Artistry

So, one of my New Year's Resolutions was to paint a picture by June 1, 2008. I of course couldn't start small. No, no, no. So, I have this framed picture I've been lugging around for the last 8 months. It is large; roughly 40" x 24". The original picture was old and ugly. So, it was selected to be my new canvas!

A couple weekends ago, I removed the frame and then painted the entire thing white, and tonight I began to add color. I'm attempting to paint with oils. Yes, very ambitious you say. Well, I do have some experience with oils, but this is a very large project I've taken on. This thing takes up my entire table. It is now, officially, an easel. My little apartment is going to smell of oil paint for a long, long time. Also, I have come to the realization that I am going to need more paint; lots of it. Tonight I used up most of my blue and a good portion of my white. And that's just for the base color of the sky! Hey, but it's a great excuse to get fresh paint. Who doesn't love going to art store with intent to buy?

Observe my progress:


Yes, blue and smudgy. Don't you love oil paintings? One day I hope it will resemble a horizon over an ocean with some (hopefully) impressive clouds. I think I may throw in a little sailboat as well, to give it a little perspective.

Stay tuned!