Self portrait

This is a self portrait I did a few days ago.  The kids I was teaching at camp had the same project, covering their paper with a wash or two, using charcoal, and glazing in some highlights. Got an urge to do one myself.

 These are three tiny paintings I did at work a few days ago.  They are just random and fun and took a few minutes to make.  They are on 2 x 3 inch artist trading cards.  I'm going to start buying a bunch of packs because they are fun and they make it less likely for me to overwork them since they are so small.  It's a good way to experiment and build up your skill without it taking hours and hours on a large canvas.  I just thought of this but they're probably also good for testing out compositions before moving on to a final piece.  Also, I'm proud to say all three of these sold at a donation show benefitting Arts for Healing, a program at Vassar hospital to bring arts to ill children and their families. Wooooohooo!

There will be more small works coming up!