🎨 Work in Progress
Welcome to my creative corner, where you can follow along as new paintings take shape. From the first sketch to the final brushstroke, I love sharing the process behind each piece.
🔹 Current Project
Fireside Reading (Work in Progress)
This original acrylic painting brings to life the warmth of a cozy fireplace surrounded by shelves filled with books, magical details, and whimsical treasures. Still in progress, Fireside Reading blends storytelling and imagination through every brushstroke, offering a glimpse into a world where comfort, knowledge, and creativity meet.
🔹 Image 1 – The Sketch
Every painting begins with a vision. For Fireside Reading, I carefully sketched the outline of bookshelves, a grand fireplace, and whimsical details like candles, creatures, and magical objects. At this stage, it’s all about building the foundation and mapping out where each story will unfold on the canvas.
🔹 Image 3 – Building Depth & Texture
"As the shelves filled with more color, textures, and shadows, the library setting began to come alive. I focused on layering to create richness in the wood tones while leaving room to bring in the smaller details — each book, object, and symbol waiting to tell its own story."
🔹 Image 5 – Characters & Symbols Emerging
In this stage of Fireside Reading, the shelves truly begin to tell their stories. Stained-glass windows glow with color, a curious black cat in a purple hat makes an appearance, and magical symbols like the cauldron, tree of life, and celestial designs bring enchantment to the scene. Each detail is carefully chosen to spark imagination — as if this cozy library is alive with both wisdom and wonder.
🔹 Image 2 – First Layers of Color
With the sketch in place, I started laying down the first washes of color. The warmth of the fireplace mantel began to take shape, anchoring the composition. This stage is exciting because the painting moves from idea to reality, where imagination starts to peek through the lines.
🔹 Image 4 – Adding Character & Details
"This stage is where the magic begins. The bookshelves are now dotted with vibrant details — a bird in flight, a glowing candle, a cauldron, and other touches that give the space personality. Every element is chosen with care to create a sense of wonder, as if the shelves themselves could whisper stories by the fire."
Follow along as I continue shaping Fireside Reading into a finished piece that blends comfort, magic, and storytelling.