New painter - logging my journey

jrdn wrote

on 2 Oct 2012 7:32 PM

Double post.

jrdn wrote

on 3 Oct 2012 8:32 AM

16x20" oil pastel and acrylic. My old dog Ben. RIP.

jrdn wrote

on 4 Oct 2012 10:42 PM

12"x24" acrylic on board. Not really liking this one, so I might leave it as is. 

jrdn wrote

on 8 Oct 2012 11:39 PM

Enough staring in the mirror for tonight. I like where this one is going, I'll post the finished version later.

8"x6" oil on board

jrdn wrote

on 9 Oct 2012 11:14 PM

jrdn:

 

12"x24" acrylic on board. Not really liking this one, so I might leave it as is. 

Decided to take a chance with this, I like it! :)

Addie2 wrote

on 10 Oct 2012 10:37 AM

wow I have to hand it to you....you have been working hard.   I have been following your paintings (I receive notifications through my email), and I am impressed.  I'm impressed by the effort you are putting forward, painting any object at hand.  You are very disciplined.   I guess I am commenting on this because that is something I lack, the discipline.   I sometimes think I can be quite lazy about my art. 

You add alot of interest to the objects you choose to paint..  I like how you give them a twist, so they are not common or usual, or just that object you are looking at..   I like what you did to the watch here....looks like it is under water.   You do have talent.  Great job.  I am happy for you.

jrdn wrote

on 10 Oct 2012 6:05 PM

Addie2:

wow I have to hand it to you....you have been working hard.   I have been following your paintings (I receive notifications through my email), and I am impressed.  I'm impressed by the effort you are putting forward, painting any object at hand.  You are very disciplined.   I guess I am commenting on this because that is something I lack, the discipline.   I sometimes think I can be quite lazy about my art. 

You add alot of interest to the objects you choose to paint..  I like how you give them a twist, so they are not common or usual, or just that object you are looking at..   I like what you did to the watch here....looks like it is under water.   You do have talent.  Great job.  I am happy for you.

Thank you so much! Your words truly mean a lot to me. I've always struggled with self confidence and I'm slowly gaining confidence the more I work. It feels great. Thanks again!

jrdn wrote

on 11 Oct 2012 11:02 PM

First session of 12x16" oil on board, I plan to take this one further..

Didn't really strive for likeness in this one but instead focusing on decisive brushstrokes and using thicker paint. Fun!

Elizabeth Macchio wrote

on 12 Oct 2012 2:47 PM

Very nice,,, Shows a better understanding of facial structure than your previous one....

jrdn wrote

on 12 Oct 2012 4:24 PM

Elizabeth Macchio:

Very nice,,, Shows a better understanding of facial structure than your previous one....

Thank you Elizabeth. I really appreciate the feedback!

jrdn wrote

on 19 Oct 2012 10:51 AM

Tried something different. This is a study of a Cornelius Volker work, one of my favorite artists.

16"x20", oil on canvas

jrdn wrote

on 2 Nov 2012 11:04 PM

16x20 Acrylic

Might do a little more to this but I kind of like it how it is!

jrdn wrote

on 12 Nov 2012 9:29 AM

Acrylic on plywood

This one is a quick study for a larger painting I'm gonna do of the same head. Acrylic on board.

Critique/comments are always welcome! Hope everyone is having a good November!

jrdn wrote

on 15 Nov 2012 8:03 AM

This one is roughly 50x30...Pretty weird shape! This one is acrylic as well. If you're not sure what your looking at, they're Vise Grips brand pliers.

DanielEdmondson wrote

on 21 Nov 2012 11:47 AM

Hey jrdn, I like the dog painting there. Excited to see a bigger one. Paint Happy.

Dan

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