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February 9, 2025
This week, I continued working through both Bhavani Krishnan’s Study with the Masters course and Arthur Gain’s Alla Prima Challenge. For Bhavani’s course, I studied a painting by Isaak Levitan. One of the biggest frustrations was trying to judge the colors and values from my iPad screen. No matter how much I adjusted the brightness or
February 2, 2025
For Week 5 of Bhavani Krishnan’s Study with the Masters course, I painted a study of a Penleigh Boyd landscape. I know I say this every week, but this one really felt like the most challenging so far! I was completely overwhelmed by the sheer amount of colors and expressive brushwork in the original. At
January 26, 2025
This week was all about productivity for me. I tackled landscape studies and an Alla Prima Challenge exercise, pushing my boundaries with color palettes. I also practiced basic value gradations to refine my skills. Meanwhile, I put some time into repainting my daughter’s portrait, determined to finish it before diving into new projects.
January 19, 2025
This week has been a busy one, both at work and at home, leaving me with limited time for my art practice. Still, I managed to complete the Week 3 study from Bhavani Krishnan’s Study with the Masters course. These studies continue to be a great way to stay engaged with painting, even when time
January 12, 2025
This week, I focused on several small studies and continued working on a multi-session portrait. While I don’t have a finished piece to show (apart from the study pieces), I’ve been reflecting on how that lack of “completion” affects my sense of accomplishment. Last week left me feeling excited and optimistic about my progress, but this
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