Nativity

Work-in-Progress: Nativity Background

Well, I've been having all sorts of trouble coming up with a reasonable background for the Nativity figures.  I guess it's hard to be inspired when it's late January and the temperature is a perfect 76 degrees.  Just not feeling all that Christmas-y.  It's also difficult to come up with something that is abstract enough to fit the style of the figures but not so abstract and busy that it competes with the colors.  Here's the first pass.

Work-in-Progress: Nativity Angel

Hmmm.  The coloring on this one is off.  I was working too quickly.  The final will need to be adjusted, but I'm happy with the shape.

Cutie Bugs

Except for a few touch-ups, the painting is complete.

Work-in-Progress: Nativity Sheep

I'm slowly coming up on the end of the Nativity figures.  I like them individually.  I like them together as a group.  But I'm still unsure of the look and feel of the background.  I'm trying many different things.  Sadly, none of them really move me.  That may actually turn into the most difficult part of this project.  These sheep are completely adorable though!

Work-in-Progress: Nativity

New figures.

Work-in-Progress: Nativity

Continuing with the Nativity scene with the Three Wise Men.

Work-in-Progress: Nativity

I've always loved the Nativity scene and wanted to do a version for myself.  This is the first test run of the initial style I'm trying out.  It's inspired by a small wood nativity I was given as a kid.

Caroling Elves in the Snow

Really Bad Kitty

This holiday season, Really Bad Kitty embraces the gift-giving spirit.