TODAY'S FEATURED POST
Color Theory – Light and Shadow Demonstration On A Light Surface
Happy holidays everyone, my last post of the year. I am going to I did push the shadow a little darker overall but it should still demonstrate how sun and sky influence what we see. I'm using the stormtrooper like a cast drawing because of its lightness and how easy it is to see the light influence over the local colors. This involves the fourth characteristic of color, the use of temperature. Hue, Value, Chroma,…
YESTERDAY’S POST
One Ring to Rule them All
November 20, 2024 - As a long time fan of the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien and Middle-earth, my interpretations of the One Ring dive deep into my past as an artist. Here are a few samples over the years, with recent examples including my love of portraiture and painting hands. [caption id="attachment_78828" align="aligncenter" width="1094"] Sauron, ink and watercolor, 1983[/caption] [caption id="attachment_78827" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] The Ruling Ring, Oil on Panel, 1997[/caption] [caption id="attachment_78832" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Bag End - Shadow of the Past, 24" x 36" Oil on panel, 2011[/caption] [caption id="attachment_78826" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Isildur - One Ring to Rule them All, Oil on panel, 11" x 14", 2022[/caption] [caption id="attachment_78825" align="aligncenter" width="1500"] Frodo's Inheritance, Oil on Panel, 11" x 14", 2023[/caption]
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