self portrait variations

Hi Buddy..apologies for having been away for a while..I have been painting and will have many new pieces to share with you..for the moment here are some self portrait variations I've been painting. The original was from  the happiest photo of me I'd seen in a while..so I made some archival prints on the same watercolor paper the original was done in. After spending time painting extra life into myself I painted first a "Howdy Dooit" type sunbeam behind me with dyes and watercolor, then made a "Mickey Rodent" version..and finally a Tibetan influenced version, watercolor including one with pigment ground from Sleeping Beauty turquoise.

Ivan in swimwear 2011

the man awaits you in the blue light

after the sketches I shared with you last week I went straight to work on this painting. I lavished all the love I could on him and here it is for you. Hematite and other watercolors, sumi ink and a little acrylic on paper, 9x12"

Hematite watercolor sketch

Hi buddy...I'm testing out a new watercolor tube made from hematite pigment on this one..painted on vellum 8.5x11". I'm willing to part with this one for 35 if you're interested ;) The final painting is nearly done and coming your way soon. Love, William

new sketch #1

Hi Buddy..I made a few new sketches yesterday I'll be sharing with you this weekend..here's the first.
Watercolor sketch on vellum, testing out a new tube of hematite watercolor, 5x7"
available for $20 US for a lucky man ;)

how things looked last night..

..I've already worked over the paintings on the right. As always, more to come.

new watercolor: Chagas from behind

Hi buddy...today this is (some of my) inspiration to sing of..a new watercolor from yesterday, and today for the hair and apparel. 9x12"