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A sample of the difference shadows on your subject creates. Notice how the shadow of the second strawberry makes it sit down on the paper while the other looks like it’s floating. Also notice how shadows make your subject three-dimensional and rounded unlike the other that looks like nothing but a flat drawing on the paper. Keep in mind when adding shadows where your source of light is coming from. Here's the finished work

Here’s another promo for all you interested in learning the craft. “ Oil painting forBeginners ” from Daniel Edmondson. Check out his site and DVD overview, as well as some of his awesome pieces. This is not a paid advertisement. I just want to help fellow artists promote their worthwhile work and at same time, introduce newbies to good deals/free or not materials for further honing of their talent. I just direct you to the site and you do the rest.  

New year, new projects, new look! As you can see, I’ve changed skin and added a few features on my blog. You can now subscribe and be notified through email whenever I have a new post up so please type your addy in the subscription box and hit the enter key. Thank you. I’ve also added a chat box so we can keep in touch. I welcome constructive critics to my art and extreme praises so give me a shout out or just say hello. i'd love to hear from you. So here's to the new year, to more artwork! Bring it on! 

I haven't posted here in a while but it doesn't mean I've stopped painting. For my first post  for 2012, here's " Love for apples " from my "Love Inspired" collection 2012. Oil pastel on paper.

It’s that time of the year again, for sending greeting cards and trading Christmas postcards. I know not all can paint and draw but we can take pictures I hope. Well, don’t fret, here’s another trick you can do to send something with a personal touch. Here are a few that you can do” Take a picture of your family or subject (like a nativity set, your Christmas tree, lantern, feast on a table, wrapped gifts or boxes) you want to paint but can’t, that’s related to Christmas then upload it on your computer.  a)      Once saved there, open it on Windows Microsoft paint program and add text, frame, ribbons or other stuff you want on it too. Save. b)     Open the saved project and print on a photo paper Use the drawing tools in Microsoft Paint program to do the sketches. Save your work and print on cardstock or photo paper.  Here’s a sample: This is a postcard I made that we’re sending to friends in Sydney Australia. Th...

I’ve been truly busy lately, doing illustrations for a Bible story book project. Thank God I’ve finished in time. This recent project is different, not only was I hired as an artist but I also did the drawings on the computer. Something I wasn’t sure would work and turn out well but surprisingly, it did, and hopefully the client is satisfied. I only used window’s Microsoft paint program for my work but was quite happy with the outcome but for those who are into more advanced digital drawing, try pen tablets such as Wacom tablets , you’d be amazed at the result.  I don’t have one yet but maybe in the near future I just might get one.

Another risk I took in memory of my two beloved fishes George and Winona who died to unknown causes. Oil pastel on paper. Yes, you can immortalize your pets on canvass too.