So this is the WIP of my submission for the Insulin Show (see post from earlier today). Two canvases that can be hung seperately or together… I have another few days to get these done and still haven’t even touched either the raven or Skullboy… ugh. I hope I have enough time!

The sketches were developed as seperate, but once I got the drawing onto the canvas, I realised they matched up and then worked to keep the light sourcing the same and make it so they could work together or apart.

I tried using the same approach I take with digital colouring; namely working in layers and building up the elements. I started with a sketch and then reworked it directly onto the canvas in pencil. I started painting heavily watered-down coats of blue/grey for the sky, slowly adding detail for the clouds and moon.

I blocked in all the elements in black (save for skullboy, who’s white) Then I started outlining stuff in a dark dark grey (I even started using my miniature paints and brushes!). I gradually lightened my paint and added more detail. There’s still a long ways to go, but I’ve got nothing better to do this week…

Besides watching the Lost season finale tonight… and working at Zaphod’s tomorrow night ( I run a spaghetti-western themed dj battle called “High Noon”)… and deejaying there again on Friday…

Okay, I’m screwed.

I’ve finished another canvas for my Birds & Abominable Snowmen show. In size, it’s the first piece’s twin (24×36), and has a similar colour scheme.

Next I’ll have to tackle some smaller canvases and see how that goes.

I’m working on a new series of paintings of birds and abominable snowmen. I’m hoping for enough pieces for a late summer show. This is the first finished piece… I’ve named it “Tread Carefully”.

I hope to have at least another 3-4 pieces done before August… but that might be a bit too optimistic!