I had fun with this piece for the Love Your Body series. I wanted to paint her as if she was on fire. I had a lot of fun painting her hair, it reminded me of a model I used to paint, she had the most beautiful hair but it was impossible to paint. I think I finally got it down, now I wish I could paint Pat (the model) again.
Painting on my iPad in the ArtRage app using the oil paint settings. 3/3/2015
For this painting in the Love Your Body series I found inspiration from a gent on tumblr. Finding positive images of male figures is a lot harder than women, because in the body positive movement men are being left behind a bit. I try to be inclusive, so if you see an image that looks like something that would inspire me, please, send it along.
When looking for models I look for people who are in love with their bodies and happy, this fellow was perfect. Sadly the image wasn’t sourced, so if you recognize it, let me know, it was a black and white photo with the words “I’m done being ashamed” and I just loved it.
Today marks the first day of #ArtMonth, and yesterday was the last day of Fatshion February. Each week during Fatshion February I have drawn a fashion sketch, this is this week’s. Painted in watercolor in ArtRage on my iPad. 3/1/2015
I hope you all join me in some way to celebrate Art Month, for each day, create something. Share it, and I will share it for you too!
I have a friend who is a special kid, her name is Stella. She has suffered from some bullies and had a more challenging childhood already. I have told her about my experiences with bullies as a form of encouragement and “It gets better.” The reactions this wonderful child has had always amaze me. She has a great supportive family too, which makes her very lucky. When talking with her mom I said that had there been a kid like Stella in my school I would have had at least one really awesome friend. We’d be this awesome pair, and so I had to draw it. This is called “Friend Fiction” (Thank you Tina Belcher for that term), it’s like fan fiction, only about real people. I hope Stella likes this.
Colored Pencils and Ink on paper. 2/25/15
4/7/2014
This is a bit messy, but I like it messy sometimes. This Love Your Body piece isn’t inspired by one photograph but a collection of them. I created this without the use of of a model. I like how the quick lines and subtle color creates some emotion in this piece.