Okay, So Maybe I'm Procrastinating

I'm not really one for sports, so I got up to the halftime show yesterday and pretty much called it quits and moved into more important things, like painting plastic (duh) Senioritis is probably ready for pastels now, but I don't want to go through the trouble of putting on my respirator to work with pastels, sealing, and doing that whole number all over again. I probably did that at least 20 times on LabRat, after all. All that said, this is what I signed up for, and I'm not trying to complain. That aside, here's last night's progress: 

I've started another project (but it's a small one, so that's fine, right? 😅) 

 

Aaaaand I decided to try and pull out an older test piece I've been fiddling around with. Only now did I remember I forgot to thin my oils! No wonder they weren't working like I thought I remembered... Maybe later (if the oils ever dry), I'll show you guys my next coat! 

Plus, I'm nearly ready to start filling in those ugly lines on WC! 

Also, and I don't seem to have a video of it, but I finally decided to start adding color to Sir/Madam Unnamed Medallion! It's faint, but I'm trusting the process. 

Now that that 20-page paper is in, I should (hopefully) be able to spend a bit more time working on Senioritis! Anyways, how's your NaMoPaiMo project going, if you're doing one this year? 

Totally not Procrastinating

This is me taking a break from writing a 20-page paper I have due tonight. Sounds like a blast, right?  I bring that up because I didn't post a Day Whateveritwas update yesterday. Oh well :/ Anyways, I still painted yesterday, which is what matters! 

It was a very shading-focused session, painting the darker points on my currently chestnut NaMoPaiMo model and experimenting with subtle, very dark shading on my medallion. Also, I continued blocking work on yet another side project: a cow! Once I'm done with the cow, I'll explain why I've branched out from Equinelandia to Bovinelandia! 

Here's my progress on Senioritis, who, admittedly, isn't looking incredible right now, but I'm trusting the process. 

Three coats of chestnut, onto shading darker points

Admittedly, I'm a bit skeptical to actually shade the medallion, since I really don't want to mess up. That's the thing, though. That's what experimentation is all about, so, I think a lot of the progress to be made with Unnamed Medallion is mental. 

 

When I signed up, I said I was going to work in pastels and acrylics, so I'll get to pastels... eventually. It seems kind of like I'm focusing on everything but the task at hand! 

 Aaaaand here's the beginning of the ugly stage of who will be known for now as "WC" 

As always, pieces of constructive criticism/tips are always appreciated! 

My First Medallion

Wayyyyy back in 2020, in a NaMoPaiMo prize I got a few medallions. I haven't touched them... until now! I've finally decided to give it a shot, starting with a Kylee Parks TJS "Ruffle" medallion. I've made the executive decision to start with black (which I know restricts my decisions). I'm considering experimenting with trying to lighten it with pastels. We'll see! 

Here's my day two of Currently Unnamed Ruffle: 

'Till morrow! 

Senioritis, Day 1

Hey! Long time no see, eh? I'm really excited to (finally) start working on this body I've had laying around for 4(??) years! The reason I'm going with a stablemate and not something bigger is because, as you might or might not expect, the typical high school workload is intense, even for a second semester senior. That's why I'm probably going to call him "Senioritis," because I'm already into college (whoo!). Y'all probably remember the feeling in your senior year. Anyways, I'm taking a fairly relaxed approach to this guy, since I just want to have fun with this. 

Not necessarily poised for the camera, but I wanted to document my first coat! 

Interestingly enough, I haven't really completed any models since my latest (and first) NaMoPaiMo (2020), which I pin mostly on the tedium involved in pastelling. That's why I've decided to take a smarter approach and start with acrylics. All that aside, I can't wait to start on my second NaMoPaiMo model (my first was LabRat). And, if I like him enough at the end, I might bring him to my dorm as a fun tchotchke :) 

Also, how's your NaMoPaiMo going, if you're taking part? I'd love to hear! See you guys in a bit!