Author Archives: julian
October 25 14 / day 297
I’ve reduced the remaining stock on my web storeĀ in an effort to make space for a load of new works. If you’re interested in grabbing an original Kimmings artwork bargain – get yourself over to the store now.
Posted in Daily, general, Link
October 24 14 / day 296
Here’s the start of the dragon painting from the sketch from earlier in the week. Still a way to go here and I’m looking forward to the finished piece. I’m really liking my new book on Japanese printing.
Posted in Art, Daily, inspire
Tagged oils, paint, Painting
October 21 14 / day 293
Not sure that I fancy the studio while the UK gets the back end of Hurricane Gonzola, so I’ll probably help my daughter make her gas mask box for her WWII day at school.
Posted in Art, Daily
October 18 14 / day 290
A quick study to warm up while in the cold studio last week. At the moment I’m enjoying the study much more than the ‘artwork’, probably because the there’s less commitment.
Posted in Art, general, work in progress
Tagged art, kimmings, oils, Painting, Studio, study
April 19 14 / day 108
Posted in Art, work in progress
April 14 14 / day 103
Posted in Art, work in progress
December 19 13 / day 352
This is from the studio.
Posted in Art, general
September 1 13 / day 243
A few shots of a study from today. I really enjoyed getting loose and blocking in colours. A rough outline based upon the sketch (see previous post) followed by oils applied with stiff brushes.
Posted in Art, Daily, work in progress
Tagged japanese, julian kimmings, oil paint, oriental, progress
August 10 13 / day 221
So yeah, I guess for a while I’ve been moving toward a more ‘traditional’ way of painting/creating. The other day I made a preliminary sketch (cartoon) of a full figure portrait I’ve been wanting to make (and been putting off) … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Daily, Thoughts
August 10 13 / day 221
The best thing about working with oils is it gives time to think.
Posted in Art
Tagged oil paint