I have some new paintings uploaded and one painting up for sale! There are still things to tinker with. The plan is to be more consistent in uploading new work going forward. Also, maybe I’ll try some new things like chronicling the making of a painting.
I forgot I had a website
I forgot. I was caught up with finishing my undergraduate degree in economics and applied mathematics and then finding something to do after I graduated. It became a job hunt and applying to a bunch of graduate schools for math (all of which I was underqualified for) to getting an excellence award for economics at school in the spring of this year to meeting with one of my math professors at that awards convocation. From there, I learned of an online math research conference with a “getting into grad school” panel from my math professor and reached out to one of the presenters. The presenter is the director for the graduate math program at Miami University in Ohio and after a short online meeting, I was urged to apply. Having done that, I was notified that I was accepted for admission (I’m still a little suspicious that I’m taking a spot that was vacated by my friend who was picking between this school and the school he has decided to go to now). So I’m planning how to do/what to do now for the move.
In the mean time, the math professor that I met with has also brought me onto a summer research group in edge covers as well as a summer review of some material for real analysis. So I get to spend a good portion on my summer learning about various aspects of mathematics research as well as learning about counting edge covers and solidifying my understanding of the basics of real analysis.
When I get a chance to do some organizing for the move down to Ohio, I remember I barely have any money. So I’m scrambling to make a little. I have a summer job at a factory and work a bit of overtime, but all of that is pretty draining because I work the afternoon shift. It bums me out that I miss out on a lot of the cool stuff that happens during the summer, especially during the evening hours. To scrap together a little bit extra, I’ve been dusting off some old paintings and prepping them for hanging (I don’t do the mounting myself. I should, though). While getting the old paintings varnished and mounted, I have also been finishing some old paintings and making some new ones. Hopefully I remember to take some decent pictures of some of them after they’re done and before I bring them to the café where they’ll be on display.
Messing around in Procreate
Some sketches from a little bit ago. I’d like to do more, but I’ve been a bit lazy. I have been playing a lot of video games lately. Haven’t been reading as much. Still working on one class the rest of the summer before the fall. Also, the plan is to quit work in late August so I can take on 5 classes in the fall and winter semesters. Hopefully, I finish up my bachelor’s sooner rather than later.
Um, I need to stop being so precious with my materials. I have a bunch of watercolor paper and hardboard panels to paint on, but I’ve been overthinking things. Like on this painting I told a coworker I would do for a commission. Argh! Stop overthinking and get moving on things!
Two more sketches in painter essentials
Getting a little more comfortable with the tools and brushes. I’m also solidifying my process a little more after getting a few of these in.
In a following sketch or piece, I would like to try a large, saturated plop of color. it will take up roughly two thirds of the space. From there, I’ll have a more nuanced portion of the piece. More lines, more details, more shifts in color and value.
I’m eager to try out some of these ideas soon, but I’m also going to dig into some new ideas later tonight with some low-light photography out and about in the town.
And, I started a patreon. Please check it out and tell me what you think. Thanks!
A couple of things from last week
A plein-air painting and photo in downtown Holland. Looks like little Holland is getting bigger.
Some sketches
I did these in Affinity Photo. Just trying it out and seeing how things go. Learning and having some fun playing with different media. Because I realized I don’t want to be stuck to only one thing, and I’ve always been dreaming of doing many things.
