#painting – Val Gedge art

Life drawing and portraits in clay.

May 21, 2022February 18, 2023valgedge3498Leave a comment

I’ve been working on portraits in clay, I’m pleased with this one it looks vaguely like the model.

Painting for fun!

February 22, 2022valgedge34981 Comment

Sometimes when you see a different artists work it inspires you to have a go. Last night I attended an artist talk and one of the artists mentioned was Joan Mitchell. Having looked her up I felt inspired to have a go.

Ozzy

August 31, 2021October 5, 2021valgedge34982 Comments

Just started a new painting, basic drawing to give me an idea of where to paint. Olly is a venerable labrador with a face full of character so I am looking forward to this developing.

It seems odd to be using white on a black dog, but the light shines on his coat and his mussel is grey.

Next layer , starting to come alive not too sure about the background but as the darks get darker it may be OK.

I’ve tried a different background it looks very different, I’ve contacted the buyer she thinks the left ear needs to be wider and says his right eye is blue, she has sent more photos to help me.

He is a lovely old boy I want to do him justice.

I think it is finished, I’m just waiting for the buyers feedback.

The buyer requested a charge of pose, I have to admit it looks better. All part of the learning process. He is a combination of 4 different photos. I hope to meet him and see his likeness in the flesh.

Silverdale and Arnside TrailArt

August 28, 2021August 31, 2021valgedge3498Leave a comment

Next Exhibition I am exhibiting as part of King St Arts associate artists group

Playing with pastels

July 27, 2021August 16, 2021valgedge34981 Comment

Having fun learning new skills and techniques with pastels pure and simple with Graham Oliver as our tutor

Working on a new picture from one of my own photos it isn’t finished but I think it is starting to come together.

Done some work on the rocks I’m going to leave it for now.

I’ve been really struggling with this picture I’m still not 100% happy with it.. The wonderful thing with pastels is you can keep painting layer after layer until you are happy.

I’ve decided it is finished, today I’ve taken pictures to be framed, let’s hope they know what they are doing, pastels have to be kept clear of the glass and the frame has to be sealed to reduce water damage.. fingers crossed.

Summer flowers

June 8, 2021June 23, 2021valgedge34983 Comments

Going back to my roots with this piece of art. Coured pencil botanical flowers. This is a Cana lily, as you can see I still have a lot more to do.

More colour needs adding to the drawing on the left and the leaves and bracks still need to be done. Like all plants every time I go back to it the plant has not only moved but has also changed colour. The flower is definitely getting darker.

More today so glad for the photos taken as the plant has changed so much

Cana lily taking so much time as every time I work on the next flower I spot something that needs doing on the previous one.

Work in progress

April 1, 2021April 5, 2021valgedge34982 Comments

I hope I have captured the likeness of this little dog

I think once you have painted the eyes the picture comes to life. I still have his partner to do.

Started on his little friend They are Malteese terrors

I think I have finished but like my other paintings I will live with it and see if I feel more needs doing.

Adding colour

March 21, 2021valgedge34983 Comments

Fabrano120gm paper 150cm long and 56cm wide frottage masks with wax crayons then painted with ink

Road map

March 10, 2021valgedge3498Leave a comment

All these masks were photographed within a mile of my home. I printed and painted three sheets to use as backgrounds for the photos and collagraph printed the sheet that became the back of the book

Latest commission

February 19, 2021February 22, 2021valgedge34981 Comment

Today I finally stopped procrastinating and started. This one is slightly different for me as none of the three photos have the dogs at the same size and they now are.