Daily Practice

An Apple, oil on paper 15x15cm (6x6 inch)
An Apple, oil on paper 15x15cm (5.9×5.9 inch)

Practice is what I need so I started painting every other day. Only one session per painting. Try something new every time.

Live Model Sketching

Live Model

Last week I joined a live sketching group (led by Austrian artist Margit König) for the first time. I was a bit overwhelmed at the beginning. It’s definitely a different experience than sitting in your own studio painting from a photo – there isn’t much time, the live model is moving and other people are all around. Anyway a worthwhile experience!

 

Cheeky Grin

Angel or Demon, oil on HDF board 30x24cm (11.8×9.4 inch)
Angel or Demon, oil on HDF board 30x24cm (11.8×9.4 inch)

Although I love this facial expression of hers you never know whether it’s a good sign or a bad sign…

The Winter is Past

Pisti

Winter is slowly coming to an end and not everybody is as happy about it as I am. My son fell in love with snow groomers but what will they do when all the snow is gone?

Prinoth

Adding some Watercolor to a Sketch

Indian Connection, watercolor on paper 21x15cm (8.3x5.9 inch)
Indian Connection, watercolor on paper 21x15cm (8.3×5.9 inch)

I guess I’ll add watercolor to my sketches more often in the future. With a little practice this should be real fun.

See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil

Three Wise MonkeysThree Wise Men sketched with Paper as Secret Santa gift for Christmas this year. I’ve made some more digital sketches with Paper recently…

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Memories of Summer

Summer, oil on HDF board 40x30cm (15.7x11.8 inch)
Summer Splash, oil on HDF board 40x30cm (15.7×11.8 inch)

My son enjoying himself in the Adriatic Sea. I started this painting in June 2014 in studio class but had to finish it at home. Unfortunately Stefan Nuetzel stopped offering his studio class at that time. Nevertheless I am really thankful for these three months – I’ve learned a lot!