Tag Archives: Rich German

Rich German on his Board

Posted on March 15, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Took on foreshortening and portrait (EEEK!) and lions and tigers and bears, oh my! I’m pretty happy with the turnout! The suggestion of Marley’s and Hendrix’s portraits was done with masking fluid over yellow, then splashy splashy!  I’m pretty happy … Continue reading →

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Whales and Dolphins and Sea Creatures, Oh MY!

Posted on March 14, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

I’m using this “sketch-swim” to loosen up and try new things. I am in love with Reuven Dattner‘s wonderful sketching images. One thing I’ve wanted to try is the use of odd colored or complementary colored inks in a sketch. … Continue reading →

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Eye to Eye with Humpback Baby

Posted on March 11, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Rich German was eye to eye with a baby humpback whale. He took a picture, and allowed me to use it to sketch. I did this very quickly, and am happy with it. I only wish I could have the … Continue reading →

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Drawing Rich German’s Whales

Posted on March 3, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

Rich German lives in my home-town, Laguna Beach, and loves the ocean’s creatures.  He garnered international attention from his video of a close encounter with a pod of orcas.  (Board and Rich shown right.)  He garnered the attention of some … Continue reading →

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