Paris / Treen. Hwk 6, p.52.

I really don't expect anybody to be able to make any sense out of this strip except for the Mother it was intended for. She found it initially confusing... then when it had all sunk into place, hilarious and romantic; which was the reason it was made.  For anyone else it can be filed under 'in jokes'.  

This is still part of the Brunetti exercises that are ongoing.  For those still interested this is Hwk 6, p.52. The gist of the exercise is to do a story on relationships and include some form of variation in panel size. It was supposed to be black and white (which I have included below) but I couldn't resist n urge to try out some watercolours on it as well.  There is a second attempt below that was done before I had really thought about what i wanted the colour to achieve...rather than just colour the thing locally.

Really glad I took the time to have another go as the first one is a cold and lifeless piece in comparison.  

All feedback is gratefully appreciated.

Dan :)

A few CUs...

Original ink only version...

First watercolour attempt...

Scenery for the Sound of Music

Over the past few Sundays I've been painting the scenery for the school production of 'The Sound of Music' which takes place this Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.  This is the 10th production that I've painted and the most enjoyable to date, but unfortunately the first one that I've remembered to document! The first few slides show the flats that I was greeted with.  These are basically  bits from other productions by other organisations.  First job is to paint an even colour over and then set to with charcoal.  

My favourite parts have to be drawing out the mountains with a huge piece of garden cane with charcoal taped to the end and the two concave shelved in the convent.  I'll hopefully post some images when it's been lit... then it really begins to come to life.  

Dan.