Rachael modeled for us a few weeks ago and seeing as i have not posted for a while, (naughty boy) I thought i'd share it with the world. Rachael has amazing dreadlocks which she tied in a bun and layered on top of her head. Its a shame I ran out of time with this... Continue Reading →
This was the second sitting of our life model in Monday nights Life drawing class at Vernon Mill. It's a great class (7.00 -9.00) with tuition available from a great teacher (if required). Classes also available on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings on the 3rd floor. Come on down!
A Degas inspired painting of ballerinas! Another attempt at producing something more commercial. It's more of an illustration and not very painterly. Hey Ho! Lets see what kind of reaction it gets!
If your at a loose end this weekend, come on down to our annual Autumn exhibition at Vernon Mill, Stockport. There are over 50 artist's opening up their studios. (inc. myself) Friday night is always the best night as we have 2 bands and wine and nibbles. Come on down!
I thought I'd try something a little different with my latest portrait painting. It is a mixture of knife work (mainly the background and dress) and large paint brush work. I was quite determined not to fall into my usual bad habit of blending my brush work and decided to apply more paint and try... Continue Reading →
This was my first attempt at producing a Time-lapse video. Unfortunately I can't show this on my website. (as I have the baby package) But you can view on my Facebook page or Youtube (Alla Prima Paul Lloyd). Hopefully the lighting will be better for my next attempt. I enjoyed this one as its not... Continue Reading →
Following on from my charcoal, I decided to have a go at a self portrait. This time though i decided to use a photo and later a mirror to help finish off. I tried to add some depth by blurring and softening certain parts of the portrait i.e. knocking them back into the distance and... Continue Reading →
This was my first attempt at glazing. Although its sometimes hard to show on screen, this portrait has a nice transparent depth. The downside is you have to let each layer dry completely. But I enjoyed the experience. I can see now how some of the Great Masters achieved that depth. I shall use this technique... Continue Reading →
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