Self Portrait

Picture 115
Originally uploaded by HughPee.
This one was made for the Self Portrait Marathon started by Sparky Donatello of Crackskull Bob's blog.  It's going to go on till the end of June so just check it out and give it a try.  I think that this one is the closest that i've come to getting a likeness when i [...]

Ramesh Sleeping

Ramesh Sleeping
Originally uploaded by HughPee.
There was a creativity assignment in the Wet Canvas! Classroom Forum on looking at objects from a different sized view finder. I was too caught up with some other work to do it. While clearing up my papers I found this little bit of torn paper with this sketch.  It is approx 8" X 2" [...]

Woman with Art Rage

Originally uploaded by HughPee.
got up this morning wanting to paint something. there's been this thread about using computers to make art and all the conversations have been on my mind. i agree with the ones who feel that to make your art you can use whatever material or medium you choose.
i've downloaded a copy of [...]

Caught Napping

I'm seem to be stuck on pencils now.  I'm hoping to move to paints soon.  Our goods have arrived and are being unpacked.  My "Studio" is going to be ready soon.  It will be my first and I'm very excited about it.
This is from a photograph that I took of a friend while we were [...]

Getting Ready

Originally uploaded by HughPee.
i find that i focus only on the face and not at all on all that is around it.  here i've tried to pay attention to the background details as well.  this too is from a flickr photo ref. from Rajesh Burman's collection. Flickr is a magic well of inspirational photographs.  Pencil approx 8 X 10
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