On the easel
Today’s progress.
2021-04-14 18:49:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Rachael Padilla posts
On the easel
I began painting today by laying down a neutral green background. There’s a lot of detail in all the background and the only way to do it is to paint a lot of marks to represent the petals. I’ve begun with the petals at the very top which are very small marks. For perspective, the petals will become larger, brighter and m...
2021-04-12 19:09:43 +0000 UTC View Post
On the easel
Sketching for my new painting is going to take some time. First because it’s a challenging perspective for drawing a face, and second because I want to get as much detail as possible in the background and foreground. I can’t think of any shortcuts in achieving the level of detail necessary for all those petals!
2021-04-09 21:48:11 +0000 UTC View PostOn the easel
I’ve begun the grid and sketch for the next painting! This has been a project that I’ve been planning for a very long time. The canvas for this piece is an impressive ( but not awe inspiring ) 30 by 40 inches!
2021-04-08 20:40:39 +0000 UTC View PostFrom the Inside
One benefit of being small in stature is that I can fit into small spaces. It's not of great benefit as an adult very often, but it was on the day I climbed through a crack in an oak tree! I had my reservations, snakes and spiders creep me out. But it was too great an opportunity to miss!
I've been fascinated by th...
2021-04-07 22:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostTaco Tuesday Update
Didgeridoo, throwing knives, digital art, and coyotes! That's what's up!
2021-04-06 21:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostInside a tree!
This is such a cool place! I'm actually inside of the truck of a huge tree! It is huge and ancient. This tree feels like a passage to another world. : )
2021-04-06 00:34:38 +0000 UTC View PostMorning Walk
I hope that you are having a wonderful Sunday! I went out early this morning for a walk. Warm sunshine, bright greens, and a little exercise! It was a wonderful way to start the day!
2021-04-04 22:38:35 +0000 UTC View PostOn the easel
The mask is ready to wear! I feel ready to howl at the moon!
Dressed for Success!
It's the first day of April! Time to kick off spring with some fun!
2021-04-01 21:22:25 +0000 UTC View PostWork in Progress
I’ve been painting in the fur on my coyote mask!
2021-03-31 23:34:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Warrior dance
I've been dancing to this one for years! It's a classic that's close to my heart. Enjoy!
2021-03-27 23:06:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Time for some dancing!
I'm channeling my inner David Bowie for this one!
2021-03-25 23:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
On the easel
Continuing my work this week on digital art! Based on a photo from several years ago, "Harlequin the Great Can't Bear to Look". It's an image I've revisited before, because it's one of my favorites!
2021-03-22 23:27:31 +0000 UTC View PostBlue Skies
Blue skies and sunshine! It's spring, and time to get some sun!
2021-03-22 23:23:36 +0000 UTC View PostThe Phone Call
Pop culture, or personal experience? Whatever draws the mood, soak it up. Have you ever received a dreaded phone call?
2021-03-22 00:00:47 +0000 UTC View PostPresent
I filmed a short clip of tying to be present in the moment.
2021-03-21 00:26:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Process...
The process from reference photo to completed work can be a long one! I am going through and experimenting with the process of turning photos into digital art.
I'm thinking t-shirts!
2021-03-19 20:35:11 +0000 UTC View PostWorks in progress!
Satisfying an itch for multi media work, I’ve done both paper mache and digital art today!
2021-03-19 20:22:58 +0000 UTC View PostOn the easel
A very productive day today! Warming up old skills and learning new ones for Krita and GIMP digital art programs. A little bit of play in the second photo as I familiarize myself with the paint tools available in Krita. The first photo is the coyote mask! The cardboard is completely covered in masking tape and ready for paper...
2021-03-18 21:18:57 +0000 UTC View PostGonna Fly Now!
I'm getting all pumped up to tackle my new projects! Thank you all for being here to support me and see the fantastic results! Meanwhile we can have some silly fun with this video.
2021-03-18 20:55:00 +0000 UTC View Post
