Thomas Schmall – Page 31 – Art, Games and a Blog

Two Oil Portraits from the Weekend

October 12, 2009

I was painting these in a gallery in Amsterdam, while an “Open Atelier Route” was going on. Lots of galleries and art studios were open to see – and also here people could walk in and watch as we painted portraits of those two really interesting models.

Why do people care about free will?

October 7, 2009

I can’t stop myself to write this (hehe). But this discussion about free will or no free will really bothers me. There are two blog postings by Aaron Swartz that just got me on the topic again: Is there free will – and may quantum mechanics solve the whole question? It’s a very good blog … Continue reading Why do people care about free will? →

What is This Baby Thinking?

Not quite sure if it agrees to the image :D But I love the expression. Anyways – these are some watercolors of people I painted recently on the street (in Amsterdam and Utrecht). Unfortunately I forgot to take photos of the other people I painted.

Painting a really old church in Amsterdam

October 5, 2009

Last Friday I was painting in the Oude Kerk, a church roughly from 1250 A.D. , in the center of Amsterdam (surrounded by the sinful redlight district ;)). In the background somebody was playing the organ – what a great atmosphere to paint. Makes me want to make a series out of this – also … Continue reading Painting a really old church in Amsterdam →

What a find: Thomas Wilmore Dewing & the Tonalists

October 4, 2009

This is really bad for me – I sometimes discover an artist on the net, and then surf for hours trying to find all his works. But of course, as you read about him, you’ll find more artists that are connected to him. And before you know it, you surfed all day and did nothing … Continue reading What a find: Thomas Wilmore Dewing & the Tonalists →

Sketchbook – the second batch

October 3, 2009

Next batch of sketches from 2008 – featuring some industrial party in Rotterdam. The dresses there you don’t see every day, people pay really attention to it – and have to guts to wear unusual stuff. Really inspiring.

Gurney Journeys: Eye Tracking and Composition

September 29, 2009

Short post on James Gurney's blog - and his findings...

3 oil portraits

I finished those last week. This first one is the one I made quickest: 3 hours, yet I think its still the most accurate. I don’t know why my images turn out better the less time I have. Must improve my detailing. For this one I had much more time (8 hours roughly, in 3 … Continue reading 3 oil portraits →

First post – first sketchbook pics

September 27, 2009

Ok, finally first entry here. I’ll use this blog mainly to post my sketchbook that I carry around with me everywhere. I’m starting with my sketchbook from last year – I’ll post ca. 10 pics each, until its done. Then i’ll start posting my current sketchbook more on a daily basis. Maybe I’ll add some … Continue reading First post – first sketchbook pics →