Mermaid Sketch

This is the sketch I've done for my Mermaid Poster Art entry for the Michigan Renaissance Festival. I have done completely in acrylic, burnt sienna (Windsor Newton). As this painting will be outdoors for the duration of the festival,and perhaps longer so I will be doing this one in Acrylic. At this point it looks a little more cartoonish. The rest of the overpainting should remedy this. 2'X4' Luan plywood primed and gessoed with Golden gesso and hard, sandable gesso. I will completely cover this with a waterproof sealer when finished.

Portrait Painting Demonstrations

These are some of the portraits I've been painting at McGeady's Town Pub in Monroe Michigan, as part of the River Raisin Jazz Festival Series! They have been lots of fun and a great learning tool in my day to day practice. I have roughly 3 1/2 hours to complete one with breaks for my Models. It has been great to see the turnout for these events. The company is great, the Music is great (Live Bands), and the weather isn't too hot! We're having a very mild Summer here, thus far. There has been a different band every event day. There are three Pubs and the Town Bandstand in the Downtown Monroe area that participate in the River Raisin Jazz Series. People enjoy walking throughout town, watching Artists painting and enjoying the music. You can see more here: Laura Atkins Art Summer Events page 2014

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