“The Waiting” is an in progress work in which I am attempting to tackle the complex surface of what is called aquabord by Ampersand. I think that I am starting to figure it out and if it looks great sealed, it might be my go-to support from now on. No framing needed! Works out great for theContinue reading “The Waiting”
Author Archives: Lisa Johnston Hancock
Wood Stork
Here’s what’s on the artist table today! Hello young wood stork! What a cutie.
In Progress
Trying out aquabord by ampersand. I’m digging it so far.
Favorite De-tail
Pun intended! More to come…
Forest Burn
Night Sky
This one was a lot of fun and I did some more experimenting with lost and found edges. Maybe next time I can get my “model” to sit a few more times. Getting this nature loving, ball of energy to sit for longer than a minute is a challenge but I would not trade her spiritContinue reading “Night Sky”
Trying New Things
I finished the portrait of my “little man” last night. I tried out some new ideas and techniques and ran into some successes and problems…of course. Mainly I am trying out new ways to “mask.” In the past, when I worked strictly with oil paint, I used making tape. With watercolor, I have used maskingContinue reading “Trying New Things”
“Owl watched the sun go down…”
Plein Air
I did some plein air painting today with a group of artists. It was nice to be out in the open air on a day like today. Hazy in more ways than one. 😉 I was a little rusty. Its been at least 3 years since I painted outdoors. We had a nice relaxing time sharingContinue reading “Plein Air”
Last Spread!
I finished the last spread of Night Owl! Now its time to go back and do some editing…..
Perceptual Drawing 1 & 2
This is a handful of the trois crayon and conte crayon assignments that my drawing class completed. We had the critique on Thursday and some of the students hung up the finished works. The Drawing 1 students had a more geometric still life and the drawing 2 students worked from a (Georgia O’Keefeish) still lifeContinue reading “Perceptual Drawing 1 & 2”
He Sleeps….
A quick sketch of my tired babe. Happy Saturday.
Lisa Johnston Hancock 