Tag Archives: painting

Painting Drama

Image January 16, 2016 Sydni Leave a comment

Exciting news! I made it through Painting Drama 1, a composition and visual storytelling course mentored by Chris Oatley through Oatley Academy.

It was a rare and valuable chance to absorb vast amounts of visual storytelling wizardry, which I hope will truly affect my art going forward. My brain is still processing it all.

Here are a couple of pieces (along with just a few development sketches) I did for the class. Hoping to share more soon:

I’m so thankful for such personalized guidance from the amazing Chris Oatley, and priceless interaction with classmates. Check out the work of my fellow PD students at the links below:

Sarah Mills —- Kira Slaght —- Magali Mebsout —- Andre Meister —- Zijian Yan —- Carolyn Arcobascio —- Garrett McGill —- Linda Lithén —- Sarah Ricketts —- Ryan James —- Lindsey Reimer —- Melissa Dow —- Lynne Yoshii —- Sara Burke —- Lisa Lindsay —- Ian Rosenthaler —- Casey Gustafson —- Kristen Schwartz —- Nick Jizba —- Brian Talbott —- Jeszika Lee —- Karlen Tam —- Cassandra Mazur —- Matt Gilson —- Dominick Carachilo

Digital Painting, Illustration

Children’s Book Illustration

Image April 16, 2014 Sydni 2 Comments

Steadily getting accustomed to illustrating for children’s books :). Here’s a glimpse:

Just as a reminder, the illustrations I’ve been posting are client work which I’m permitted to show as portfolio pieces. I’m not writing these stories myself.

BearChaseStory — Final painting – Color and final detail painted digitally in Photoshop

As you can see, this story involves a bear chase and (in case you’re worried) has a happy ending.

ART, Drawings, Illustration

Illustration Work

Image February 19, 2014 Sydni Leave a comment

In short, I’m really excited about some children’s book illustration that I’ll be doing in the coming months :). Here’s a bit of personal work, a little owl character inspired by the stories in front of me, watercolor and ink:

ART, Encaustic project, Portraits

Wedding Portrait 2013

Image June 13, 2013 Sydni 1 Comment

This is my cousin, Brad, and his wife, Karisa, who were married on June 1st of this year. My gift to them was this portrait, a graphite drawing sealed in encaustic medium (heated wax and other components).

This sort of mixed media technique grew from the impetus of working for Inspire Prescott. I still haven’t completely worked it out. So in truth, I experimented on my dear cousins :). Even so, I’m confident they were happy with it, and I can’t wait to try another portrait in this style.

A closeup of some oil paint detail:

The drawing before encaustification.

God bless your life together, Brad and Karisa.

ART, Encaustic project, Exhibitions, Portraits

Inspire Prescott Gallery

Image April 26, 2013 Sydni 2 Comments

A new art gallery in Prescott, AZ, has its grand opening tonight, and I’m thrilled to be included as a featured artist :D. Inspire Prescott is coming together through the hard work and awesomeness of some great people. Website coming soon; meanwhile, check out their Facebook page:

Click here

And click here to see a snapshot album of the artwork I’m showing.

I spent the past week painting furiously and came up with these 4 new encaustic portraits — referencing Pre-Raphaelite portraiture and William Morris patterns and other old fashioned things. They will be hanging in the gallery for the next few months.

For Beauty and Glory.

ART, Drawings, Landscapes, Sketches, Watercolor Paintings

Of Sketches: Etsy Update

Link March 17, 2013 Sydni Leave a comment

It took some time, but my Etsy shop is now well stocked with tiny paintings! :-). Please take a look and share, like, pin, tweet, enjoy. A warm thanks to you.

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ART, Sketches

Etsy

February 21, 2013 Sydni Leave a comment

Here’s the news,

I opened an Etsy shop today to sell the decent-most of my tiny paintings and color sketches. It’s called TheTinyPainting. So far, I’ve listed a number of encaustic 4″x 6″ paintings, and a near stamp-sized hummingbird watercolor. More to come ~ I’d love to know what you think!

ART, exhibitions, Hum Series, Personal Updates, Watercolor Paintings

Created by Hope – Hum Series

October 17, 2012 Sydni 2 Comments

Getting ready to ship three of my Hum Series paintings to an upcoming art event by Hope Women’s Center in AZ:

Created By Hope is a collaborative exhibit of naïve and professional art to support at-risk women and teen girls and is the 2012 premier fundraising event to further the mission and vision of Hope Women’s Center.

Saturday, November 10th, 7-9pm
Redemption Church
1820 West Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233
The Commons

Stop by if you can!

Each of these is roughly 5×7, watercolor and ink on paper:

Ceramics, miniature pottery

Paintings: Other

May 5, 2012 Sydni 2 Comments

Because I sometimes make miniature teapots and paint on them :).

Each teapot/tea-set: Cone 10 Coleman Porcelain, wheel-thrown, painted with cobalt oxide solution and glazed clear. April, 2012.

ART, Portraits, Watercolor Paintings

Commission Painting

April 28, 2012 Sydni 1 Comment

Just delivered this commission — father and grandfather of my friend Stephanie. She asked me to paint this as a gift for her father. If anyone can tell what make and model the truck is, I’m curious to know. Cars compuzzle me greatly.

I’m told the year is somewhere in the 1950s – 1960s.

Watercolor and ink, 8″x10″, April 2012.

Created By Hope is a collaborative exhibit of naïve and professional art to support at-risk women and teen girls and is the 2012 premier fundraising event to further the mission and vision of Hope Women’s Center.

Portfolio of Sydni Kruger