Monthly Archives: January 2013
January 22 13 / day 21
I’ve been lacking in the sketch department, lately. I can’t remember the last time I sat down and used a sketch book for anything other than note taking. That all changes, right now …
Posted in Daily
Tagged Sketchbook
January 19 13 / day 18
This is my latest self portrait, in oils and aerosol paints on a canvas board. Yet another exercise in oils and letting the paint do what it wanted. It’s a lot tighter in places than my more recent pieces, but I think … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Daily
January 15 13 / day 14
I put the finishing touches to this tonight and started a new piece for the show in Munich in February. Although this photo (from my mobile phone) is a bit blurred, I’m pleased with how she came out. As I’ve … Continue reading →
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Tagged julian kimmings, oil paint, Painting, realism
January 12 13 / day 11
I got my piece – “Born Moody” – back today from the Día de los Muertos exhibition in Bristol. It’s a study of my daughter in oil and aerosol paints, measuring 20x38cm. If you’re interested in buying it, please email … Continue reading →
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Tagged muertos, oil paint, portrait
January 5 13 / day 4
This is the study I’ve been working on recently. Being a head and face artist, I really wanted to try something different and out of my comfort zone and in doing so I’ve learned a lot about myself and my … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, work in progress
Tagged julian kimmings, oils, portrait
January 2 13 / day 1
Happy New Year to you all – here’s to a hopeful and amazing 2013. 2012 was a quiet but productive year for me in many ways. I’d planned it that way after a crazy busy (and in many ways unproductive) … Continue reading →
Posted in Daily, general, Thoughts
Tagged art, julian kimmings, oil painting, Thoughts