Dragons: Day 5 – the dragon
This day was spread out over a couple of painting sessions, to allow the paint to dry, but the underpainting took no more than a couple of hours, so I’m calling it a single day. I knew the dragon in
Dragons: Day 5 – the dragon
This day was spread out over a couple of painting sessions, to allow the paint to dry, but the underpainting took no more than a couple of hours, so I’m calling it a single day. I knew the dragon in
Dragons: Day 4 – the rocks
Day 4 was a faintly annoying day. I had to mix a blue that was darker than the colour out by the entrance, as if the yellow had been removed as the sunlight faded. However, there was not any yellow
Dragons: Day 4 – the rocks
Day 4 was a faintly annoying day. I had to mix a blue that was darker than the colour out by the entrance, as if the yellow had been removed as the sunlight faded. However, there was not any yellow
Dragons: Day 3 – the lighting
The dragon cave is going to be made up of receding layers of rock, going back towards the outside, where a dragon is silhouetted. The further back a layer, the earlier I should be painting it, which in this case
Dragons: Day 3 – the lighting
The dragon cave is going to be made up of receding layers of rock, going back towards the outside, where a dragon is silhouetted. The further back a layer, the earlier I should be painting it, which in this case
Commission: Girl with Sword
These are snapshots from my latest commission. Clink on any thumbnail for a closer look at that stage of the process.
Commission: Girl with Sword
These are snapshots from my latest commission. Clink on any thumbnail for a closer look at that stage of the process.
Spotlight On: Melissa Gay, American Illustration Artist
I have a great respect for the working life and incessant enthusiasm of Melissa Gay, an American artist and mother. This interview took place by eMail; I have edited for readability and length. Melissa was very generous with both time
Spotlight On: Melissa Gay, American Illustration Artist
I have a great respect for the working life and incessant enthusiasm of Melissa Gay, an American artist and mother. This interview took place by eMail; I have edited for readability and length. Melissa was very generous with both time
Turtle, day 4
The day’s painting was in some ways frustrating. I had to undo what I had already done, once I had colour-matched it. I need to paint the sea floor before I paint the sea surface, as the turtle is swimming
Turtle, day 4
The day’s painting was in some ways frustrating. I had to undo what I had already done, once I had colour-matched it. I need to paint the sea floor before I paint the sea surface, as the turtle is swimming