Me at Work

Gothicjade [link] mentioned earlier today that she liked my new ID because it gave a sense of scale to my work - so here's an image that will do the job even better.

The painting on the wall measures 52x34 inches or 132x86.5 cm. Materials are Windsor Newton watercolors on Arches cold press paper.

In this image you'll notice a few items I ALWAYS have at hand while working:
1) Music - those headphones (attached to an ipod out of view) have been to hell and back. I always listen to music while I paint. Always.
2) Tank top/wife beater - it gets hot in my studio underneath those lights... comfort is key.
3) Loose fitting pants - once again, comfort is key.
4) Paints - you can glimpse my palette in the lower left corner of the photo.
5) Brushes - arranged single file next to the palette.
6) Spray bottle - used to spray down large areas for wet on wet blending.
7) Reference - Taped up around the painting you'll see my reference for this painting.
8) Tape - ah the wonders of tape. Is there nothing it can't do?
9) Laptop - hidden under my sketchbook
10) Sketchbook - for notes on reminding me why I'm painting what I'm painting.

Things missing from this image:
1) Redbull - it's my batteries
2) Thirst quenching beverage - usually water, I never drink alcohol while I work. Ever.
3) 23" Apple Cinema Display - often I'll keep my reference up on screen so I can zoom in and out for details.
4) Snacks - with the way I eat you'd think I was a linebacker.