Myebook - Revolver (chapters from Marcus Sedgwick's "Revolver")

Myebook - Revolver

The Good Thief

If you have the chance, pick up "The Good Thief" by Hannah Tinti. It is reminiscent of Dickens and Stevenson. It has a wonderful balance of pathos and adventure. The story is about a young one-handed orphan who is adopted by a thief and becomes his adept partner. This novel is a great work of historical fiction. The analogy to "the good thief"--or Saint Dismas, who was the penitent thief crucified alongside Jesus, is powerful.

Digital Painting

For Wayside Theatre's upcoming production of "Harvey" there has been the chance to flex muscles with some fantastic software. Corel Painter allows one to draw and paint naturally in a very intuitive manner. Shown is a portrait of Harvey and Elwood done in oil mode with roughly 17 layers and some lighting effects. This painting will be used in the show and will be enlarged to 18 x 24. Check out Painter if you are looking for a way to explore ideas without committing to hundreds of dollars in canvas, paint, thinner, etc. The initial expense for Painter will eventually be offset. Check it out at www.corel.com.

New Work

I'm currently working on a series titled "Dancers", which will consist of works on paper and oil paintings. They will vary in size, and some will be constructivist in style. Here is a pencil study for Dancer #1.