So for the last month or so, for the first time I've been doing some serious studying in painting techniques and application more than I ever have before. I've painted for assignments in the past but never had a good foundation or understanding in it, hence the lack of confidence in working in it. But finally for the first time I've felt confident working in it and am learning more day by day as I'm going through through a book I recently purchased. Most of you, especially family, already knew I had drawing talent growing up. But now I'm ready to take it to the next level after all these years and hone-in on it so I'm pretty proficient. Where exactly it takes me, whether doing commission work or gallery work, I'm not sure. I just know I want to have the confidence to bring my pencil drawings to life, and so far it's going very well!
Here are just a few paintings I've done as both assignments and practice I wanted to share with you guys. I find myself venturing into Surrealism and feel quite comfortable with this genre...it's very much symbolic of a variety of things in life. The first picture (of the mushroom) is a picture of 'uncertainty' especially in the times we live in. This mushroom believe it or not is becoming quite popular in my drawings & paintings and you will no doubt see more of them! The following 2 painting were mainly for practice.
I'm currently working on a new, full size painting that I still consider practice but is coming along very nicely. I wasn't planning on going forward with a real piece until I was proficient enough, but who knows...I might surprise myself. Thanks for allowing me to share this with you guys! In the meantime, I may post pics of my progress with this next painting. :)
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