball rolling today, but I had fun none the less.


This was the main painting I did today. There was a really interesting tree that I studied. The colors were so awesome! I did a lot of traveling today with this easel and painting and I did so well not smudging it at all until the instant I stepped through the door of my house. I was able to save it though.

My business cards are in!

I ordered my business cards through MooCards and I am so pleased with the quality. I am excited to start handing them out. I even got my delivery earlier than expected! So I'm posting a picture of the digital designs as well as the photo I took of them.

Mermaid PreProduction Concept Sketches

Painting on Location 7.23.11