I've only had a chance to rough in some lights and darks since my post a couple of days ago. I think I'll add some distant background to the left because the rooster's tail is just black curves, not that interesting, detail-wise. Next, I'll start finishing out the rooster so I can see where I need to add more contrast all around him. He's already watching me with a beady-eyed stare to make sure I get it right.
I like to share work in progress, random foodie notes (since I've written two cookbooks and illustrated others), and occasional past work from different periods of my 40+ years of drawing and painting.
Every Grain of Rice: A Taste of Our Chinese Childhood in America Co-written with Annabel Low, illustrated throughout with my watercolors. Winner of IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Julia Child Award. Out of print, but available new and used at varying prices.
Morning, Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to watch you paint, and now I feel like I am. I love seeing what you've done every day.