This is a mixed media painting I recently completed dealing with the theme of astral projection — easily my most involved work to date. The process begun as an initial rough sketch, then was translated into a 18×24″ charcoal drawing on toned paper. The completed drawing was then imported to Corel Painter, used as a template and painted over. After paint layers were put on, finishing details including lighting and textures were put in place. Click the thumbnail on the left to view the full version.
This was my first attempt at Corel painting, but I have to say that the process was something I took a liking to. Corel Painter IX and a Wacom pen tablet is a killer combination for someone like myself with a more graphical approach to artwork.
I LOVED THIS PAINTING. I, TOO, HAVE BEEN DELVING INTO ASTRAL PROJECTION AND LOVED YOUR DEPICTION OF THE THE DETERIORATION OF THE EGO. HOW MUCH BETTER WE WOULD ALL BE IF WE COULD SHED THE SUPERFICIALITY OF OURSELVES AND RECOGNIZE OUR ESSENCES. THANK YOU!