2009 January

Entries from January 2009

“Self Portrait VI”, Update #1

January 8th, 2009 · 2 Comments

So bearing in mind that I’ve literally no idea what the hell I’m doing when it comes to acrylic paint, I give you my forehead:

In progress painting entitled Self Portrait VI
Self Portrait VI | Acrylic on Pastelbord | 9 x 12"

Apologies for the glare, it was still a bit wet when I took the photo.

I’ve no idea what sorts of techniques one might employ when working with acrylic, but I’m painting just like I did when I painted in oils. I’m mixing colors on the canvas, using wide, deliberate strokes and applying a medium (retardant and extender) liberally as I paint. It feels about right, though I can already see the rapid drying time taking some getting used to.

I like it so far though!

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Tags: Acrylics · Adult Portraits · Work In Progress

Acrylics!

January 8th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Look at what finally came in the mail!

Acrylic paints, brushes and mediums.

I’m pretty excited to get down to it – I’ve never painted in acrylics before, but spent a lot of time with oils in college, so I’m not a complete painting newbie. I’m thinking my first attempt will be a self portrait – it doesn’t seem fair to butcher someone else’s likeness in a new medium.

Big thanks to my parents, my sister and Rachel for the sundry art supply gift cards that made this possible.

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Tags: Acrylics · Thinking Out Loud