More Lanterns

I had a lot of fun with the previous painting of Chinese Lanterns that I did.  I thought I would see if I could recreate what I did.

Again, like last time this was a quick painting, trying to let the paint do whatever it wanted to do on the paper, and as little as possible on the palette.

It had been a few days since I picked up the brush and I wanted to make sure I don't forget to do that.  So, today, like many days, I substituted lunch with painting.  This is what I came up with.  I like it, hope you do to. Thank you.

Chinese Lanterns

Thanks to our friends over at The Frugal Crafter, I've got another painting for you.

I dind't have a ton of time to do this, and having previously seen her video, I knew this one wouldn't take forever to do, so I gave it a shot.

Notice that this is a lot looser painting than most of mine.  It really does kind of feel good to let go and not worry about things for a bit.  I just figures, well, I'm not really expecting a whole lot, so I'll just throw the paint on and see what happens.  Well, much to my surprise, it turned out pretty good.  I even think I learned a few techniques that I'll be able to work into my every day paintings.

Well, Here it is, I hope you enjoy it, and thanks to Lindsey at The Frugal Crafter.

A Continuing Assault on Campus Buildings

I thought i would try something a little different today.  Bothe pictures today were done in watercolor crayon. It is sometimes hard to find a bench to sit on and paint, let alone a bench and table in an area where you want to paint.  So I thought it would be easier to take my watercolor crayons out and draw the pictures, then return to my office, wet them and outline them.  I have to admit there are some things I like about this approach.  I lose the opportunity for any detail at all, but gain speed and the ability to do this just about anywhere.  This picture is of the entrance to Cradall Gym.  The gym itself isn't used anymore and the University is trying to find a good way to utilize the space.  It is a huge building built in the old mission style.  This is the first crayon drawing I've done.

This picture is the corder of building 38.  I believe it is one of the Mathematics buildings.  The black in the center is a bank of doors that are just set back and very dark, even in real life.  I am working with a limited selection of colors which is why the bark mulch might look a little orange, and the bricks in the road a little too pink.

Hope you enjoy them both.