Blog : In Art Pursuit

I enjoy drawing, painting, and sculpting from direct observation - both in the studio and plein air. I also like to experiment with different tools and techniques. Following my blog will allow you to see examples of my work in progress and read about what was happening as I made them.

Painting an Old Mill in Gouache

Painted this old mill in gouache this sunny morning. 

Painted this old mill in gouache this sunny morning. 

I began by making a smaller value study in water soluble graphite. 

I began by making a smaller value study in water soluble graphite. 

I shared the space with these bees that were carrying huge amounts of yellow pollen. When they landed, light dusting a of pollen would spray off like particle effects. 

Bees collecting pollen

Bees collecting pollen