Been a While...

August 19, 2021 pete sack

I’m not sure where to restart this blog, but I am making a promise to myself to be more diligent in posting. If for no other reason than to get better at talking about my practice. And to also improve getting my art thoughts out onto paper (or on the keyboard)

Anyways, here is to new beginnings and fresh starts. New directions in art and improving on old ones. Bottom line is to just to make space and time to create, everything else is just noise.

Figure studies using sculpture as the basis for the body

Mario Robinson Workshop

February 11, 2019 pete sack

I just wrapped up a three day watercolor workshop with the amazing Mario Robinson.

I’ve been painting watercolors for 30 years and these three days have transformed how I view the medium.

Mario’s technique involves a detailed drawing (first base) and a grisaile of multiple glaze layers (second base of the foundation). The last step is color glazes, of which I laid down 20+ layers. This technique gives the work so much depth. Much more than I’ve seen in any watercolor. In addition to this, he uses both hands, one brush with color, the other with clear water. This allows for a soft effect when applied together.

The Great Escape

February 4, 2019 pete sack

This one is finally done. I left it in a good place yesterday, having a good idea of how to close it out. I put the English Beat’s “Save it for Later“ on repeat and got lost for two hours. I came out of the stupor with this and am super stoked about the result