256 Another Gorilla portrait

The original photo is here Apparently this guy got out of his cage and injured three people. What primitive behavior! I’ve got a tube of white goache to experiment with highlight.. Really just for eyes i suppose. I also tried to modify a cheap brush with a pair of scissors in order to make for … Read more

241 Portrait of an orangutan

See the original photo here This guy just looks so friendly. I’m not 100% satisfied with the likeness, but when I think about how long I’ve been using watercolour, it’s actually pretty good. I really enjoy this medium, and i think that it’s a great adventure to paint with watercolour. I really start noticing things.. … Read more

239 Portrait of a Gorilla

I found out that monkey is nos the appropriate terms – most of the tail-less big “monkeys” that remind us a bit of humans are “apes” And then is has something to do with their shoulder-joints aswell.. And there are exeptions.. I figure that it’ll easier if i just use both tags. I’m really happy … Read more