Best Christmas Present Ever

I did it, got the studio finished in time for Christmas.  I decided to show two views of the room so you can get a clear understanding of just how big it is.  The image is fuzzy, I am still figuring out how to do the timed photo thingy and I may have not gotten the right settings, obviously.  We purchased a small heater for the room, but even without it, the room stays at 50 degrees even on the nights temps dropped to below 32 degrees. Now I have my very own Fortress of Solitude.

Progress on Fallen Angel

Here is my progress thus far on a class piece that I started and did not get finished.  I actually did not intend to have it finished by the end of the class.  I already had several started and was taking advantage of the critique process.  Eventually I want those wings to read as being made of gold.  I am toying with the idea of having some balloons in the foreground and in the background.  At this point though, I like the sky so much I am afraid I will mess it up. 

Almost Back in the Studio

My car transmission broke and I am up here and no wheels.  So I spent today cleaning and reorganizing the newly remodeled studio.  Construction dirt is the worst.  I mopped and re mopped and re mopped and still there is a residue on the floors from the drywall and spackle dust.  Tomorrow I plan to start organizing myself for 2015.  Going to set up a planning calendar in the little office we use and post the same calendar in the studio on a dry erase board.  Hope this will help me to stay on target this coming year.  Then I want to set up at least three work stations so I can work on three projects simultaneously.  I seem to be at my most ambitious level just before the new year.  Lets see where I am in February.

Book Illustration Assignment

Our final assignment in the SmArt School class I have been taking, was to complete a book cover for a story assigned by an actual Art Director at a publishing company.  This artwork is for a young adult/teen book coming out shortly.  We had our critiques with the Art Director on Thursday and I received a very favorable critique.  Only two or three tweeks were suggested.  I will make those tweeks and repost shortly.  It was a real confidence booster.

Studio Ready To Paint

Brett has finished up the window trim and baseboards in my new and improved studio.  It is now ready for paint.........hmmmmm I wonder who likes to paint? 
I am imagining some shelves/worktables for students underneath the windows.  Did you hear that Brett?
Even with no heat, the room now stays at 45 - 50 % on the coldest night.