A sketch can happen anywhere, in my sketchbook or sometimes on a random scrap of paper. It's a great way to loosen up and get some ideas down quickly.
This is a painting I'm working on now. After playing with my images in my sketchbook and drawing a few different compositions, I can decide on what will make a good painting.
I had a lot of fun this past week teaching my big animal sculpture class at Artspace. The kids I was working with were very creative and stayed focused. The results were astounding! Thanks to my helpers, Rebecca and Beth.
I made this elephant several years ago as a demo for the big animal sculpture class. This year he got a makeover.
This is the bunny head that was my demo for the class this year.
Drawings are important. I spend a lot of time in my sketchbook, hashing out ideas until I get the right one. When I start painting though, I draw the painting out on the canvas with a paintbrush, not a pencil. It's faster, and it helps keep the painting loose.
This one is almost done, just a few more tweaks here and there, finishing touches!
Mad cow!