Winter Self-Portrait 2020 | Dion Archibald | Acrylic on canvas 30x25cm My winter self wrapped up in my fluffy dressing gown. I'm pretty much the only person I paint as I'm not much of a people person. And people always expect their nose to be the right size or their hair to look great but all I care about is the painting. I do want to start painting more people in the … [Read more...] about Winter Self Portrait Painting
Archives for October 2022
Moving Trees Landscape Painting
Moving Trees 2020 | Dion Archibald | Acrylic on canvas 30x25cm This could be a side glance from a moving car with trees whooshing by, but I was looking to capture the energy of trees. I wanted the leaves and branches of the trees to vibrate and wobble with energy. … [Read more...] about Moving Trees Landscape Painting
Red Wine and Chickpeas in Istanbul Still Life Painting
Red Wine and Chickpeas in Istanbul 2020 | Dion Archibald | Acrylic on canvas 30x25cm Enjoying an afternoon glass of red wine with my Turkish friend in Istanbul. Chickpeas or pistachio nuts seemed to be the preferred snacking nut with drinks in Turkey. See also the Night time version of this painting. … [Read more...] about Red Wine and Chickpeas in Istanbul Still Life Painting
Cabbage Growing in the Garden Still Life Painting
Cabbage Growing in the Garden 2020 | Dion Archibald | Acrylic on canvas 30x25cm This cabbage was eventually eaten by cabbage moths and slugs! I saved some for myself but they had more than me. I love gardening almost as much as painting. … [Read more...] about Cabbage Growing in the Garden Still Life Painting
Summer in Istanbul with Mosque Cityscape Painting
Summer in Istanbul with Mosque 2020 | Dion Archibald | Acrylic on canvas 30x25cm Just wandering around the city of Istanbul. Restaurants, markets, baklava, and a mosque in the background. … [Read more...] about Summer in Istanbul with Mosque Cityscape Painting