THE BLOG

So far, I'm really happy with how this project is going! I really like the shading on the shirts and I feel like the watercolor effect is really coming through. I think the shadows and colors came out well and they look pretty cohesive. I'm honestly feeling pretty good about this piece. I'm kind of just going with the flow and letting it happen, I don't have a very distinct plan. This part of the painting has been moving pretty quick and I did all of this in one sitting. I'm

I'm really excited to be starting fresh! I like how I've already worked through some of the challenges and issues of this composition on the earlier version, which is making this project go by a bit faster. I've been referencing my old painting for colors and shadows. I'm still trying to figure out the lighting and where shadows should be. I'm concerned I might be going too fast and rushing some of the craft, especially because some of the colors feel to dark and contrasting

I'm starting to work more on shadows and making the light source clear. I am a bit worried that the ground is a bit too dark though. In real life, the carpet is a light beige, but I think I got carried away trying to make the shadows and emphasize the sun rays. I am going to try fixing that by mixing in more water overtop the paint and wipe away some of the pigment. I am a bit worried that my painting looks flat, but I'm hoping to add more dimension as I continue working on m

David Hockney is a British artist known for his contributions to the 1960s Pop Art movement. His art centers around the extraordinary within everyday life and the act of looking. Born on July 9, 1937, he has been a practicing artist for over 70 years. He is a painter, draughtsman, printmaker, stage designer and photographer. The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, David Hockney, 2011 Career: 1953: Bradford School of Art 1959-62: Royal College of Art, London 1960: L