The Art of Painting

Spring 2012
Oil Paint
I had recently learned a drawing technique in class called color-banding, which is done in colored pencil. I wanted to experiment and see how the technique would translate to paint, which is why the image is incredibly unproportional. So I guess this is just a study of color.

The Art of Painting

Close your eyes

And think about something you love.

I don’t know you very well, but I might be able to guess

Your sisters, your dog or horses, maybe hunting, or Africa, maybe even your own backyard

A tree house that you used to play in as a kid, or maybe an old board game that lives under your bed. And even though you never won a single game, it was still your favorite.

Let the memories and passion fill you, painting your toe nails and swirling your hair.

Keep your eyes closed, think about something you love

. . . And paint

“To draw, you must close your eyes and sing” ~Pablo Picasso