Monthly Archives: April 2013

Red Shoes

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Lorraine Young

Last summer I got these red shoes with a cork wedge heel. Awesome. The coolest thing about this painting is that it works hanging from any one of the four sides, and each perspective makes it a very … Continue reading →

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Cast Out the Demon, Part 3 (finished)

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Lorraine Young

The portrait/urban landscape/journey painting is done. I am very pleased with the bold sky colours and reflected colour in the churned up snow, and the drama of the trees in the background and figure in the foreground. Because it has … Continue reading →

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Cast Out the Demon Part 2

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Lorraine Young

I’ve begun to add colour to the sketch of Cast Out the Demon. I won’t post every step of the process but I think I will add pivotal moments in the working of this painting. It’s a very personal piece … Continue reading →

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Cast Out the Demon Part 1

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Lorraine Young

This is the first sketch, preparing for the underpainting, of a portrait of a man on a real-life journey to destroy a real-life demon that has influenced and controlled his life for over half a century. I met him 13 … Continue reading →

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Pump Jack on Highway 39 (SOLD)

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Lorraine Young

This is the last of the Highway 39 paintings. I am looking forward to spring (if it ever gets here!) so I can start doing some plein air painting – we are hoping to do some day-trips around the province, … Continue reading →