Group A from my seminar class launched their first show of the semester with incredible success, especially given to the tight time constraints. Great job pulling it together before 5:30 hit, Katie McFarland! I hope our show goes equally well. I need to apply some finishing touches to the presentations of my work as well as a hanging solution for my canvas.
In the meantime, I did mention tackling my 6ft painting for thesis! Below is an update of how much I have now. I've been experimenting with acrylic paint effects in some of my works recently, which you can see in my group show next week. However, I wanted to reminisce the wonders of traditional oil painting. This pinup girl is aimed to emulate a more 1960s painting style of Gil Elvgren, with loose ties to Norman Rockwell, so I tried the keep the skin tones warm and inviting with rosy red cheeks. I haven't painted in oil in over 4 years, so I think I'm doing okay for myself so far. Stay tuned next week to see if I mess up!
For seminar, I decided on my slaughterhouse scene. It's not brutally violent and bloody, don't worry. Below is the line drawing over a retail poster that's been thinnly gessoed over. I forgot to post progress, but will do soon, I promise. The subject matter is anchored to the top and cuts off on the sides. I really liked the awkward space it creates on the bottom and hope it works to my advantage when I tackle it with plenty of charcoal and water to create a sweet texture.
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