Work in progress

Since I have been told to work in big from several friends, I decided to go for it. It's not like I have not worked in big recently, but they were not simply up for shows. Anyway, this is sort of somewhat big size for me. A full normal Arches paper size. 

It's awesome to hear some feedback, especially when it's supportive.

Shortly after I installed my art on last Sunday, this e-mail came from a regular customer of Caffe Driade.

Awesome, and thank you.

Hello,

 I’m a regular customer at Caffe Driade, and I saw your artwork there this morning. It’s absolutely stunning. I just wanted to tell you! 

If you have any more pieces, I suggest putting some more up at this venue—I’ve seen lesser art sell very fast here. 

Thanks for adding meaningful art to the world. Keep up the great work!

 Sincerely, 

J

Update my studio news.

I posted about three weeks ago I was going to tackle my ugly huge built-in bookcase. I finally somewhat finished. Originally I expected two days prep, and one day painting.

Day 1. Just move things out or the book case. Somewhat ready.

 Day 2. Ah ha ha ha ha ha. Looks like I finished. But this became the preview. I did one coat of Water-based primer (wrong kind) and two coats of paints.

Day 3. I realized paint/primer came off with a little light scratch. The realization of the importance of sanding came. Desperation came. I could not do anything.

Day 4. Prep of sanding. Move everything out of the room. Cover everything up.

Day 5. Sanding. Whatever you have done, get rid of it. It took more than one day. My office became slightly light brown thanks to the dust. 

Day I lost counting. Primed again.

 

Day I painted one coat again.

Day I painted the second coat again.

Day I did the third coat and poly. 

And today's look. I believe it looks brighter and better than before.

Sucky part. I still have 8 slated doors to sand, prime, and paint for this bookcase. And my rooms is in the middle of process of cleaning and organizing.