"Azure Stare" by Leanore
This artwork was created in 2021 using watercolor, gouache, and colored pencils on some unspectacular watercolor paper. There's a funny reason why she has such elegantly elongated facial features. So, the reason that her face is so long is because I wasn't properly positioned when working on this painting. I was looking at her from a more horizontal angle than I should have. This lead to me seeing the artwork more "squished" than it actually was. By the time I realized what had happened I was already a couple layers into the process and decided I actually liked how dramatic it made her facial features look.
I can't recall if I actually did a sketch for this one. I do know that I started the rendering process with watercolors, then added some gouache, and then colored pencils. I know that I ended up repeating this process a couple of times before I got to this point. I honestly can't see myself ever NOT being proud of this one.
This artwork is featured in my First Artbook, available for purchase in the shop!
Time for Another #RVUAA!
9/27/22, 3:39 PM
That's right, boys & girls, it's time for another Red Valkyrie Underground Art Auction! Not shockingly, I will be attending the 3pm to...
Acrylic Paint: What's it Made Of?
9/9/22, 1:00 PM
Acrylic paint is one of the most versatile art mediums you can use. Thanks to its durable and water-resistant properties, acrylic paint...
Working as an Artist: Tips & Advice
9/8/22, 1:05 PM
The art world is not an easy one to navigate these days. With a global audience and constant access to information, it’s no surprise the...
Loab: A Ghost in the AI Art Machine?
9/7/22, 9:47 PM
A string of tweets penned by artist and musician supercomposite has recently gone viral due to their fascinating and unnerving nature....
Robert Pattinson to Host Sotheby's Art Auction
9/7/22, 4:28 PM