Sunday, February 28, 2010

Day 058

Well, the weather is absolutely perfect today! I painted over in Nicaso Ca.Painting out under direct sun light really takes a lot outta you. I feel really sluggish arriving back home and just couldn't get into the groove of painting this apple.

It's a great new apple that I found at a local super-market. I'll take another stab at painting this tomorrow.

Organic Golden Delicious Apple

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Day 057

Not chancing a long drive and a good chance of getting rained out from painting. So decided to stay home a clean up my studio area. Can't believe how much clutter accumulates in such a short span of time!

Granny Smith Apple

Friday, February 26, 2010

Day 056

The weather is so horrible today. I was looking forward to the life drawing session in San Francisco, but not with this rain pouring down. Parking will be impossible. 50% chance of rain tomorrow....I'm supposed to paint on location to help spread awareness to save the Granada Theater in Morgan Hill. We shall see....

Gala Apple

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Day 055

Had a shaky start on this one, not knowing if I would be able to achieve the dramatic lighting I had in mind. Turned out to be a fun lighting study using digital pastels.

Granny Smith Apple

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Day 054

A couple of Red Washington Apples sun bathing on a park bench. Nice little break from the rain.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Day 053

I thought this might be a difficult angle to capture, but it was a really fun painting.

Granny Smith Painting

Monday, February 22, 2010

Day 052


Really busy today with my upcoming projects. I'll spend a little more time for tomorrow's painting.

Granny Smith Apple

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Day 051

Probably my favorite apple, the "Asian Apple Pear"....which are much more expensive. I don't think this qualifies for an apple. So here's another sketch....so I'm not cheating :)

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Day 050

50 days later?! Can't believe this blog has made it this far...I keep thinking I'm gonna fall off this New Year's resolution. Well, thanks to everyone that has stopped by and left awesome comments...oh, and big shots out to my loyal 7 followers on the sidebar :D

It was so gloomy and windy all day today, decided to use some vibrant colors instead :)

Washington Apple

Friday, February 19, 2010

Day 049

Messing with some digital oil pastels...these are tough!

Granny Smith Apple

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Apple 048

Trying for a pastel effect...minus the pastel dust :D

Washington Red Apple

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Apple 047

Unless I go apple picking, I'll never get an apple with leaves attached to the stem. So I decided to add one in this painting :)

Gala Apple

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Day 046


Couple of left over slices of my Gala Apple.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Day 045


After yesterday's apple sketch, back to painting on PS.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Day 044




Quick doodle on Sketchbook Express app

Friday, February 12, 2010

Day 043

Having fun with some different PS brushes.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Day 042

Downloaded the app "SketchBook Express". I've used Sketchbook Pro when I demo'd at MacWorld but I never got the hang of the user interface. But I decided to give the iphone app a try.
I've heard of artist that use a stylus type pen to draw....similar to a Nintendo DS. But this requires you to use your finger. The biggest gripe that I had is that this app did not recognize a few of my strokes....as if it FROZE, causing a little frustration. You also have to be careful when selecting a tool because you can easily make an unwanted dot smack in the middle of your illustration. Just like anything unfamiliar or new......It'll take some time to get used to.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Day 041

Can't believe we're almost half way through February?!
Here's a sketch of my last slice of apple during lunch.

Gala Apple

Day 040

Washington Apple

Monday, February 8, 2010

Day 039

20 minute digital study.

Gala Apple

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Day 038

A quick sketch during dinner.

Fuji Apple

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Day 037

Spent a day at the Legion of Honor museum, San Francisco. After taking a break to sketch an apple, I headed back home with a full dose of inspiration!

Washington Red Apple

Friday, February 5, 2010

Day 036

Another loose gouache mini sketch card. Decided to make this similar to yesterdays painting.

Washington Apple

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Day 035

I'm back on the gouche mini sketch cards.

This one was inspired by paintings I came across by artist Jennifer Rasmusson. Her work reminded me to have fun with my art.

Granny Smith Apple

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Day 034

Gouache on watercolor sketch card

Mini tower of apples.

Gala Apples

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Day 033

Here's quick post-it sketch during a break at Starbucks.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Day 032



2.5" x 3.5" gouache on watercolor paper

I enjoyed letting the watercolors make it's own decision as I loaded the paper with color. The texture it created reminds me of an elephants skin.