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I liked the idea of my home project. I wanted to focus more on architecture, so I decided to zoom in and not have any nature landscape including a sky. Drawing all the little desserts and signs was a lot of fun. I liked having more creative freedom over choosing whatever I wanted rather than was makes sense in nature. There are many places I messed up, but it was still a fun project. There needed to be more shading as the shop looks pretty flat. I also wish I chose a more sat

Apr 161 min read

Rackstraw Downes

Awareness Post 3/3/26 Rackstraw Downes is a realist painter known for his plein air , panoramic paintings of landscapes and urban/industrial environments. He often spends months working directly outdoors rather than relying on photographs. His subjects focus on ordinary or overlooked places like highways, industrial sites, riverbanks, architectural interiors, and rural expanses. He renders them with meticulous detail and shifting perspectives. Born: Kent, England in 1939 Live

Mar 43 min read

Process Post # 5

So, my goals are watercolor and light source. I decided to take a break from acrylic paint and try watercolor again because I had fun last time. I decided to make this a process painting because I have to hang my mine and Caitlyn's show which has taken up a lot of class time to paint. So far, I've blocked out most of my piece very loosely. I'm trying to work really lightly because I know I can't erase or go lighter which is definitely the hardest part of watercolor in my opin

Feb 31 min read

Process Post #4 Part 2

12/19/25 I haven't finished my piece all the way yet, but I have blocked in the big parts of the piece. I painted an edge of the building, but I realized the perspective line is off so I need to do redo it. I think the strong balance of the three primary colors looks good. I think when I do the fine details of the edges and the clock the piece will start to look more polished. I also need to emphasize highlights and shadows more.

Dec 19, 20251 min read

David Tanner

Awareness Post 12/19/25 David Tanner is a contemporary representational oil painter from Richmond, Virginia who is creates a variety of pieces and has accomplished shows, plein-air events, national awards, and educational outreach. His work spans figure, landscape, portrait, and narrative scenes, unified by strong light, thoughtful composition, and skilled oil technique. He often implies story without over-telling by using figures, light, and gesture to guide the viewer. He s

Dec 18, 20253 min read

Process Post #4

12/1/25 While my composition is pretty central, I think the diagonals and interesting colors make up for it. The composition isn't symmetrical so it still is compositionally good. I'm trying to maintain the bright colors of the original castle. My reference picture is the National Palace of Pena in Portugal. So far, I haven't made much progress due to my home project and college applications, but I've blocked in the big parts of the painting. I'm not sure how I want to do the

Dec 2, 20251 min read

Ben Aronson

Awareness Post 10/15/25 Ben Aronson is an American contemporary realist painter who illustrates everyday life with emphasis on atmospheric light and the incorporation of many architectural structures. Born in 1958 in Boston, Massachusetts, he is most known for his dynamic urban landscapes that blend realism with expressive brushwork. His paintings capture the rhythm and geometry of modern cities—skyscrapers, rooftops, and streets bathed in shifting light—while maintaining the

Oct 17, 20253 min read

Process Post Project #2

So far, I have created a good outline of my painting. My idea for the painting was to make a scene through a window so I could incorporate a building as well as create atmospheric perspective in the background. I decided to block in my building with some basic colors before I move on to the landscape because it requires more colors. For the landscape I want to have a central color incorporated into my colors so I can make a uniform palette with a base color. I think I will ad

Sep 22, 20251 min read