by Susan Lobb Porter | Art, Digital Art |
This is it, my sweetums, the last day of Leslie Saeta’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge.
And I did it. Didn’t miss a day.
I’ll write more about that later, in other posts. Maybe even tomorrow. Because facing da muse everyday was an eye opening experience.
Women in Red # 30
This is Women in Red # 30. She’s the last one for the 30 Day challenge. But not the last one ever. Because I don’t think I’m through with these ladies yet. In fact I know I’m not. And I’m nowhere near through exploring digital image making.
I may bring some of these studies to life on canvas. I’ll make that decision later.
Meanwhile it’s late. And I hear my bed calling my name.
Till tomorrow.
xoxo
Technical info: Created on an iPad 2 using procreate. Fueled by a hefty dose of popcorn.
by Susan Lobb Porter | Art, Digital Art |
30 Paintings 30 Days, day 29
Almost there, sweetums, almost there.
Women in Red # 29 © 2014 Susan Lobb Porter
I wonder what tomorrow will bring? What will I paint for the last day of this exercise? Come back tomorrow to find out because right now I haven’t a clue.
Except there will be at least one woman. And she’ll be wearing red.
xoxo
Technical info: Created on an ipad 2 using procreate and my left index finger. Fueled by a lovely slice of blueberry teacake and chocolate chips.
by Susan Lobb Porter | Art, Digital Art |
30 Paintings 30 Days, day 27
Twenty-seven paintings down, three to go, every one of which were created on my ipad. I’m kind of blown away by that, as I had no prior experience with digital painting before this.
I’m still playing with the technology but when it comes down to it, painting is painting.
Some just messier than others.
Women in Red # 27 © 2014 Susan Lobb Porter
What do you think the story is behind these women? Hint: There is a story…a different one for each of us, I’m sure. I’d love to hear yours in the comments below.
I’ll be back tomorrow with some more Women in Red.
Till then, sweetums—
xoxo
Technical info: created on an iPad 2 using procreate.
by Susan Lobb Porter | Art, Digital Art |
30 Paintings 30 Days, day # 24.
Women in Red # 24 © 2014 Susan Lobb Porter
Women in Red # 24.
She sits in front of the window, soaking up the afternoon sun like a cat. But in the beginning it was just the woman (made somewhat in my image) and the room. And the room was dark until I said, “This is not what I want, let there be light.”
And lo, with another layer light was created to shine upon her. And though it is a digital world, it is good. And I am pleased.
In lieu of the collection plate I will gladly take comments.
Amen and XOXO
Technical info: This image was created entirely on an ipad 2 using procreate. Gallery quality giclee prints are available of this image and the other Women in Red through the link on the sidebar.
by Susan Lobb Porter | Art, Digital Art |
30 Paintings 30 Days, day 23
What a difference a day makes. Yesterday I struggled, positively struggled to create ANYTHING remotely interesting on the ipad. Actually, I take that back. I made an awesome background, lots of wonderful scribbles and texture.
But you’d never know that because I covered it all up with, lets be honest here, a sucky painting.
I was out of my comfort zone, using digital brushes I hadn’t used before. It was an intentional discomfort, taken on because, well…why not learn something new?
Let’s face it, this whole 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge is an intentional discomfort, one I’m uber glad I took on.
But still, making a sucky painting sucks.
That’s why I’m doing handsprings and black flips over what I made today.
Women in Red # 23, 2014 Susan Lobb Porter
This lovie flowed, simply flowed from my fingertips. Was I inspired? Yes. But mostly I was informed. I finally got around to downloading the Procreate Artist’s Handbook. Imagine that, an app that comes with directions!
Not only directions but a community of users that ROCK. Man, these guys share what they know on the forum. They also share custom digital brushes that they’ve made. Because you can make your own brushes in Procreate. Is that cool or what???
So after soaking up as much as I could in one sitting, I downloaded some brushes and began playing. I hadn’t planned on another nameless portrait but when da muse speaks. I listen. It’s either that or get whacked upside the head by the voice inside the head.
I’ll be back tomorrow with more Women in Red. As always, I’d love to hear what you have to say in the comments below.
xo
Technical Info: Created on an iPad 2 using procreate and Nikko’s brushes (Rull). Thanks Nikko!
