This is a bookcase that was originally going to be auctioned off at a gala event for the Beginning With Books organization. Unfortunately, the event was cancelled, but they are planning on exhibiting these works at a venue, which is yet to be announced. I finally got around to finishing it up for them and this is the result. I was planning on writing, 'Catch the Reading Bug' along the front of the bookcase, but I ran out of time to add it before they came to pick it up. The idea was for the animals to be distracted by these bugs near them during the act of reading and storytelling, hinting the animals would catch (eat) them. I painted it in oils and had some good results. Had I worked longer on this with a few more detailed layers, I think the result would have been extraordinary for my few attempts at oils.
These are fantastic. Good job, dave!
ReplyDeleteDammit too awesome! I love it! My dad is a wood worker and makes beautiful shelves, dressers, everything! Lol, he also is a very novice oil painter, I think I'll show him this to get him a bit inspired. :D Thanks for sharing man!
ReplyDeleteThis is really awesome, I'm so jealous of people who paint well
ReplyDeletethanks, a lot. i had a good time doing oils on this kind of surface, especially since it's meant to be a piece of kids furniture.
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