Keeping It Simple

Well, it turns out that K.I.S.S. is harder than I'd thought. I added a transparent bag to the set up and a transparent ribbon. Not simple at all. This is my work so far. I was well into it when I realized my drawing was off so I corrected it. Connecting with all of you through the blogosphere has been a real joy for me. Being able see all this great painting going on in real time and participating in it is so inspiring. Check out EmptyEasel a fantastic site for artists and art lovers. Happy New Year everyone and many thanks for your messages and comments.

Jingle Bells and Red Ribbon

Here's another version of this bell and ribbon. I'll go back and add some highlights later. Time for a break. This is a good subject as the ribbon is just a series of angles, darks and highlights. Strangely, I am not afraid of reflective subjects and even find them easier to paint than, say, trees.

Jingle Bells

You know the expression K.I.S.S. (keep it simple, stupid) I find it hard to do. It may not be in my nature? Anyway, this not so simple set up is what I've been working with for the past week::::repeating to myself:::::keepitsimplekeepitsimple:: Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year too.