Busy...

 It was a busy week, with working for somebody else. Pretty tired but woke up early so we went to see the sunrise and it was worth it:

The process

In December I worked on a small size portrait, here you see some steps of the process. I always start with charcoal sketching (or sometimes straight on with acrylics). I decided to change the background colour, which I find more suiting to the character. I always tweak a bit in the end, looking at dark and light, but then I finish it or it would loose its spontaneous touch.

 

Start of the New Year

 Hello, and best wishes for this new year, I am wishing you peace and happiness and lots of ART inspiration. I have spent the first days of 2024 in the Alps and some days were moody like this:

But I just went out and about anyway, it is part of the charm of winter. We were with family and we hiked, ate cheese fondue, went skiing and I read a couple of books. I drew a little bit but mostly reflected on the past year and on what lies ahead. I am looking forward to finish some of the paintings, to challenge myself to some new techniques, to celebrate my 15 years of being a creative entrepreneur (!) and to just enjoy ART and making. I am also looking forward to making new contacts and finding more spaces where I can sell my work, be it wholesale, gallery's or markets. So, if you have tips, please contact me.