Easter Roses Via A Palette Knife

I just whipped out some Easter roses with my palette knife while basting the ham. Happy Easter everyone!

How to paint glass...what was I thinking...?

How to paint glass? Well, I don't know. But this is what I am thinking as I finish up this still life in my studio today:

SQUINT...get wrinkles while you paint to simplify the shapes

DRAWING...watch those perspective lines. Hmmmm.

VALUES...this is a painting close in values which is harder for the light effect. May need to push those cast shadows more.

EDGES. Do lost and found. Do soft and hard.

BALANCE Do rough paint. Do smooth paint.

Hang on to some of the original panel ground at all costs. (See light part of orange bottle.)

Spray some Chanel in studio to clear the air.

"STILL THE FAVORITE"

10 x 10

oil on panel

$500

Shipping $10

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Wipe Out...365 Days of Drawing

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I got back in the groove yesterday with my drawing. Well, kind of. The first attempt failed. A still life of a gem. I wiped it out. Tried again and another wipe out. The third I did was of a simple Billy Can which got me back in the groove. It just kinda spoke to me and I loved the color opportunity it gave me for the soft greys I enjoy.

Ellipses are always a challenge for me.. I enjoyed painting it actually, having to check my drawing all the way.

BILLY CAN, Daily Painting

6x6"

oil on linen