Thomas Schmall – Page 32 – Art, Games and a Blog

Work in Progress Anna2

February 16, 2010

Here is another work in progress picture. It shows my progress a little bit. I work quite different than other people in the studio I paint at: I usually do the background first. It allows me to see a preview early about how the art will turn out. Details are easy to change – but … Continue reading Work in Progress Anna2 →

Exhibition 2010 Announcement

February 2, 2010

Poster Exhibition Thomas Schmall - Solo 2010

Now I can finally make the official announcement for my first full single artist exhibition. I’m very excited, still lots to prepare. Please join me for the opening – everyone is welcome. Spread the message if you know people who will enjoy this. The more the more fun it will be :) I will write … Continue reading Exhibition 2010 Announcement →

New Portrait: Lake

January 27, 2010

A new portrait from last week; her name is Lake Montgomery, she is a singer living in Amsterdam (I like her music btw). Did it two and a half hours; it worked – new record ;) Also I’m off tomorrow to the Global Game Jam, where you make a game in 48 hours. I’m really … Continue reading New Portrait: Lake →

Work in Progress: Yola

January 24, 2010

An in between step for a new oil painting...

From Dreams to Reality

January 21, 2010

A little bit about dreams - in art of the old masters and in modern science...

Yay for Snow in Amsterdam!

January 13, 2010

As promised yesterday – and with a nod to Jacob Maris. :D Was really cold but worth the pain. Lets hope the snow stays longer (or new fluff joins in), so that I can make at least one more.

The Values of Jacob Maris

January 12, 2010

Jacob Henricus Maris (1837 – 1899) is a Dutch artist I found in a gallery in Assen (little town in Holland). This particular image I find amazing. The day I discovered it, I’ve put it on my desktop. After that I went to sleep – and I dreamed I am there. I was in a … Continue reading The Values of Jacob Maris →

Mezzo Concept Sketchgroup Drawing

December 16, 2009

Digging out a scan of a drawing from a sketchgroup we had in Utrecht some months, since Nadia posted a painting on her blog. This is a collab of Nadia, Wanja and if I remember correctly also Stephan aka Duq. We certainly wanna do more meetings – if you’re around the area here, and are … Continue reading Mezzo Concept Sketchgroup Drawing →

Portraits of Inez and Anna

December 15, 2009

Finished two new oil paintings - feeling I'm getting better with the values...