Category Archives: drawing

A client from a decade ago–revisited

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Alli Farkas

A client I remember vividly for various reasons contacted me recently to commission a new horse portrait. You can see the one she commissioned in 2012 here. That one was her grandfather’s horse, and she ordered it really early to … Continue reading →

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Finally the horse

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Alli Farkas

This commission was finished at least a week ago but the logistics of the surprise presentation to the recipient had still to be worked out. So as much as I wanted to share, I couldn’t without spoiling the surprise. I … Continue reading →

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Sky Pads 33 part 2

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Alli Farkas

You can see now that the general scheme here is a progression of the leaves on a diagonal from bottom right to upper left. This wasn’t obvious in my last post unless you enjoy squinting at faint drawing lines to … Continue reading →

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33 cued up, with a postscript on 32

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Alli Farkas

I went ahead and posted an “inaccurate color” photo of Sky Pads 32 yesterday because I was in a hurry to finally get it out there. I loved the fake gold-orange tones (created by bad lighting) floating down from the … Continue reading →

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A good line…or two

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Alli Farkas

The previous owner of the barn where I board my horse stopped in yesterday to say hi. ME: You look GOOD! HIM: (after a sly pause) I’ll pay you later. ME: (with a sly smile) I don’t come cheap. HIM: … Continue reading →

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A horse got me moving again

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Alli Farkas

I think I fell victim to “Covid coma” without even having the disease. My “blogging coma” lasted a couple of months, meaning I didn’t do any painting at all since early September. I’m pretty sure part of the lethargy was … Continue reading →

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Not diving any deeper, but getting pretty thick

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Alli Farkas

These last two layers started with a coat of blue paint, but not just any blue. I have a favorite mix of green and magenta that produces my favorite blue. I know, you’re saying that combination can’t possibly make blue. … Continue reading →

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Oh Happy Day!

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Alli Farkas

It finally got up to 75°F (24°C) today which is about the coolest temp I dare to pour my paint backgrounds for Sky Pads (this one is #28). The cooler it gets, the less the paint wants to separate out … Continue reading →

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Can’t believe we’re at 20

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Alli Farkas

The last time I did an extended series I wimped out at 16 paintings. I feel much more motivated about this series, probably because I still feel challenged by it too. This is a really nice subtle background. It’s a … Continue reading →

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It snowed today

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Alli Farkas

Well, at least on canvas. Figured I might as well continue the national stormy narrative the USA seems to have going this week. That’s kind of an Easter Egg yellow light, but as usual it’s just a base coat and … Continue reading →

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