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
March 24 13 / day 82
I’ve decided to stick paper over any available space in the studio. Random sketching.
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Tagged sketch
March 16 13 / day 74
So I visited London again… A flying visit to drop off work for the Royal Society of Portrait Painters ‘Self’ selection. While there I managed to hook up with Remi Rough for a coffee and take in a few shows, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Daily, Exhibitions & Show
Tagged London
January 22 13 / day 21
I’ve been lacking in the sketch department, lately. I can’t remember the last time I sat down and used a sketch book for anything other than note taking. That all changes, right now …
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Tagged Sketchbook
January 19 13 / day 18
This is my latest self portrait, in oils and aerosol paints on a canvas board. Yet another exercise in oils and letting the paint do what it wanted. It’s a lot tighter in places than my more recent pieces, but I think … Continue reading
January 12 13 / day 11
I got my piece – “Born Moody” – back today from the Día de los Muertos exhibition in Bristol. It’s a study of my daughter in oil and aerosol paints, measuring 20x38cm. If you’re interested in buying it, please email … Continue reading
January 2 13 / day 1
Happy New Year to you all – here’s to a hopeful and amazing 2013. 2012 was a quiet but productive year for me in many ways. I’d planned it that way after a crazy busy (and in many ways unproductive) … Continue reading
Posted in Daily, general, Thoughts
Tagged art, julian kimmings, oil painting, Thoughts
November 23 12 / day 327
A little while ago I applied to join a group on Flickr where you upload a set of images of yourself and invite other members of the group to create art (in the traditional sense) from them. I’ve already painted … Continue reading
October 17 12 / day 290
I think it’s fair to say that quite a lot of my past influence has come from reading about old or past cultures. I’m not able to pin-point what it is that captures my interest, maybe because I haven’t ever … Continue reading
Tagged legends, miwok, myths, old stories