Paper Star

Years ago I had started a series called “Elevating the Mundane” that ran for over 30 paintings. I’ve sold most of them and didn’t look at the posts for years.
A few weeks back I happened to look back on those posts and was blown away by the beauty of the photographs I had taken of these simple paper sculptures.
So, with my increase in skill over the years I’ve set out to do the photos justice in oils. But this time I hope to propel them further with color.
Sessions
Daily Art #2998
Two days in a row and I’ve finished two paintings.
see the postDaily Art #2990
I spent lots of time painting today and taking this painting to the next stage.
see the postDaily Art #2989
Another very busy day but I was able to stick to my schedule and get some good art time in.
see the postDaily Art #2988
I had a super busy day today and was unable to spend as much time as I wanted painting.
see the postDaily Art #2987
The second day of glazing and this time I got the layer of color closer to what I want.
see the postDaily Art #2986
The first day of work employing what I’ve learned about glazing is a success!
see the postDaily Art #2975
I finished up all the black and value work on Paper Star today and I figured I try adding the next step to some dry areas.
see the postDaily Art #2974
A wonderful morning of painting and conversation with a fellow creator on the journey to mastery.
see the postDaily Art #2973
Much more work time than art time today and I’m a bit frustrated.
see the postDaily Art #2972
I have a day off work today and a long hike planned so I’m making progress however small on this painting.
see the postDaily Art #2971
Day seven on this painting and I’ve pulled out the smaller brushes.
see the postDaily Art #2970
Sunday early morning painting and I’m wonder how smooth is smooth enough.
see the postDaily Art #2969
This morning as I continue with the Paper Star painting I’m contemplating changing the title of these paintings.
see the postDaily Art #2968
I moved back to the Paper Star and begin refining it’s edges today.
see the postDaily Art #2963
The first strokes of oil on my Paper Star painting and I’m figuring out the hue needed for an ethereal glow.
see the postDaily Art #2962
I started drawing and painting on the third painting that I will be working on in tandem with others.
see the postDetails
- Work: 1765
- Size: 18" x 24"
- Medium: Oil on Canvas
- Sessions: 17
- Start date: 3/5/2021
- End date: 4/11/2021