Friday, 29 January 2010

Gordon - Stage II

The background washes go in.

Architecturally speaking, Gordon is not a Gargoyle, but a Grotesque.
The difference being, Gargoyles would have had a water spout for dispersing rain water - their main function.
Grotesques on church buildings were intended to keep evil outside the church, and possibly to remind people what hell was like if they didn't go in!

But, in common with many others, we call all our Grotesques, Gargoyles :)
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10 comments:

  1. Beryl29 January 2010 at 00:25

    It's looking good Pat. I like your subtle blending of colours.

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  2. Pat29 January 2010 at 00:28

    Thanks, Beryl.
    The colours were run in, wet into wet - I love how they blend when you do that :)

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  3. Marie29 January 2010 at 07:07

    I'm liking it too Pat. Can't wait to see Gordon come to life.

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  4. Pat29 January 2010 at 07:10

    Thanks, Marie. xx
    He's a fun boy to paint :)

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  5. Amanda Robins29 January 2010 at 10:43

    Gorgeous Gordon!

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  6. Pat29 January 2010 at 10:54

    thanks, Amanda xx

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  7. ALMA29 January 2010 at 12:12

    Pat, I love the illusion of the water running the colors into to a blur. Great painting!

    Alma from Muy Chic

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  8. .Skye.29 January 2010 at 12:19

    good to know that!

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  9. Pat29 January 2010 at 12:25

    Thanks, Alma - hope you enjoy all the stages xx

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  10. Pat29 January 2010 at 12:26

    thanks .Skye. xx

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