A Palomino Pony

"Johann" resin painted in
mixed media

A palomino pony has been the cause of many frustrating days for me in the studio as of late. The color wouldn't stick, and then the color was too yellow and then it was too brown and then it was too orange and then, I just left him in the corner.

Yeah, he was punished!

After leaving him for days and coming back with a fresh eye I decided that some purple would probably fix all his problems and it did. Light purple washes throughout along with some Pearl Ex Inference gold helped salvage this guy. After all was said and done he has turned out to be one of my favorite pieces I've ever painted. I learned a good deal of patience with him.

More views of Johann:







"The Kiss"
Graphite and watercolor on archival bristol

"How did it happen that their lips came together? How does it happen that birds sing, that snow melts, that the rose unfolds, that the dawn whitens behind the stark shapes of trees on the quivering summit of the hill? A kiss, and all was said." ~ Victor Hugo

Helper

Look, under the desk...

A backlog of commission work got my attention last night and will continue to keep me busy throughout the week. I hate the pressure of being behind on work and the only way to ease it is to make good headway. I'm most excited about an Indian Silver resin I have to paint. Owner has asked that I paint it chestnut. I always love when owners ask for solid colors. Solid colors are a pleasure to paint since many choose such flashy patterns and colors that just painting a plain chestnut is a nice diversion for a change.

None of this work is being done without my little studio helper. My new puppy Oreo has settled into life here with us very well. His favorite room is the office and his favorite spot is where ever my feet are. If I move them for even a split second he moves with me. Moved for half a minute to take the shot of the Johann resin and Oreo quickly made himself comfy...literally...on my feet. lol His company while I work is most soothing and very welcome.

A nice place to rest.

Quick shot of the Johann resin.
Flash is distorting color a bit.

Well?

Well?
What do you use yours for?
LMOL.

Makeshift studio space in mudroom
while my puppy is being house broken