Ancient Egypt Comes to Reno

 Here in Northern Nevada, we a re very lucky to have the Nevada Museum of Art, in Reno.
The NMA's most recent special exhibit is a collection of Ancient Egyptian Artifacts from the Brooklyn Museum.
The exhibit here is called, "To Live Forever," and focuses on artifacts primarily related to preparations for and regarding, the after life. It is a very worthwhile exhibit to see, and the kids love it! There are kids activities and art sessions scheduled throughout the exhibit's time here in Reno. There are guided tours, and informational sessions as well. You should check it out. I did. Here is the NMA's page so that you can plan and schedule your visit:
Nevada Museum of Art: Special Exhibits-To Live Forever

In partial correlation, the costumed figure painting class that we are taking had a great Egyptian-esque model this week, Rick.
Kohl make up and all, he did a great job!

Here's my painting:

As you know, it's Gouache, and was a 3 hour session. I always debate about going back and finishing a painting from a live session like this.  I'm not sure why, I guess I could. Any thoughts?

Here's a detail of his(Rick) face and collar. I really love gouache. Love love love. I do need to wash out all my jars though. maybe I'll do that before our next session.

New Work!

Well, it's been a while in coming around, but I finally have another finished piece to post.
Thanks be to those of you who've been bugging me about posting!
This is a piece in gouache, it's about 15x22." Took me about....10 hours with breaks.

The color has a bit of a hotspot because we photographed it on the table instead of a stand with better lights.
However.
It's an Opilio Crab(mostly, except for the front claw), and his/her view from the bottom of the ocean, more of a dream perspective. After all, wouldn't any deep sea crab dream of mobility?
(Can you guess my favorite channel is the discovery channel? I stocked up on Deadliest Catch this week with their marathon.)

Let me know what you think.

Chambered Nautilus!!!

I painted this today in two sittings. From start to finish. Gouache, took about 6 hours.
WOo Hoo!