Black chalk on handmade paper, detail

I’ve been working on a new series of drawings. I will use some as a starting point for paintings. It’s all work from my imagination.

black chalk on handmade paper, detail

When I draw I don’t worry about anatomy problems. I know I can sort all of that out later. Also, often the “problems” are what make the drawings say what I want to say.

black chalk on handmade paper

This is just a small sample, with the most sexy parts cropped out. I think it is going to be something special.

I made this paper myself. It took a lot of research and work to learn to make it, but there was no other way to get what I wanted.

[2 April 2009]

By Hanneke van Oosterhout

This is what I call my “Queens day” picture. (more…)

A drawing on paper (click image to enlarge):

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Underdrawing on panel:

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Underpainting with acrylic:

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Overpainting with oil:

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Overpainting with oil, second day (click image to enlarge):

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Comments?

Hanneke van Oosterhout recently showed this painting in earlier states. She got valuable suggestions from Rex, David, Colin, Jon, and Jewel as to how to improve the picture. Rather than respond in words, she has responded by modifying the painting itself. The latest version is shown above [click image to enlarge].

Is the painting finished?

by Hanneke van Oosterhout

Recently we looked at one of Hanneke van Oosterhout‘s finished still life paintings. There were a number of excellent critiques. The painting was already sold, however, so comments could have no further impact on that picture.

Now Hanneke is in the progress of making another still life. It is not yet finished, which means that your comments could help her make this painting better.

We can follow the painting’s development over several days. (more…)