Coral reef blue Coral reef pink Initial thought The coral reef comes across my mind when I am watching some documentary films about ocean ecosystem. I have always felt that ocean is part of me since I grew up at a coastal city. One of my uncles who is in his 60s still dives downContinueContinue reading “Oil painting “Under the sea coral reef” series”
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Upcycle project #7 and #8 abstract oil painting
Upcycle #7 Upcycle #8 Painting process This project is to use leftover paint after every painting session. For project #7 and #8, I practice more with palette knife. Well, I have to admit that this type of random color block is out of my comfort zone. However, it is still a good experience of playingContinueContinue reading “Upcycle project #7 and #8 abstract oil painting”
Abstract pattern mandala “Monarch” & “Moth”
Oil painting “Monarch” and “Moth” 20″×20″ Initial thought In April this year, our city had an exhibition event for local venders and organizations. There was a “Bug guy” who taught kids knowledge of insects. He brought some unharmful bugs for people to touch and I was able to hold one amazing Cecropia Moth. To beContinueContinue reading “Abstract pattern mandala “Monarch” & “Moth””
Abstract oil painting “Freshwater fishes” series
“Freshwater fishes” Largemouth bass, Walleye, Rainbow trout. Background story During Covid lockdown in 2020 while we just relocated to Minnesota, my son and his dad got bored staying at home. They were eager to go outside and explore. At that time, bikes were sold out, community pool was limited, no school and no summer camp.ContinueContinue reading “Abstract oil painting “Freshwater fishes” series”
Digital sketch time lapse with Procreate (11)
This post is for time lapse videos of digital sketch “Freshwater fishes” series, including Walleye, Largemouth bass and Rainbow trout. https://youtu.be/gNwXlXb34co Digital sketch “Walleye” https://youtu.be/6ifMgcP0DgY Digital sketch “Largemouth bass” https://youtu.be/xMshUcUl-mc Digital sketch “Rainbow trout”
Painting “Coffee octopus” on round wood plate
Digital sketch This is my relaxing drawing experiment. I want something coffee shades but not only bubbles or foam. The octopus tentacles are good fit because they have round suckers, a lot. I plan one lighter tentacles on darker coffee color. The other is darker tentacles on lighter coffee color. I draw them in rectangleContinueContinue reading “Painting “Coffee octopus” on round wood plate”
Digital sketch time lapse with Procreate (10)
This post is for time lapse videos of digital sketch “Coffee Octopus Black/Cream” series. The sketch is rectangle shape but the final oil painting is round. https://youtu.be/kyZEeTFwzXE Digital sketch Coffee Octopus Black https://youtu.be/bzyEquwNSgw Digital sketch Coffee Octopus Cream
Fantasy oil painting “Cardinal ride”
Holiday spirit What would you think of combination of cardinal red bird, snowy pine needles, gingerbread man and jingle bell? Sounds holiday? Well, this is my version of holiday painting. To be honest the gingerbread man in my mind is much wilder. It wears metal armor and holds a sword. It rides the red cardinalContinueContinue reading “Fantasy oil painting “Cardinal ride””
Fantasy oil painting “Cyber jellyfish”
Initial thought I found out a city street night scene photo while exploring online reference photo website (picture shown as below). I like the color combination and the mood. However I am not that interested in cityscape or buildings. They have way too many straight lines. So I am looking for some other subjects thatContinueContinue reading “Fantasy oil painting “Cyber jellyfish””
A tip for cleaning up dirty oil color palette
Method I found out this trick to clean up dirty oil paint palette by accident. One time I left a puddle of acrylic paint in a tray and forgot it. The next day when I peeled off dry acrylic paint film, it lifted the old oil paint residue on palette beautifully. I tried several timesContinueContinue reading “A tip for cleaning up dirty oil color palette”