Wishes portrait in progress 6 - Using my "swatches map"
I had to create a “swatches map” to understand those tricky and deceptive values in Wishes’ face. I first showed you my swatches-map in...
Kevin Roeckl
May 28, 20254 min read
Wishes portrait in progress 5 - A precarious challenge
In previous posts I talked about the challenge of the values in this difficult piece. In my last one I shared why capturing the...
Kevin Roeckl
May 20, 20255 min read
Father's Day card to print and color
I’ve created a free download of my Father's Day card you can print and color yourself! ⭐️ It includes a list of the pencil colors, including colors for red, fawn, and blue Dobermans. ⭐️ 9-page tutorial for coloring it, and more. For all the fathers in your life. Gather your colored pencils and get started now, Father's Day is only 3 weeks away. (June 15) 🎨 Older kids can color this too. This is my first “Coloring page” download. Hopefully the first of many! Let me know
Kevin Roeckl
May 19, 20251 min read
"Summer Sky" - why I chose tan paper for a blue sky
Last Sunday I shared this as a “Happy Mother’s Day” greeting on social media. I thought you'd enjoy seeing the image on the full sheet of...
Kevin Roeckl
May 17, 20252 min read
Wishes portrait in progress 4 - The passion behind the portrait
Wishes’ eye is finished. Wishes whole heart and soul was about watchfulness. All of that is captured in her eye. Below is part of what...
Kevin Roeckl
May 15, 20252 min read
