Lighting Test: take two

There really is a big difference between halogen light bulbs (interior lighting in this picture) which are yellow, and my huge LED flashlight (outdoor light) which is intense and bluish. I'd like to try more colored lights and gels in the future.

Lighting Tests

When I have something set up, I'll sometimes plug in different characters and play around with lighting. After playing around with this set up, I did a night scene on the stoop which I am very happy with. However, attempts to upload it are resulting in something that appears to be a photographic negative. Hopefully I'll work out that kink and it will be up soon.

Also, the door knocker is functional.

Kitchen Remodeling

Well, a little while ago I remodeled a kitchen in a day. That's right, a whole kitchen in just ONE DAY.

Remember that kitchen from fall of 2008? Well, here it is! New wallpaper, darker cabinets, an added fridge and broom closet, and a new tile floor.

I had a surprisingly great time remodeling.

70s Family Portrait

Here's a family sporting a 70s look. The little boy is a favorite, though I am falling in love with the house, too.

Card

Needed to write some thank yous today, and wanted a personalized card. Here is the result.

All the pieces are from past work or work-in-progress.

Studio

The computer screen has itunes open. The Really Rosie poster is obviously Sendak- see if you can guess the others. The pencil is a regular 4B pencil- used until a scant inch remains. And yes, I really sculpt heads in the manner shown. As for the creatures living under the desk, I have no idea how they got there.

I had a question about how I curled the hair. Generally, I'll untwist strands of acrylic yarn, but not finding the right color, I wrapped embroidery thread around a paint brush, sprayed it with water, and let it sit overnight before unwrapping. So far, none of the curls have fallen out.

Sketchbook

Had to get out of the house today, so I went downtown (because there's no where else to go in Glens Falls). Here's a sketch of my view from Ridge Street Coffee Co.