Gesture Drawings

If I were to teach a drawing class I'd make my student do as much gestural drawings as possible, it's one of the most important things for figure drawings...wish I could do more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

This one is for fun, doodling in anatomy class :)

Before Spring Break...

The paintings are coming along...many days and nights my mind would slip elsewhere, away from singing and painting, and I would try my best to re-focus.  People might think artists are crazy.  The truth is, life inspires us to capture moments of conflicts, happiness or conundrums.  No matter how the world is out there, I have to be strong and remain a better person.  A special thanks to my husband, who simply is an amazing person- committed, honest and supportive.  Your legacy will remain in the heart and mind of friends and family who truly love and care about you.  Above all, you are a gem, the best kind of father and husband anyone is lucky to have in their lives:)

"The Dancer"

in progress

Oil on canvas

A peek into the studio hall at the academy

 

Take my words - no coffee cups next to the solvent, seriously!!

Working in the studio

Transferred the studies to the near life size canvas.  It's work time!

Thesis Phase 2, in the studio.

Two studies from the final thesis project.  The paintings will be life size and hopefully completed by  May15th.   It is definitely crushing to have to complete something-anything life size with in 14 weeks, but I'm doing it.  Like many things in life, I'm doing it! /:)
School has been great, since the semester started, everyone is onto something.  I'm also applying for jobs, part time or full time teaching jobs.  My husband and I are working in the same studio, where we share the same model and space.  Pretty soon we would do that more often as I will not longer have my studio at school (due to construction, no summer studios will be offered).  This would be my 8th year in art schools, i think it's time to really graduate and use the Master's to find some jobs.  It's tough out there but there are always jobs.

Thesis Project "The Dancer"

Oil on paper

When I have a little more time I'd like to write more about my own method and theory of figure painting (or painting, in general).  Here's a summery of my process:
1. Have an idea, usually something that makes me feel, happy, anger, confusion,sad,agonizing, sympathy or regret.  Anything to get your brain juice going.
2. Compose small thumbnails on sketch book.  This is actually vital, before anything is actualized, thumbnails can gave you some very good visual comparison in terms of compositions.
3.  Hire models, you can choose between life or photography.  I always prefer life over photography, but sometimes (like this time) it is impossible to engage the models for such composition.

...to be continued

The 2nd study in progress

An ordinary Tuesday

Been experimenting color lately.  I think I'm onto something interesting here...

The Dancers (DRAFT)

Thesis Project 2011-2012

My Thesis Project 2011-2012

If you would like to see a transcript of my thesis critique by the NYAA critics, please email suniartblog@gmail.com

* The kids on the right are currently on display at "Cupping room"

The Day After

I can't believe we had snow yesterday! Too soon! I was getting ready to cancel the "Dumpling Party", but everyone somehow managed to show up:) A wonderful time we had after all...making food, sharing food and wine, listening to the fire place cracking while watching a movie that doesn't require much braining...and we put Halloween stickers on each other so no element of the celebration was missing. It was sure cold outside but the inside was nice and warm:) Next time let's try Fondu shall we?


"Room Green" and "Tangled" are both selected to be part of the NASAD exhibition this year, very cool!