That was the sudden sharp turn in my thinking when I sat down to script out a game plan for my next series of drawings. It also happened to be closing in on Nat’s b’day, which was the main decision to pick up the ol’ paintbrushes, look ‘em over, toss ‘em in the trash and go buy new ones. The celtic Tree of Life is a design that I’d been wanting to play with for a few years now, but never did actually come up with any solid ideas. This design, however, came from a t-shirt of mine that’s fast becoming worn out.
This painting ended up taking just over 4 weeks to complete; twice what I’d anticipated. That’s the trouble with using oil paints… they can and most likely will take forever to dry when you’re counting down the days. And while the last 2 weeks felt more like a chore and actual work, I’m really happy to have it finished and looking quite nice. Now, I’m all jazzed up and thinking about the next project. I have several unfinished pieces in the works, but I’ve been thinking about finishing my kitchen table next. It just looks so naked!
Anyway, I just wanted to share this new work with everyone. Stay tuned for more updates on my table! There will be more pics!
more as it comes…
~ June 25th 2009 at 8:19 pm |
It is beautiful! You have such attention to fine lines and detail. I remember that shirt of yours, too.:) I also am happy you bought new brushes that hopefully you will utilize many times over the next year.
~ June 26th 2009 at 7:02 pm |
very nice man, unreal detail, I look forward to seeing it in person…later,
~ June 28th 2009 at 9:32 pm |
It is amazing. I am so lucky to have been the recipient of it. I hung it in my living room today. It looks great. Thanks again, Faust!
~ June 30th 2009 at 8:50 am |
Thanks guys! It does look a lot better up close, so whenever you guys make it out this way again, look up Nat.