Friday, January 27, 2006
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Show!
I think we had about 70 people come and go through the gallery while we were there. It was very crowded at times. I met a lot of great artists and art buyers. Ryan and I both enjoyed the evening.
Liz and Elizabeth came out to see me. I think they ended up having to hike a ways and eventually got a cab on the recommendation of a guard at the capital. I feel really bad that they went through all that but it was wonderful to see some faces I knew. I really appreciate them coming! Elizabeth was a little doll!
One of the band members of the group that was supposed to play was sick so they didn't come but there was a very talented guitarist/mandolin player/ukelele player who entertained us and the gallery owner played a little as well. About the *ahem* painting over the musician's shoulder, thankfully little Elizabeth said, "I can't tell what that is a painting of." And all the mothers breathed a sigh of relief.
The gallery owner told me he wants me to add another piece so I'll be doing that this week. I am also going to call my wood sculpting/fine furniture maker uncle and see if he'll make some frames for me. That would really be great if I can get him to. Now I just have to figure out how to bribe him.
The miracle of the night happened when we put Sophie in Grandma's car and she cheerfully said goodbye, happy as a lark. As they pulled away we could see her little hand stuck up over the seat waving goodbye. I wish I could have a picture of that. It was rather comical. If you know Sophie you know cheerfully leaving mom and dad is a bonified miracle. She had a great time at grandma's that night.
Friday, January 20, 2006
portrait in progress
I attempted to do a self-portrait and discovered that I don't know the 'rules' about how you're supposed to do that. So some of the proportions are a bit off and after doing this I decided to go and get a book so that I can do portraits that not only look human but also look like the person they'r a portrait of. The other issue I'm having with this one is that the expression is a bit harsh or maybe just strong. I need to complete the shadowing on the left shoulder and possibly add some more femininity - a hair clip or comb or a necklace or something - maybe a ribbon? And i need a little shadowing in the left part of the eye you can see. The nose is off and the eyes are a bit too forward to be me and the lips are wrong too but I think the jawline is right and the ear and probably the neck and shoulderline. Guess I have to start somewhere and it's a little late to move the eyes. Next time I'll do it the way my book tells me you should position that stuff.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
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