Week 2 of 2

We were on vacation for a while there, and then I got sick, and... yeah... look, better late then never, right? Anyway, my acrylics class is now over and I have to self-motivate now -- or find another class, which, given my track record, is probably a better plan. ;)

Week 1 of 2

Last week's class project is a two-parter. We're painting like the old renaissance masters -- first layer values in raw umber, second layer color. It seems like a good technique so far since this layer turned out pretty well. We'll see if I can manage to not ruin it tomorrow.

This tulip is better

Here is something to offset the massive suck of the previous post. I made it sometime last week when I wanted to paint but didn't have the time to do so.

Bleh

This post is a day late because yesterday I hated this painting so very much that I was more likely to burn it than show it to anyone. Today it's more of a mild loathing, though. I'll do better next time.

McLovin

This week the teacher didn't really say what to do for homework. Marc suggested I paint our african violet, which he affectionately named McLovin. Yes... McLovin. But look at how healthy he is, Mallory, he has tons of flowers! We must be taking good care of him.

Ooh, colors

This week's homework was supposed to be an orange, but the thought of painting another sphere bored me, so I picked a different orange-colored item from the produce section. :)

How not to dig up grass

There is a right way and a wrong way to dig up grass. The right way makes use of chemicals, tools, ingenuity, and patience -- none of which I have, of course. The wrong way is to brute force it with a shovel. As you might have guessed, I do have a shovel.

But it was worth the effort! I got to plant flowers. Now I also want to think about what to do with the rest of the yard since it looks so awful in comparison.