This is the very first pic I have ever painted...it needed to be in black and white for the assignment and I did ask the professor for painting tips.  I asked her about brushes that might give me the effect I want and was told she recommends whatever feels good in my hand and works well.....well here is the end product.  Remember this is a colors class, not a learn how to paint class.

This is the finished book cover project.  I will admit I did use pencil on this to measure the length.  But all the work is freehand.  I am not sure the professor liked it...I really took on a Big Icon.  I know I like it and people that have seen it think it is pretty damn cool!

Babyfeet

I did this picture in 2008.  It is me holding my daughter Amanda's feet.  The picture is hanging in my Mothers house. 

Learning to work in pen in one of my classes.  Just did this "Christine Inspired" car. :)

Created this for my 2D Class.....everything I have done so far has been kept by the teachers to put in the display boxes....this is an honor.   So this time I am posting before I hand in the work.  I created this with a pin on black sctatch board....I really liked this medium....so opinions?

Hi Friend and Family,

Wow I am back In classes....my 2D class is too cool!  My painting class seems like a session in stenciling so far....but we will see...will have pics after I show the teachers.  Been working really hard on the 2D stuff.

Progress of Winter Break Project 1

     While speaking with a friend the other day I was told all you can see is a large blank piece of paper on my current project.  They stated it would be nice to be able to watch the picture as it developes.  Here are photos I took this morning to bring everyone up to speed.  So far there are 102 circles in this picture and I am working on the shading in those circles ( I always like to tackle the most complicated aspect of a piece first to get it out of the way. )  Just a quick tip for anyone that works in graphite or charcoal.  I always keep a scrap peice of paper under my hand while working so I do not smudge the work I have already completed.  This saves on the clean up process at the end considerably.