I completely forgot – it’s been a year since I started up with the painting. In fact, it’s been well over a year. I think I’ve done darn well.

Saturday, I conducted a photo shoot with some models and a photographer, so I should have some more subjects to paint. Having original material will lighten my shoulders when it comes to reproducing work. Tom, the photographer who snaps the originals of the derby action I paint, was kind enough to give me permission to use his wok for reference. I appreciate it, but I still feel like I’m not completely original when I do that. Now, I’ll feel like I’m producing original content.

Speaking of – here’s my latest beginning…