Here is the complete tutorial of “Bethlehem Jazz,” created in the summer of 2015. This was my first successful portrait, and as an added bonus, it won “Honorable Mention” 9th Annual Morning Call Juried Exhibition at the Baum School of Art. The techniques I’m using are based on the style of Ona Kingdon. After researching many…
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Watercolor Cat Portrait “Begging Bella” and Step By Step Demo
I’m picking up a lot of commissions, which is good, but had to let the 30 Day Challenge go in order to keep up with orders. My client gave me permission to share this painting of his cat. Step by step photos can be seen below. The next big thing to prepare for is an…
30 Paintings in 30 Days – January, 2016 – New Year, New Challenge
Friends and family, I hope you have a wonderful New Year’s Eve! I’m taking part once again in Leslie Saeta’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge – the same one as you enjoyed in September. This time, you can be the first to see new paintings by subscribing to Insider Access. Benefits of subscribing: 15% off your…
Bethlehem Trombone Finished!
Here is the finished product! I especially enjoyed working on his hand. Bob will receive the original painting, but if you would like a print, contact me at rebrho@gmail.com. Now it’s on to the next portrait…
Trombones in Bethlehem!
I have been working on a portrait of my fellow brass player, Bob Peruzzi. It’s based on a photo taken during a performance in Bethlehem, PA in front of the Hotel Bethlehem. The techniques I’m using are based on the style of Ona Kingdon. After researching many different portrait artists, her method provides the outcome…
The Trombonist’s Head and Bell
Today’s progress…
Beginnings of a Portrait – Scary Looking!
Good Morning! So much to paint and so little time! That is how I have been feeling since beginning watercolor in 2012. Working full time as a high school music teacher did not leave much time to paint. In the summer I would paint every day. When school started again, it had to wait until…
What Will It Be?
I have recently begun to do portraits. After lots and lots and lots of practice, I’m getting the hang of it.Can you tell what this will be?
