Changed Ana's tail...

My friend Gary brought back the portrait that I did of his dog Ana Maria to have me change the position of the tail to this because he thought it was more what the judges look for in that aspect of the conformation to the ideals of the breed. So I complied and then worked on the vineyard here and there some more and I think it is better now. She wasn't full grown in the reference photo so there are differences in her proportion between then and the current photo that I used for the new tail position. It's interesting to see the changes that come with maturity.

Painting Opalescence

Patience is the one of the qualities needed to sort out all the colors that play on the inner surface of an Abalone shell. Courage to begin the project in the first place. Trust in your skills and vision to carry it through to completion. Love of the freedom to play at your work.

Working Outdoors at the Big Easle

I moved my big easle outside about a week ago to take advantage of the light. Four different painting projects have been occupying my time lately; this large portrait of an Abalone shell has gotten most of the attention in the last couple of days. The colors are so illusive in this changing natural light, but it's fun trying to catch them as I can. Doing this one makes me want to do another very large format piece of a different Abalone shell that is really spectacular. I like painting outside except for the wind.

Pencil sketch from Life

I got a good start on this quick pencil sketch of the lead singer in the band that my friend Tommy was playing with at a billionaire's birthday party a few weeks ago. Then I was asked to move from where I was working because I wasn't part of the bought and payed for entertainment of the evening and moneybags was afraid I was going to steal some of his thunder. I moved and wasn't able to finish this one. I did enjoy the music though. I was just there as Tommy's guest and to carry his amplifier to and from the stage.

Making it shine!

I made some good progress on the Abalone Shell painting today. It's definitely starting to come into focus and feel more solid and shiny.

Color Magic!

I should of had someone videotaping this painting process of the Abalone Shell over the Nob-Objective that lived on this canvas before I had "The Abalone Vision" and began the transformation. I had some bad news this afternoon concerning a commission that I thought was coming right up and now it's been postponed for"a few months"so hopefully this Painting will be something somebody wants. Great Spirit guide me to do my best this day and all days yet to come! Aloha, Timo

Abstract becoming Abalone Shell

I Put some more paint on the Ab Shell painting today. There's an interesting transition happening here. Stay tuned...!