Bottled

Until Tomorrow #emmi_ (at Edinburg, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-NoXoAhP6aPpEim638vJ932PirtMjS5MhdV2g0/?igshid=qv2y5tpv7ar9

On June 9th from 6-9, the Friends of the Edinburg Public Library will host a Painting with Friends event. For $20-$25, participants will be directed by a local artist in painting either a usable canvas bag or canvas capable of being hung in the home. For more information, call Michael Parson at (956) 289-0625. (at Edinburg Public Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzUCqOJhl_I/?igshid=18pzg8hs6ktmm

We started with a rough study of the subject on site. It was suggested we use colored pencils, but my teacher said pastels were okay. The pastels were my cheap ones, hence the lack of true colors. I like the sky but it stylistically clashes with the building. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGbl78BV6aNmR7itFuLzHaqxoLEQbcaZN4pjs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f7oui32e47lh

#MartyFeldman. Not done. For those not old enough to know, don't comment on the eyes until you get a good look at one of his pictures. Or perhaps watch the #MelBrooks classic, #YoungFrankenstein. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtxUFTKB4uNGkl3qRGFfksms-oJ6KWwSF6m8DY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=127mo6zgcmq03

Quick sketch. Hair isn't right. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtnCaIJhnPU3F1xUJGmfLZOg8v_ovuDBNxiniY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i0ty3fevghx2

I'm not done, but I'll come back to it. Interesting pose. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtfWqdQhmecxFBfITB8kEoKOfY--YFurJekASE0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=u9jr56giq52e

Finished? https://www.instagram.com/p/BtcrqHqhKMX8z7ouiivLZFg3f6bVAFH2N9ftMo0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=egbnu6qhlfvx

On my way, but not done yet. https://www.instagram.com/p/Btcrk-OBIM5Jrw5AUcXM_JXmulfby52G6OPzQM0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c7n16abe27ng

I like working the picture with the colors. I think I'm starting to a handle of how to mix, I think. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtKEsqwhq7CRxYJ60mKryBdpd2xmr6dZz-GCvs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wagag3qoxd0r

Used a larger sketch book. I have worked on this image at least three times before. I think I finally came close. #SylviaSidney #Sketch https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4pUslB8Roi3y8okRtQ_I7CqV4lY_A4NcTA_s0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gs5jpiah6gye

So I spent all that time painting the undercoat only to find out that I was going to cover it up. Not only that, but instead of using a brush, I was "required" to use a pallette knife to apply the paint. Not only that, but I had to use the one oil painting skill that I have difficulty with, i.e., color matching and mixing. I'll be applying the details in the coming week. Apparently, this is how #VanGogh painted. Of course, he suffered from mental illness and cut off his ear. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4W76phu6lxr48WwS3R-1-WcgVAzOTHlyoHGw0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dj8rwzqsirwl

Nose fixed? Mouth needs work but feeling close. My faith in my muse has been revived. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs2FhSjhnMsrA45JYQooHHQiLXK2YFXIerCqjo0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=omo1pq8qat21

I learned two things tonight: one, never use a round brush to do the job of a flat brush, and two, sometimes you just need to recognize that it just isn't going to work today. #paintingsucks https://www.instagram.com/p/BszcGKbBKO1M1fLv4p2AUljLlAxvPljT4BldnA0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bopz31rhisos

There is a jowl missing and the all important skater hair flop on the left side of the face. Funny thing is I haven't got to start on the real point of the exercise which is to learn to match the guess in my skin and eyes. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrkTgFBgjvmgkGBth4erKIiaaYhs0bm9mri0Y0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=26z0xj4fz6jy