New Work: Progress

Another piece I started on. This time, I'm planning on combining acrylic and oil paints in one painting. More progress photos to come, so check back soon.

New Work: Progress

I tend to be more of a starter than a finisher. I have about 9 paintings I need to finish, but that doesn't stop me from starting new ones. Once I get an idea, I get a jolt of energy and motivation to start on it - finishing it is another story.

Anyway, before I bore you with my rambling. Here is a new piece I started on.
A sketch in graphite on wood panel. It's so cute. I hope I can finish it by Easter.

 

Summer Melancholy

"Summer Melancholy"

Oil, Graphite, Pastel

Wood panel

One of my first paintings on a wood panel. I was experimenting with color washes on wood. And I must admit, painting on wood surface is a luxury. The paints glide on so much smoother. The end result is soft, subtle and dreamy.

So apparently, this is almost a self portrait (although I didn't meant for it to be that). A lot of my friends have commented that it looks like me, not sure if I agree. Then again, I suppose many artist paint themselves into their work. Take Leonardo de Vinci's "Mona Lisa" that has been speculated to be his own self portrait by some historians.