by Bob Pennycook | Nov 12, 2015 | Acrylic paintings, Art, Art techniques, Landscapes, Paintings
“Shadows”; acrylic; 20 x 20″ Once again my backyard acted as model. But it wasn’t the landscape that captured my attention. Instead, it was the shadow in the lower right; a shadow cast by my studio. The shadow seemed to be leading the viewer in... by Bob Pennycook | Apr 11, 2015 | Art, Art techniques, Landscapes, Paintings
Funny how paintings can change over time. One gets completed; you live with it for a while and seem to enjoy what you created. Then, some time down the road, you realize a few nips, tucks and tweaks can make a stronger image. The painting above is the current... by Bob Pennycook | Jan 14, 2015 | Art
Bits and pieces of quick photo grabs were combined to make this composition. My wife and I share driving along Hwy 401 into Toronto. When I'm the passenger, I have my smart phone or ipad at the ready to capture any drive-by scenes that might have possibilities.... by Bob Pennycook | Feb 27, 2013 | Art, Pillow, Printmaking
Let’s combine an exercise in wood carving with some DecoArt Ink Effects, a type of transfer paint used for designs on fabric. Printmaking, particularly block printing, is something I’ve enjoyed for decades. Using the hand tools to carve into the wood,...