Archives: June 2012

I got back onto the study for working life. Still hunting for something that’s like a blend of Tiepolo and Asterix. A way to go yet. Share

That’s the underpainting pretty much done. Now on to the colours. Share

I started working up from the bottom, a funny tangled group. Umber and white. I suspect it will continue in this vein for a few days until the underpainting is resolved enough to begin on some colour layers. I’m enjoying … More …

This is the start of work on a commission I got recently. It’s a big painting, 10ft high although this study is only five foot. I thought I’d do a ‘proper’ underpainting in this study not least because I love … More …