I was all set to start a new drawing this morning but ended up heading out to Sand Beach to work up the preliminary layer of a small oil painting, a study for a larger piece. Today I felt an overwhelming urge to put the brush and turpentine into play, putting the pencils aside for a while.
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Monument Cove, Acadia
Crow Profile, pencil
Figure Drawing 10/17
A new drawing of Sand Beach, Acadia
I’ve started a new Sand Beach drawing. On cloudy days, the subdued colors and substantial mass of the granite play off beautifully against the water and sand. There are still quite a few visitors on the beach by late morning.
Crow Study, detail
This is a shot of a small crow painting. I have recently vowed to never again work in such ridiculously small scale. My bad.I’m currently working on a crow piece that is closer to life-size and finding that the painting moves ahead at a much more agreeable pace.
Return of the Crow Camera!
After a year and a half of constant use in all weather, the crow cam developed a glitch. I called Wingscapes to see if there were any tips on clearing up the display problem. Although out of warranty, they promptly shipped a new one. Great product, great company, great service. http://www.wingscapes.com/birdcameras/audubon-birdcam
Monument Cove, early October, low tide
The seasons are changing. Recently, I’ve been out in Acadia drawing from a vantage point above Monument Cove.
Note: The image has been updated to reflect a bit more work, didn’t feel it merited a new post.