I finished my first monster painting...

mmm... So I think I finished my first (doodle)monster painting. Its itty bitty. 5x5inches. It has an unfinished sister painting that should be finished in about 6 weeks, so check back for that one. That one is a bit larger and Im probably gonna be able to do more with it.

I dont really know where Im going with these, but that's pretty exciting right now. Im really motivated to continue these and see where and what they evolve to. I posted pics of the process below.

My first monster doodle. I do love to add tentacles.








I think I had a purple canvas already painted and ready for a subject...




The eyes still needed a bit more...

It seems finished, but im not sure if it FEELS finished. we'll see.



PS- Thank you , Amanda Burns, for the monster idea.

Finished. A very hungry Steggy

I love when a painting is finished.

This is a small one. 9x6 inches. Oil on Canvas. He still needs a name so any suggestions would be appreciated.

This stegosaurus is part of my painting resolutions of : Dinos, Doodles, and portraits. He is also part of the reasoning behind my previous dino sketches. I posted those as well to better illustrate where the painting came from.

2010 paintings / Leave a Comment, Win some art.

The Skinny: Post a comment. Win some art.

Details: Tell me which painting (of mine) is your favorite, and what kind of subject matter you would like to see me start painting.

In early January I'll randomly select SEVERAL (if not all) comments and send the writers some art. I was thinking I'd send a RHINO DOODLEs, a PAINTING CALENDAR, or maybe a colorful sketch of their suggestion. I am happy to send this art to anywhere in the world, so this little competition is open to anyone/anywhere. I'd really like as many suggestions as possible- so tell your friends and your lovers.















































Back Story: I started to post a smattering of work I've completed in the last year when I realized: "Holy-Moley I painted a ton of birds in 2010!" New 2011 Goal: I will finish the Bird paintings I have started, and I shall start NO MORE. Of course, Ive started a few other paintings but im really looking for new direction and I'd really love to hear a few suggestions.

2011 Goals... Let's start with Portraits.

12/15/2010 Self Portrait

I really wanna devote 2011 to sharpening my skills, and figuring out where I'm going artistically. I feel I should START with portraits. Much of the work I really like does involve the face. sorta. Take Travis Louie for example. Its not an actual portrait of a person, but the subject and the lighting is really fantastic. Kris Lewis is another artist's work that I admire.

So, I need to figure this portrait thing out. Im starting with my own mug. As you can tell, I have a ways to go. The above sketch took about 90 minutes- and involved alot of erasing. I love to mark my progress so expect to see many more posts of my face. Hopefully they will be more and more recognizably my face as I go along.

Update: Feb 2011
Started the first Self portrait painting of the new year. I expect there will be many. not out of vanity, but out of trying to get it right. Currently, It looks like Zombie Allie. Hoping to get a chance to do more work on it
soon.


March 2011 Update: Still kinda Zombie-ish. Just more wonk-eyed.



















December 2011 Update:

This painting has been on the back burner most of the year.
Im not terribly fond of it, but it is almost complete.

Jan 2012 update:

finished and still wet.