A lot of Art Lessons

Oh dear, a bit behind with the blogging I see.  But I have not been slacking on the art front, loving the Obsessions Mixed Media with Gulfsprite - above is my latest inspiration from the last lesson - Its a self portrait attempt before we were taught to do it, knowing it was coming up I had a go - my friend says it does look like me so thats a start.
Here is the 'work in progress' of this weeks lesson, going to be finished in oils which I am really looking forward too, but having to await their arrival before I can finish off, and some new brushes to apply it with.

I am really loving these mixed media backgrounds we have been taught, I even ordered a new journal so I can practice some more.. still not enough hours in the day though.  I am also studying two books, one is portraits were I had a try at my husband and dog (he's not seen it yet LOL)

It can only get better right?  Next time use softer lines, yes I know that now...
My other teaching book is on Charcoal, I love charcoal and pastel - luckily I can do these together in time, such an interesting medium and when studied that there is so much more to it than just scribbling with some vine or refining with a charcoal pencil its fascinating, here is one of my latest practice pages..

Again not enough hours in the day, and its getting too warm in there in the day and I dont have the right lighting for evening work.  I have a plan to sort all that out soon, so fingers crossed.  I really need to be able to spend more time in my studio, so changes need to be made to that end.