Here’s my final project for Still Life Painting. It was a great fun. The assignment was to create a composition that included ceramic, glass, and metal. I included Otis, who is a bird that I grew up with on our front table. He was molded by talented ceramicist Stephani Stephenson of Revival Arts Studio (her Facebook page is here). It was nice to be in touch with her after all these years.
From Otis, I learned a lot more about handling acrylic. For this piece, I used Ampersand Aquabord, Golden Acrylic, and Holbein Fluid Acrylic.
I’m also excited to share that I sold my first work through my website (thanks Garret!) and two additional works through the Gage Small Works show.
so wonderful to see this , especially your process. am so delighted you are embarking on a career as an illustrator!! i do believe this is the very first time Otis has had his portrait done. i am sure he is preening and will soon get a very big head about all of it.
Ah, yes – it’s like that with portraits. If he has a bit of big head, it’s deservedly so! Thanks, Stephani!