This is the latest painting that I've been working on, still trying to get citrus fruit to look like it should.  This is oil on canvas and is only 16"x 12".  I started it on Sunday (I think) and have been working on it until today (it's Friday).  The part of the orange peel around the fruit that looks like it is missing will end up being in deep shadow so that's why it looks a bit odd. 

By the way, where are all the hits coming from, I can't understand why I am getting so many or how my site is being found?  Suppose I might have to upgrade to find that out.

Here's how the same painting was about 2 days in.  I had started to add the under layers, all darker than they needed to be.  I also worked from the top to the bottom.  I have learn't to do this as I have many ruined cuffs of jumpers etc from leaning in wet paint.  A friend made me a mahl stick to use but I usually only remember it after I've finished.

That looks a mess doesn't it?  This is the VERY start of the painting.  A sketch that is done in very thin raw umber.  I don't usually use pencil or charcoal for the sketches as it moves too much when I start to add the paint.  After this the raw umber background was done, then started with the colours.

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So very sorry to have updated this page for such a long time but I have been sucked into updating my Facebook page all the time.  I cannot believe how many hits this website has been having too, really don't know where everyone has been coming from. 

This is my latest drawing and it is my tribute to the late, great Lou Reed.  Amazing musician and such a character.  This is all done in 2b and 6b pencil, nearly killed me today too, I had forgotten to take my mask down to the studios with me.  Eventually I had to concede and go and buy one.  Little tip, if you are doing these types of drawings upright like I do, always wear a mask.