I’ve been working on Esmerelda for several days and had hoped to finish her today. It didn’t happen because of other commitments. Regardless, I thought I’d share the progression of this painting.
She started out as a creative block/black but she eventually started to emerge. She also named herself (Esmerelda) as is often the case for most of my creative work.
Esmerelda painting progress 1
Esmerelda painting progress 2
Esmerelda painting progress 3
InspirationFor many months now, I’ve been thinking of clowns and masks. Perhaps this was a not-so subtle effect of seeing a Cirque du Soleil show last year, though I can’t discount the fact that I do have a fondness for clowns and masks.
I want to join the Circus is the first painting I’ve done since college. I don’t consider myself a painter so this piece was truly experimental.
She is approximately 9.75″ long by 5″ wide. She is made of wood and various acrylic paint and media.
She is for sale in my Etsy shop.
I’m not sure what to make of this painting. It was a frustrating start and I wasn’t sure if I had the stamina to even finish it. Painting is not my strength, though I plan to continue to experiment with the media to see where it will take me.
This is a mixed-media painting using acrylic, various acid-free paper, and oil stick. The canvas is approximately 20″x16″.
The War of Art
Truly an inspiring book that kicked my butt and made me start creating again. It inspired this website!
Drawing with Imagination
Has some great exercises to stretch your drawing skills!
The Creative Habit: Learn It & Use it for Life
More creative inspiration from a legendary dancer!
The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature
I love Cathy Johnson's nature sketches and since I love to hike, I want to draw like her.
I heart Dick Blick! I'm a kid in a candy store here!
I'm Trish Roque and this is my arty blog. My goal is to make more art and to post it here along with musings and the many lessons I no doubt will encounter.
I'm also a web designer with a fondness for WordPress, a pillow to two ornery cats, chauffeur to one hairy dog, and wife to a wonderful husband. We live and play in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you'd like to learn more about me go here or read my blog.
