Well, back to the studio today. After some gratifying reordering and cleaning of my supplies, I got to work on these two paintings, both with deadlines fast approaching. I hope to complete them tomorrow.
I am working with a very smooth (and classic) medium mixture for these, of 1/3 damaar varnish, 1/3 stand oil, and 1/3 pure turps. It has enabled me to build layers that are just a tad translucent, or with less medium, completely opaque. Both these paintings are constructed of many layers.
From the style of these pictures, I’d recommend checking out Waking Life directed by Richard Linklater: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0243017/. He used animation over film cells.
Just for the art though — I tried watching it and it was too trippy for me to get past the first 10 minutes.
Oh, also: I like the top piece because it’s got an understated stained glass + art nuveau thing going on.
I love them both! My favorite is the top painting! It feels like you are looking up into the treetops. Keep it up, you are really amazing!