Sunday, 29 May 2011

A Different Curtain - work in progress

Its a long time since I showed you a Work In Progress, so today the camera came out and I am recording the steps, for you to enjoy.

the photo came from Morguefile and is of the Jim Henson Memorial

As I drew this, I was humming the Muppet tune, "its time to put on make up, its time to light the lights, its time to raise the curtain on the Muppet show tonight."

So the name came to me of " A Different Curtain" because that's what Jim and Kermy are raising now.

On with the painting.. after the drawing, I painted the shadows first!



and then I put a wash of yellow ochre over most all the painting. This will help make it a cohesive whole - and will also help to make the wall behind recede.


I'll post more as I progress. 
Hope you are all enjoying your Sunday :) xx
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13 comments:

  1. Judy29 May 2011 at 12:19

    The first stages look promising, great drawing! Looking forward to the end result, Pat! Funny you paint the shadows first.

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  2. Pat29 May 2011 at 12:23

    Painting shadows first is a technique I employ sometimes, but always on statues - which this was. Somehow it makes the bronze easier. I then touch them up near the end if they aren't strong enough. :)

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  3. Unknown29 May 2011 at 14:51

    I'm looking forward to seeing this take shape. Aw, the muppets, such happy memories and essential viewing. Jim Henson was an absolute genius and I think this is going to be a fine tribute to him :)

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  4. Pat29 May 2011 at 15:14

    Thanks, Michael.
    Jim Henson was a genius, for sure. I still love watching my old Muppet shows :) xx

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  5. Ann29 May 2011 at 15:50

    so far it looks great. I'm fascinated by how a painting can take shape

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  6. Pam29 May 2011 at 17:39

    Looking great so far, I can't wait

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  7. Studio at the Farm29 May 2011 at 18:00

    A good drawing, and a great idea, Pat!

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  8. Sadami29 May 2011 at 19:43

    Dear Pat,
    Me, too, always put shadows or dark areas first. Ah, Kermy! My young days!! Little Sadami hardly believed people moved muppets. Look forward to a next.
    Cheers, Sadami

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  9. Miss Hillbilly29 May 2011 at 20:31

    I am a huge fan of the Muppets. I always have been. My favorite Christmas movie is the Muppets Christmas Carol. I think I'm going to watch it tomorrow. Yes, I do believe I will. :)

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  10. Pat29 May 2011 at 22:32

    Thanks everyone! xx

    Lovely to see that the Muppets still weave their magic and leave us smiling at fond memories xx

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  11. Jane29 May 2011 at 23:01

    So far so very good! Waiting for more....xx

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  12. The Art of Kim Kincaid30 May 2011 at 07:20

    Since I haven't done much watercolor, I so appreciate when artists document their technique. Keep posting your progress.

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  13. Anamaria do Val1 June 2011 at 15:27

    Dear Pat, I think I'll never be so organised as you are and I have to thank you for sharing your painting process. I learn a lot from you. xx

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