Sunset In Egypt

My latest painting:

I'm really interested in Ancient Egypt and wanted to try painting a sunset.  After searching for pictures to see what pyramids look like in the sunset, I found a lot had either dark brown color or black.  Taking the easy route, I decided to go with the black appearance (that and the sunset turned out pretty good and I didn't want to ruin it!)

This was also on the medium size canvas I have (the previous ones were on the smallest size I have).

Next Painting (later this week)

After learning some more painting tips (basically wet on wet technique), I'm going to try painting a desert sunset (think yellow, orange and red) with pyramids either tomorrow or Thursday.  Come back in a couple days to see my attempt!

Two New Paintings - Any Requests?

Here are two new paintings I did this past week.  These are the first two I have done on actual canvas.

This first one has already been claimed by someone, though I do plan on making some more with more curling of the letters and different colors for the background.

Title: Home (reserved)

This one below I absolutely love.  Though it is quite simple, I know.  I was watching youtube videos on how to paint landscapes and I think I have a decent grip on how to paint blue skies (Note: the actual color is a little darker, here there is a light shining on it).  I tried a similar technique with the grass.  

Title: Lone Road and Tree

Random news:  I have learned about a show that was on in the 70's called The Joy of Painting and have watched a couple episodes online (after I did the above painting).  I have learned so much just from what I have watched on painting landscapes and am looking forward to trying to apply them on my own.

Also, anyone in the Atlanta or Buffalo area that would like a painting like the ones I've done already, please let me know.  Small ones like the ones above (8" x 10") I'm planning on selling for $5 - $10 depending on how long it would take me to do.  I have canvas in two larger sizes as well.  Feel free to comment on here or email me at artofescapingscience@comcast.netx (remove x at end).  

Week off coming up - paintings to follow

This coming week I have off from school.  With the exception of a presentation I have to prepare, working on a couple papers, and working, I will have more time than usual to paint.  Depending on what ideas I come up with, I may have a bunch of paintings to post on here.

I have a couple, more complex designs planned that may backfire when I try to get them on canvas.  But, this is a hobby for me and if anything, I will learn what techniques doesn't work.  I also want to try and practice shading techniques as opposed to solid colors like I have been doing.

I'm also looking into potentially investing in a painting book to learn some techniques that I never would have thought of trying before.  As for the painting course I mentioned before, I might pass on it.  Right now I'm pressed for time as it is but am keeping it in mind for the future.

If anyone knows of a good painting book, please let me know!