For acrylic and oil paintings, I prefer to begin with a colored ground. I then allow vibrant bits of this background color to show through in the finished painting.
In March, our world changed. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we quarantined. Bad news seemed to bombard us daily. Social events and art workshops were cancelled.
Featured Painting:
'He Leads Me Beside Peaceful Waters.'—acrylic
I have long been on the search for the ideal hot press watercolor paper. Watercolor artists face new challenges as manufacturers are acquired by other companies or switch to a different paper mill, causing unexpected shifts in paper quality.
As an artist, I take great joy in colorfully portraying animals with a sense of movement and mood. I personally find this subject an exciting challenge.
Here, I present a short video of favorite paintings, followed by helpful tips to spice up your animal paintings.
