Totes!

So I decided to start doing a limited-edition series of hand painted totes,  in slight protest of the world of mass-manufactured art and fashion. Also thought it might be kind of fun.

This is the first in a series, acrylic on canvas (which is certainly not my usual medium, but is kind of working). I'll put more up as I go along. This one's already spoken for, but if there's any interest, please don't hesitate to email me at: artbreatheson@gmail.com.

-G

New Beginnings.

Believe it or not, this painting was my very first attempt at acrylic on canvas(!). I'm pretty excited about it, although, the last thing I need is another hobby... 

What I realized in the process, however, was that, compared to watercolor, acrylic is disgustingly easy. Now I understand what everyone means when they've been telling me that 'watercolor is really hard'. It definitely requires a lot more control, as you only get one shot, and layering isn't generally an option (at least not a good one). Acrylic, on the other hand you can go over and over on till you get exactly what you want. It generally isn't really time efficient for a designer or fashion illustrator working on the fly (which is precisely why I've never delved in in the past) but, for an artist, it's smooth sailing.

Brilliant.