Basilisk, Orchids, Frogs is now framed, and I’m really pleased with the light colored, but deeply textured wood frame I found. Suits it very well.
“Basilisk, Orchids, Frogs” completed
Here’s a look at the final painting. It’s being framed this weekend! I’ll be checking into appropriate juried art shows to enter it in for the coming months. Next, I’ll …
Finished Portrait
The final touches have been added to the basilisk and frogs, and I wanted to give you a closer look at the basilisk lizard’s portrait. I was especially pleased that …
Basilisk – front & center
Well, it’s very near completion. There is a suggestion of scales now, especially on the basilisk’s head. A bit more shading was added, as well as the details of the …
Basilisk continues
At this stage, I’m adding more shading as well as some definition of skin folds.
Basilisk takes shape
Here is the basilisk after about three layers of watercolor have been applied, allowing each to dry before the next is begun.
Main Character
The basilisk is finally getting some attention. He is the main character and focal point of the painting, and it is both a challenge and a joy to be working …
Frogs continue
I am continuing with the frogs very slowly, since it really is the most fun of all, and it seems to go more quickly than any other stage of the …