This cold is apparently affecting my brain in a major way cause I can’t think of anything to say about this painting. I think it turned out pretty successful, even though it didn’t follow the assignment. But the assignment is too complicated for my brain...

Hard to believe I’m already at week 32….these weeks are FLYING by! I’ve had a cold this week, which combined with the third trimester has made for a very tired Merrick. So I thought it was only appropriate that I throw in this yawning photo...

I’ve been going through a painting phase where I only use a tiny square brush. I think it makes a nice effect, but can sometimes get a little overdone and make my painting look “patchy.” So I’m working on maintaining the square brush effect with...

Each week in my head drawing class, we’ve had a portrait assignment due. I’ve been doing all self portraits, and figure that it’s time to step out of that and start drawing/painting someone else. But I’ll start that next week. Here is my self portrait...