A Sketch of Barley at 10 Weeks
Watercolor and Ink
Sorry, more Barley pics. I gotta watch him so I might as well draw him, too. :) Thanks for understanding.
Watercolor and Ink
Sorry, more Barley pics. I gotta watch him so I might as well draw him, too. :) Thanks for understanding.
From the sketchbook. Watercolor on Crappy Paper
I still hate plein air painting, but this one's colors turned out great.
Watercolor Studies, Mixed Media
5- Minutes: Pen and Ink. Raw Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Sap Green
15- Minutes: Pen and Ink. White Gouache, Yellow Ochre, Indian Red, Burnt Umber, and Conte on Coffee and Ink stained paper
At figure drawing last night?
Watercolor and Charcoal on 140 lb Cold-Press Arches
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. --Confucius
Graphite, Charcoal, Conte, Watercolor and Gouache on 80 lb Hot Press Arches
“It has shown me that everything is illuminated in the light of the past. It is always along the side of us...on the inside, looking out.”
― Jonathan Safran Foer
This piece is deeply personal to me, and signals a change in my artistic direction. I've been thinking that lately, that empathy is a powerful thing, but it often makes it hard to tease yourself apart from the blame of others. The face you bring to the world is simply who you want others to be. The gaze, expectations, and memories you bring onto others, applies to back to you, and to all.
My thoughts on this piece, and on things in general: http://cindyshih.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/3-26-12-the-lonely-work-17/
Charcoal, Conte, Bronze Powder on Russian Sauce
Not sure if this one's done yet, but thought I'd post it anyway. Developing a sketch for an idea I have for a "Rise Against" poster. To be continued after I have a beer or two.
Watercolor on 300 lb Arches Cold-Press Paper
This was originally supposed to be one of golden hour at the Marina, but turned into the Ferry Building instead. After this, I'm going to try to experiment with less representational work, but painted this last piece as a thank you gift to a mentor.
Staining Watercolors and Ink on 140 lb Cold Press
Trying out a different style, using staining pigments - Windsor Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, Pthalo Blue, Permanent Rose, Sap Green, and Pthalo Green.
