Studio Update

I've been learning all about warm and cool, transparent and opaque colours and how they recede or advance in a picture, interesting stuff! I'll share some YouTube videos and website articles with you in my next Link Love post.

Since my last Studio Update post, I've done a little bit more on the fruit head painting that I sketched up, adding another layer of paint to the face, ribbon and background. Here's how it is coming along:

I've been playing around with ideas for the hat. I initially thought a granny smith apple would be the way to go, however after painting a study of one (below), I decided against it. It's a bit to harsh and the bright green does not sit well within the painting. I have photographed a passion fruit and custard apple as other options to try.

I've also got some very exciting news to share with you all, I got into the Lethbridge 1000! It's a small art works prize in Brisbane. I entered last year with 'My Little Dear' and sadly did not make the cut. I'm so excited about getting in this year with 'Kirra with a Green Hat' (below). I will do up a post about the prize with more details in my next Exhibitions post, stay tuned.

Wishing Everyone a fantastic week!




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