Anna Gearhart

new work detail

new painting who dis

Sneak peek of my transition into a full time studio artist 🤘🏻more to come!

That moment when you get all of your ducks (or jars) in a row 🦆🦆🦆

6/13/17 Handmade blackberry ink

Taking reference photos #found #art #thingstocome

5/16/17 Back Forty, captured with iPhone

5/16/17 Back Forty, captured with iPhone

4/4/17 Bluebells in the Back Forty, captured with iPhone

Hi anon! Thank you for your kind words!To answer your first question, I generally work on canvas, either primed or unprimed. However, acrylic is really versatile, so I have used it with thicker papers as well. As for your second question, I don't! I honestly don't even keep a regular sketchbook. I do, however, months of visual research before I begin painting (such as find a color scheme, mood, reference, composition, etc.) And for your third question, I have done both! I'm transitioning out of using online references and into using my own. Online references are quick and easy to find, but I do feel guilty with the thought that I'm stealing someone else's image. Also, taking your own reference photos adds to the depth and meaning of your work. I'm trying to become more independent in that way. I hope this answered all of your questions! I'm happy to answer anything here, or over private message as well. 🎀

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Abigail

Today's back forty findings: three freshwater mollusk shells and a small mammal shoulder blade

Finding inspo in the back forty today!

I can't decide whether to sell or burn my old work...so for now I'll just keep it stored in a closet 👍🏻

Same Model: December 2015 → January 2017

Note to self: Committing to an oil painting on raw, unprimed canvas was a vv dumb idea.