I am going to take a moment from visual arts to focus on performance art. I am lying here watching the original version of Sweet Charity and a number of things are striking me as fascinating. This is a late 60s piece with a lot of key visual features. It is easy to forget what…
100_2814.JPG Originally uploaded by minxdragon. The initial stage in my next flemish technique painting. This is the outline layer where I map in the outline before sealing it with varnish and applying an imprimatura. I like the shapes in this one so far, it has interesting angles and shades so it should be less static.…
The Simpsons have been responsible for many notable artwork references over the years, Several are quite fabulous but this is the first time that I have noticed a reference to a current contemporary artist…. This screen grab from the episode “All’s Fair in Oven War” seems to be a pretty strong reference to the artwork of Shag. Shag’s work is quite iconographic and strongly reminiscent of the design styles of the 60s and 70s.
There are new paintings on my website. I usually update every wednesday with new pieces.
100_2795.JPG Originally uploaded by minxdragon. See, I knew all those wasted hours being addicted to America’s Next Top Model would be worth something! It seems I am learning (finally) how to take tolerable photos. I needed to do up some shots for some promotional materials and my website. it seems silly to do but I…
100_2706.JPG Originally uploaded by minxdragon. I worked on further glazing on the textiles last night as well as some small details like the crowns and jewelry. it is coming along but I need to put it aside. I am running out of time to move on to the next portrait. It has to be done…
Breana Image by Jennie (c). I had a breakthrough and revised the textiles completely in a massive paint attack! I am now very happy with the textiles – they have weight and are hanging well. Bre is almost completely done now, I want to tidy the edges and brighten a couple of highlights but she…
Bre Image by Jennie (c). I have almost finished with Bre now, I need to add a touch more tiny highlights and a bit more work on the background but then she will be done! I will be quite happy when i have finished her up, its been a while since I’ve worked in a…
WIP – Bre Image by Jennie (c). I got some really great work done on Bre yesterday. I started in on the fine detail – she has eyelids! the feather still needs some building and I want to soften her face a little. I need to refine her inner sleeves some more and do some…
WIP – Breanna Image by Jennie (c). I managed to get some further time to work on Bre today. I have softened her face further heightening color and changing the tones. Then I moved to her dress. I re-blended a dark teal and a light teal and blended glazes to refine some on the lines…
Jennie's Palette 