Illustration Friday time again! I was going to show an intaglio print I did a few years ago, but changed my mind. I think it's always better to try something new. Original is acrylic and ink, approximately 6.5 inches x 8.5 inches. As usual, click on image for larger view.
I'm seeing a few things that I would change if I did this again, so perhaps I will try another version. There is something to be said for working in digital I guess.
I decided to take this opportunity to work on my photo taking skills. Obviously I wouldn't be allowed to take photos in a professional capacity (do you SEE how blown out that slice is in front)???? Heinous.
I'm attempting to take all photos without a flash because I'm aiming for realism here and not that flattened look a flash provides. I should also mention the freakish colors a flash brings out. My bread looked ORANGE when I used the flash. Mmmmmm. Orange banana bread.
I'll post my recipe because I had to look high and low to find one that featured more than 2 bananas. This one has 4. Heavenly.
The Best Banana Bread Out There
Preheat oven to 350 F
Mix dry ingedients together in a bowl and set aside. Get another bowl for wet ingredients.
Mix wet ingredients together with a wisk. Stir in dry ingredients until combined but don't get all crazy and mix for 20 minutes. If you want, add some nuts or other goodies like craisins. I stirred in a handful of chopped pecans this time. Pour into a greased 9 inch loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into the center comes out clean.
If it is burned, you baked it too long.
This weeks assignment is 80s.
I chose a drawing I did in 1982. I was 5 years old. Original is 8.5 x 11 inches. Crayon on paper (not acid free nor archival in any way). Click on image for larger version.
I did my senior thesis on children's art. My own art from childhood has proven just as valuable to my education as the four years of formal training I received in college. In the end, I learned that I would rather draw things as they appear in my mind. Waaaaay more exciting (and mysterious).
I'm also including a self portrait that I drew right before I turned 4. That was 1981. Check out the elbows and knees. Hehe.
Ink, acryllic and mica on matte board. Original is 15 x 20 inches.
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I've got a new and very empty blog, so I decided to participate at Illustration Friday. This week's assignment is "phoenix". I chose the bird not the city. I used acrylic paint and pen on board. Approx. 5 inches by 7.5 inches.
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