by Susan Lobb Porter | Art, Digital Art |
“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it”
Pablo Picasso
Women in Red # 17 © 2014 Susan Lobb Porter
When I decided to take part in Leslie Saeta’s 30 Paintings in 30 days I didn’t know much about digital painting. Actually, I knew nothing about it. So I decided to learn. I figured the 30 day challenge would be a good excuse for a regular digital practice. I also decided to blog about it because going public with my intention, putting it out there to the world meant that I would finish it.
Or at least that’s what I hoped it meant.
We’re now 17 days into this and ‘painting’ with a stylus is becoming more natural to me. I’m sticking with the Procreate app because I want to learn it. Know it inside out.
Tonight I realize how narrow my experience with it is when it dawned on me that I was using the same ‘brushes’ over and over. I found what worked for me and didn’t move off that path. So I made myself experiment and try a few I was unfamiliar with. You won’t notice by looking at the finished image but they’re in there adding to the overall effect.
Tomorrow I’ll experiment again. And every day through the remainder of this challenge. Because trying things I’m not comfortable with is the only way to become comfortable with them in the end.
What do you think?
by Susan Lobb Porter | Art, Digital Art |
30 Paintings 30 Days, day 16.
It’s late. I’m tired. No words tonight, just a picture.
Did you ever think I’d be at a loss for words?
Women in Red # 16 ©2014 Susan Lobb Porter
But just because I am doesn’t mean you have to be. In fact, I’d love to hear your take on this. What do you think the story is? Because every painting has a story.
Looking forward to seeing what you have to say. I’ll be back tomorrow with some more Women in Red.
xo
by Susan Lobb Porter | Art, Digital Art |
Yep, it’s been two weeks of daily digital painting. Two weeks. WOOT! The Women in Red are beginning to take on their own style. Here’s day 14 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge.
Women in Red # 14 © 2014 Susan Lobb Porter
There’s a story here, I’m sure of it. Hint: It’s not me riding Lana. As much as I would love to say it is, that’s not the energy I get from this image. What do you think it is? If you have a feeling, opinion or outright certainty, tell us about it in the comments below.
Technical info: Created entirely on an iPad 2 using the Procreate app.
If you would like to purchase a print of this image or any of the other Women in Red, click on the sidebar link and check out my Society 6 store.
I think you need one as an early Valentine’s Day present for yourself. Yes, I do.
Be back tomorrow with another Women in Red.
xo
by Susan Lobb Porter | Art, Digital Art |
Day 13, 30 Paintings in 30 Days.
Women in Red # 13 ©2014 Susan Lobb Porter
Women in Red # 13. Or maybe I should say Women in wee bit o’red. Perhaps they’re dreaming of summer. What do you think?
One of my FB friends (shout out to you, Miss Amie!) has shared her fascination of the stories behind these images, the relationships between the players. With the exception of Women in Red # 11, none of these paintings were created with a backstory in my mind.
My conscious mind. Subconscious, (shrug) who knows?
So I’ve got an idea. If any of these images bring up an emotion or a story in your mind, like ummm…these are a couple of Russian ladies about to take a mid-winter dip in the River Volga, share your story in the comments below. I’d love to hear what y’all have to say. That’s a Yankee y’all, by the way.
And maybe someday I’ll share what motivated me to paint this.
XO sweetums. See you tomorrow!
Technical details: Digital painting created on my iPad 2 using the Procreate app.
by Susan Lobb Porter | Art, Digital Art |
Twelve days. It’s been twelve days since I began the 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge. And I’m still painting Women in Red. On the iPad. Imagine that!
Women in Red # 12 © 2014 Susan Lobb Porter
I’m starting to be more comfortable with Procreate. Getting used to the little quirks and crashes. I may or may not explore other apps during this time, just because of learning curves. But I’m open to suggestions and if you have any, please share in the comments below.
See you tomorrow!
xo
