Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Good day today!

Isn't it funny how some days you just seem to wake up with more energy? Don't know what caused it but I wish it could happen more often! Today we've recorded a video, answered a million emails and found time for a bit more painting. In between time I made two enormous loaves of bread. All that creativity gives you an appetite!


I quite like this fellow although he does look a bit gormless don't you think? He's only in the early stages yet and will be given something to hold in his beak next time I get to work. As you can see I'm making good use of the print block!


This crow is one I've painted before. He had a berry in his beak last time - this time I'm thinking a twig of cherry blossom to fit in with my oriental theme. He needs something to stand on so he doesn't look like he's levitating poor thing.


The rook is looking more finished now that I've added more detail to his feathers but he's still waiting for something to hold and also a final glaze of transparent paint over that too bright sun!


This is a page from one of my current sketchbooks. I really like the effect but I'm not allowed to tell you much about the technique yet - it's what we're showing in next week's DMTV video!


You're not supposed to shout about your own work are you but I do love the effect in the close up!!


It has been a full and satisfying day, and just because it smells as good as it looks, I may have to reward myself with a sandwich! I know, I know - I'm very easily pleased!

Hope you've all had a good day too!
Bye for now,
Linda
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8 comments:

  1. Susan D5 October 2011 at 17:57

    That bread looks delicious.

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  2. Amanda5 October 2011 at 18:30

    Very delicious and the new technique too! Looking forward to that DMTV then!

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  3. Linda Kemshall5 October 2011 at 18:33

    For some reason the bread was great today even though it's quite cool. I usually get the best results on a warm day but today's a bit autumnal. It's a mystery!

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  4. Monica5 October 2011 at 18:47

    Just the thing with homemade

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  5. Jeannie5 October 2011 at 19:37

    Your crow is wonderful. They are so hard to paint and make them look like something other than a black blob. The bread had me drooling. I always let mine rise in the cupboard next to the preheating oven. Works like a champ in the cooler weather. Wishing you a glorious, creative week.

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  6. Phil Fisher6 October 2011 at 07:14

    As if your work is not enough to digest and then you throw in the bread .... wicked!

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  7. Anonymous6 October 2011 at 08:59

    Stunning crow illustrations - I adore them. I know what you mean about energy cycles - yesterday was a wipe out for me, but today I'm raring to go - do you think there's a finite source, so if you've got it, somebody else hasn't?

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  8. Kim9 October 2011 at 14:40

    I love crows and ravens, yours are wonderful. Now I need to go bake some bread... oh wait, I have to go to work... darn it! Now I am going to want fresh bread all day!

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