I was totally inspired by the Italian trio at My Aunt Margaret’s 100th birthday party. They sounded great and had wonderful costumes! I shot a ton of pictures at the party and couldn’t wait to get started on the series in the studio. I felt it would be a great way to incorporate my love of music in my art.
Fired up, the very next day I blocked in my painting, the same way I normally do.
The following morning I arrived at the studio and realized it was time to stop playing it safe. Oh I could make a nice painting with a brush but I had to see what I could do with a knife.
Here’s a sample of my wild knife pieces…
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So today I started to go over the piece with a knife. I worked on the background, his hat, skin, and a bit of his pants. He’s a mess now but I know he’s going to be beautiful when I’m done.
I’m so glad I took a chance. I’ll post pics when he’s done.
2/11/10
Complete 1st statement with a knife…I’m loving where this is going…
oh shannon…love the sax player….wow!
:O) Thanks Randy, I am so glad you like it! He really started the whole thing. I’ve used the knife with landscape/still life but never people. Been pushing myself way past my comfort zone.
cool you can paint it as a real. it is necessary to store one or two of your paints just in case if you become very famous.
:O) Thank you!
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