I spent the last week of August in the mountains, on the edge of the Shendandoah National Park. Click here and play a song while you read! Compared to my usual environment it was another world. Just 2 hours away by car, but a century away in lifestyle. Its the first place I've been in …
a new portrait underway
I'm indulging in some fan-girling, and started an oil portrait of Sherlock, the 21st century version as played by Benedict Cumberbatch. Here's the underpainting. Next steps: refine the skin and begin to suggest some colour. This is painted with Torrit Grey, a special colour from Gamblin. Click here for an animated step-by-step.
I’m Posting every week in 2011!
I’ve decided I want to blog more. Rather than just thinking about doing it, I’m starting right now. I will be posting on this blog at least once a week for all of 2011. I know it won’t be easy, but it might be fun, inspiring, awesome and wonderful. Therefore I’m promising to make use …