http://www.johncannonart.com Daily Art and Creative Blog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:30:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've been working back and forth on the three portrait/figure pieces I've got going on.  Here's an update on the portrait of the young people.  It's starting to take shape.  There is still a lot to do to finalize the face details and do the background.  More as this develops.  ... http://www.johncannonart.com/update-on-portrait-piece Here's an invitation to an event tonight at Aloft Hotel in Cool Springs.  The event is from 5:30 to 7:30, and will feature several things, including my art.  I am proud to be the artist of the month at Aloft, and this will be one of the two events for ... http://www.johncannonart.com/invitation-to-aloft-hotel-event-tonight   I've started blocking in the color on the companion figure portrait set I posted the drawings for.  The first block in looks pretty good, so I think this one will turn out just fine.  Lots of work to do.  More as they progress.  jcannon1@bellsouth.net http://www.johncannonart.com/update-on-family-portraits Here's the final version of the Nashville skyline piece.  I added to the sky and adjusted the light a little.  I also added a few birds and got the street between the buildings to look like a road.  You can't see those details in this photo.  This was really a ... http://www.johncannonart.com/skyline-piece-finished This piece is heading for the finish line.  I need to finish up the sky and punch up a few details and it's done.  I think it's turned out pretty well so far.  Should have it done next week and will post the final for you to see.  jcannon1@bellsouth.net http://www.johncannonart.com/skyline-piece-almost-finished Here's an underdrawing for a new portrait set I'm starting on.  This one will be a present for the kids from his mother, so this is pretty special.  I should start on the color shortly.   More as this develops.  jcannon1@bellsouth.net http://www.johncannonart.com/drawing-for-new-portrait-piece Here's an update on the skyline piece I've been working on.  I'm making progress, but it is slow going.  Of course, we did have the big reception last week, so that took a lot of time.  On that point, I don't know if it was clear or not, but the ... http://www.johncannonart.com/update-on-nashville-skyline-piece   Here's two drawings for companion pieces I'm doing for a client.  These are their mothers, set more in period setting with a piano and a Singer foot powered sewing machine.  These are long and narrow to fit in a specific location in their home.  These should be nice.  Now comes ... http://www.johncannonart.com/drawings-for-new-figure-portraits Here's an invitation to a tasting and art event on March 24 at Aloft Hotel in Franklin.  This is a joint event with the hotel, and a portion of the proceeds go to Mercy Children's Clinic.  This should be a great night for some good wine and good art.  The ... http://www.johncannonart.com/invitation-to-aloft-hotel-show Tonight's the night for the student art show at the Factory in Franklin.  The show is up, with over 90 works of art by some very talented people.  This is a visual delight.  Come on out for a little music, a little wine and cheese, and a lot of good ... http://www.johncannonart.com/reminder-tonights-the-night-for-the-student-art-show