Figure, Value and Independent Consentration

      For the past couple weeks I have been working on a value study and a figure study. Both have helped my concentration, which has been lacking of late. 

      The figure study was challenging because of the emotions and themes I was attempting to portray. This piece is the equivalent of me sharing my views on matters of human rights and organized religion. Instead of approaching this subject in a way that was outright obtrusive, I went for a more subtle, ambiguous approach. 

      I had a lot of fun getting all of the small details in the watercolor value study. The hardest part about this painting for me was starting it. For some reason I put off doing it for a couple weeks until I had no choice but to do it. I'm happy how it turned out for the most part.

     I also started on my independent concentration this week. I will have post soon dedicated to explain what I am doing with the project as well as the themes behind it.

Art n' Stuff

I have been neglecting this blog for a while know, I apologize. 

Over the past month I have been working on a few different projects. ( I will post pictures with my next post) I did a self portrait in monochromatic oil paint. I struggled with it at first, but after I got the base layer down,  I found it much easier. This is probably the most personal painting I have ever done.

I also did a reflective still life using blue glass mason jars, water and a green glass wine bottle using watercolor. I had a lot of fun with this one; I find watercolor painting calming. Again, I will post pictures with my next post. =)