ISO

  I'm looking for a new project. Something on a grand scale. A new business. A giant art project. Starting a new school. Something. I'm not sure what. I know it needs to be something. A collaboration. Something grand and glorious. I need that motivation, that kick start. An animation project. A film of some sort. Something that's never been done before. I can pull it off. Are you looking for something big? Do you have an idea? A dream? Something you never thought you'd be able to accomplish? Contact me.  I'm up for suggestions.

Fight On My Men

  Another week, another post. Develop good habits. Writing. Painting. Drawing. It's been a good week overall. I'm still working on the wedding paintings I was commissioned to do. They're progressing nicely, but not as quickly as I'd like. In my mind I should be able to sit in front of my easel and knock out a new painting in twenty minutes. Quicker if the paint would dry faster. The reality is that it's a much longer process 90% of the time. That other ten percent is what makes me think they should all be that easy. I also sold a big painting:

*Uh, Doug, why don't you put a picture of the painting you sold here?*
 Because I can't frikkin' find it. I know I took one. I think my computer is randomly deleting files. My music seems to disappear sometimes too.

  So, I sold a pair of shoes too. I haven't taken their official portrait yet. They get their fifteen minutes of fame. I also finished two paintings. I know I took their pictures:

Bonus Content

  I'm likely not gonna say much this time. I'm just gonna entertain you with some of my art.

     

My Greatest Hits     

And then there's these. Just finished:

Leg Up

Been There

2 A.M.

Wedding Bells

  I got a gig the other day as a wedding painter for a friend of mine. She asked me to paint her wedding several months ago, and I immediately said yes. I had no idea what to do. As far as I knew it had never been done before. I put together a go bag of art supplies, put on my fanciest paint spattered shirt and headed out. I was mighty nervous and looking for some guidance. I kinda felt my way through, finding a great place to set up to sketch. Fourth row back, just behind the families. Apparently I was the only one who thought it was a great spot, as no one sat in the row with me. It took me a while to notice due to the giant craniums on the people in front of me. Great. So, I start sketching the trellis they made for the ceremony, some of the river background, random guests, and the stress goes away. Then the music starts, and I'm snapping pics for reference and getting ready to sketch. I did two sketches before the ceremony was over. And I'm pretty quick. Then everyone heads to the reception. I grab a quick close up of the bride and groom and one of them together, then I fade into the night. I've started on the watercolors and hope to be on acrylic paintings by next week. I realize as I'm watercoloring that the travel set of paints I'm using has no black in it. Really? I'm supposed to paint with no black? I'll let you know how that goes (lol). So, here's more art:

In A Rhythm

    Not much new to report. Painting and drawing every day. Posting artwork on regular basis. I am painting a wedding this Saturday. A first for me. I'm getting kinda frazzled thinking about it. I'm sure I can pull it off, but I don't want to ruin a very special day for a very good friend. I'm getting offers for my paintings, unfortunately eighty percent of them are gone. Long gone. I'm just happy to get positive responses. My work on www.DougBaltz.com continues. I'm no where near having the cool website I've dreamed of. Ah well, here's some new art: