Tackling the dark

I still find it quite hard to paint dark scenes, so I thought I'd practice with a manmade object just to make it even harder.

Using reference from a photo with a lot of heavy manipulation, I really feel that I've caught the light just right, and I'm happy with how this has turned out. It also fits in with some of my other post apocalyptic paintings, and I feel this caravan could easily be situated in the shadows beneath one of the large monolithic structures I have depicted in other paintings... (acrylic on canvas 22x18")

Different style, different mood...

This started as a simple digital doodle I thought I might complete in an evening or two. A month later, and I finally managed to finish it off...

I really enjoy the process of drawing and doodling, so I will probably start another piece in a similar style to occupy my 'down time'. There is also the consideration of printing a piece like this, possibly through laser cutting...

How far I've come...

I painted both these within the last few days and I think they are a good indication of how much my skills have improved (ink study and acrylic study).

Painting is certainly my area of expertise, and I will continue to improve with practice and learning, but for now I am pleased with the fact I can tackle most subjects now with much more confidence than I did a year or so ago.