Painting Studies: Color for Illustrators.

Up until this coming year, there was no Color class required in MassArt's illustration program. Now, it will be a required sophomore class this coming fall. Unfortunately, I missed out on that, and somehow dragged my sorry carcass through three and a half years without taking a proper course in color theory and use.

While it was a bit of a crash course when teamed up with the rest of my courseload-- particularly my challenge to make a concept art portfolio from scratch in almost a single semester-- it was helpful and informative. Most of all, it offered an almost zen retreat, wherein I could paint a study and it would have no pressure to be a final illustration that would be considered for my portfolio. In short, it allowed me to get back to really looking.

The Cloisters, painting from a photo I took in NYC, offered a lovely opportunity for a wide range of cools, along with some lightplay and an adorable little family. Acrylic on gesso'd paper.

More to come!