i took

raven
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this one of Raven as far as time would allow - really had a lot of fun working on it. It was the first time I've really painted a model with two (drastically different) light sources - also the first time I've painted a hand (I've drawn quite a few). It went alright, but I think that I can do much better - was a great learning experience. I owe a lot of thanks to Marge and Alyssa for granting me so much time in Tony's class. Next week, I'll continue on at home and try to knock out more paintings for the NY show. Late.

not much

dark side
Originally uploaded by nepalblue

really changed from the previous day - overall, I was happy with it. The only adjustments were some slight chroma shifts in the forehead and a few highlights added to the dreadlocks. Now, I just need to wait a few weeks and varnish it (a lot of dried in spots at the moment). Late.

so..

dark side
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I've signed it. I technically still have some time tomorrow to work on it, but I'm satisfied (at the moment - that might change when I sit down in the morning). I've also got the afternoon to try and close up the Raven painting. Late.

tiny

dark side
Originally uploaded by nepalblue

adjustments - I'm not even sure if you'll really be able to see the difference at this point (that, and I worked in the shadow, which didn't come out particularly well in this image). I do still have a few more areas to work on, so check back (at least Friday to see it completed). Late.

i've been

dark side
Originally uploaded by nepalblue

sculpting into the base, trying to modify some of the structure - more of that tomorrow. Sorry to say that I have no updates with the Raven painting (Tony demonstrated for us this afternoon), but on the bright side, the sun was out, so I was able to work on Sadalsuud. Late.

monday..

dark side
Originally uploaded by nepalblue

Yeesh! I think I left my "A" game at home (or somewhere.. it could have taken a wrong turn in Albuquerque) - didn't really have it at class today. Fortunately, I have plenty of time to go back into things. My mind certainly was cloudy - synonymous with the weather = won't be able to work on Mercia's portrait this evening. Late.

ahhhh..

dark side
Originally uploaded by nepalblue

the weekend (have one more week to tweak). I had a lot of fun working on the hair - still have to finish up the far side. I'll be back Monday night. Late.

a little bit

dark side
Originally uploaded by nepalblue

of progress today - still plenty to work on. Tomorrow, I am going to get a lock on Sariya's dreads. Late.

finally

dark side
Originally uploaded by nepalblue

made it online - here is this morning's progress. I'll be back tomorrow! Late.

yesterday's

dark side
Originally uploaded by nepalblue

lack of posting was completely out of my control - I did everything I could do to make it happen, but the internet gods denied me access. Alas, I am back today in full force. The painting is progressing - my plan is to lay in the dark side and the reflected light tomorrow. I doubt that will take the whole session, so I'll probably tweak the contour as well... or go back into the highlights on the cheek. We'll see. Late.

certainly

dark side
Originally uploaded by nepalblue

looks a bit odd right now. I haven't brought up the lights yet - next week. I'll try to post the Sadalsuud progress later this weekend (Sunday night-ish). Late.

trying

dark side
Originally uploaded by nepalblue

to keep my promise. I'm satisfied with the progress so far - I will certainly be making adjustments along the way. Check back tomorrow! Late.

now

dark side
Originally uploaded by nepalblue

I'm working from the other side of the pose. Let's see if I am disciplined enough to post my progress daily! I'll try to get some updates from the Sadalsuud painting up this weekend. Late.