Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Wed--I need a vacation from my vacation


Wow, I keep thinking it's Monday.  We got back last night from the beach.  I was able to squeeze in some drawing each day.  There's sand in my pencil box. Have some ideas for paintings.  Had some bizarre dreams, maybe they can be starting points for inspiration.  

I've got to get my room done, so I can start using it.  School is starting next Monday, so I'll be busy getting ready for that.  But, by the 1st week in September, the kids will all be in school (MWF I'll have 3 hours in the morning while Lily & Grace are at preschool).  I love my kids, but it will be nice to have a break.  I'm looking forward to a quiet house.  I will be fighting the urge to clean instead of use that time for painting.  

Timeline for my painting:

August 30th--composition worked out/final sketch done
September 6th--underpainting roughed in
September 13th--first layer--larger masses
September 20th--2 layers of glaze
September 27th--2-3 layers of glaze/finish
October 1st--pictures/application submitted
Done 

(Courbet, Calm Sea)

1 comment:

Unknown said...

That is cool you are taking an art class! I can't wait to see your work.