Flurries of painting, flurries of snow

The snow hit St Andrews today, it's been on and off in little flurries and it's very chilly. I've been wrapped up warm and busy painting away. I've painted out a few more ACEOs and also been working on a 7" x 5" acrylic painting of one of my little ladies. Here's a quick peek at the action on my desk and yes lots of mess with paint.

 

 

 

 

I've been painting some of my ladies with softer muted colours and others a bit wilder. I absolutely love this bright orange red - it's great for cheeks and hair.

 



Cooler weather, warmer colours

There has been a big drop in the temperature here the last couple of days and we have snow forecast for the weekend. It did seem like we were getting away lightly so far this winter as it has been relatively mild. I've been cosied up today with a big mug of green tea and been finishing of my ACEOs that I started. Have a peek -

 

This little lady is painted in acrylics on a thick textured canvas style paper. Working in acrylics takes me a bit longer than gouache, ink and pencil. I hope you like her I've tried to keep her expressive and thoughtful. I have also noticed when using acrylics I seem to select a larger variety of colours, in gouache I tend to stick to quite a close palette. I'm undecided which way is best.

 

Here is another little canvas I finished recently, it's a little house in the trees and flowers.