Boy King 2

Stage two of this pouring.

Paper was wetted on the top edge as you look at it - paint poured into the wet and paper tilted to make the paint run in one direction only.

When the paint got near the bottom of the page, I propped it over the sink, so that any run offs could run straight into the sink.

Pouring The Boy King

I'm experimenting again with the pouring technique, so I get it firmly fixed in my brain. This time using a painting done some good few years back as a reference.
The original Rest In Peace, I painted many years back, when all things Tutankhamun were very popular. His mask got painted in shades of black and grey, with the only recognisable blue and gold on his face, being the tear he wept.  A tear, because he would never rest in peace.

 
So, here is the new drawing, complete with some masking.

At this point I don't have a definite idea of how this will turn out, but I am trying to make the effect of a sandstorm brewing up around the Boy King.

And something for Missy

Yesterday, you saw me swap a painting for a book, to help the dogs at Battersea.

Today, I want to show you what arrived in the post for Missy.
Sharon had two of my pen and ink drawings and in gratitude, she sent some toys for Missy - and some chocolate for me!

for me?

I'm not going to show you photos of me eating chocolate - but you can see some of Missy - my Battersea girl - enjoying her toys.

where to start?

the squeaker gets it

followed by the Flea

why did you train me to wait for treats?

A Home of Their Own

Anybody who knows me, knows how much I love dogs.
I am delighted whenever a rescue dog gets a chance of a new home.
I am a proud supporter of the work of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Recently a friend fell in love with this painting and asked if she could buy it:


so I asked her if she would mind buying this book for me and we would swap..


This book tells all about Battersea's 150 year history, from its humble beginnings in Holloway, through the diabolical way society treated animals at the time of Charles Dickens - and how Dickens visit and support helped turn the tide in favour of the Home.

Its a heart warming read - and best of all, all royalties go to Battersea to help further their work on behalf of homeless dogs.
Click here to buy - shop for book



And here, for those who love her, is my own Battersea girl, Missy.



Two years safe in Battersea waiting for us, they kept her that long, trying to find her a home.
Four and a half years, safe in our love.


To see Battersea's site, read their current news and see dogs available for adoption, please click the link on the right under Favourite Sites.

The Three Muses

here's the finished painting. I do hope you've enjoyed the journey - and are maybe tempted to give it a try on a photo of your own.

The Three Muses



This painting will be added to my gallery site:

Pat Elliott Paintings

Click the link to go have a browse.

Pears Four

Now I'm removing the masking fluid.
This is where I found out using a powerful sprayer is not the best idea .
It took almost half of an eraser to remove it, as you can see!

I don't use my fingers to remove making fluid - after the time I got a blister doing just that!

Here's the painting after the mask was removed


and here it is when I have enhanced the lower half to look like marble and painted a first pale wash over the pears.

All I have to do after this stage is paint one more wash on the pears, and she's done.
You'll see the finished painting tomorrow.

Pears Three

Once the poured painting was turned the right way round for the pears, the lower half reminded me a little of marble, so once the masking fluid is off, I will enhance that to look more like marble.



Missy is reserving judgement on the whole painting!