# Work-in-Progress Gallery **URL:** https://www.smartermarx.com/c/artist-educator-resources/work-in-progress-gallery/41.md [Latest](https://www.smartermarx.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.smartermarx.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.smartermarx.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Work-in-Progress Gallery category](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/about-the-work-in-progress-gallery-category/210)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 0
This category gallery is for sharing works-in-progress. These works are being shared for educational purposes and not critique. For public analysis and critique, please visit the Critique Corner. --- ## ["Nurture by Nature" detail. FRONT ORANGE DONE!](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/nurture-by-nature-detail-front-orange-done/1739)
**Author:** [@MarkMcD](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/MarkMcD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/nurture-by-nature-detail-front-orange-done/1739 "2023-02-25T14:33:07Z")
Holy ■■■■ this has been a long and testing journey. However, the final stage is now about to start. The wood underneath the oranges will make it all come together and I’m stoked to start on it ASAP. (sorry for the crappy… --- ## ["Nurture by Nature" 24x36 Oil on Canvas In Progress](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/nurture-by-nature-24x36-oil-on-canvas-in-progress/1726)
**Author:** [@MarkMcD](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/MarkMcD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 9:00am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/nurture-by-nature-24x36-oil-on-canvas-in-progress/1726 "2023-02-17T09:00:36Z")
This one will be the death of me!! I’m almost finished the front orange. Should be by the end of this month. Then it’s just the wood to do underneath the oranges and I think I’ll be less precise with that. --- ## ["Genesis" Oil on Panel 9"x12"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/genesis-oil-on-panel-9-x12/1664)
**Author:** [@MarkMcD](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/MarkMcD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/genesis-oil-on-panel-9-x12/1664 "2022-12-27T22:22:28Z")
this will be the first in a small series of ‘Polaroid’ trompe l’oeil paintings. This photo is just a crop of the top section. The paper is not done and several LEGO blocks. I’m hoping to get it mostly done by the end of … --- ## [Napkin in Moscow Mule Mug](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/napkin-in-moscow-mule-mug/1458)
**Author:** [@thomas3](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/thomas3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2022, 6:12pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/napkin-in-moscow-mule-mug/1458 "2022-05-17T18:12:47Z")
I’m pretty happy with this one, although it’s done on cheap canvas board. I got an unfortunate hair in the paint film at the base of the mug, which creates some bad glare. I’m considering painting another version on pa… --- ## [WIP trompe l’oeil still life of peony](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wip-trompe-l-oeil-still-life-of-peony/1457)
**Author:** [@thomas3](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/thomas3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wip-trompe-l-oeil-still-life-of-peony/1457 "2022-05-07T02:49:33Z")
Still a lot of work to do here, but making good progress. --- ## [A. Waichulis: Up Streaks WIP images](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-up-streaks-wip-images/1152)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-up-streaks-wip-images/1152 "2022-02-07T18:59:24Z")
Hi all, here is an image of my latest work, “Up Streaks” (7x5", Oil) and a few WIP images that go along with it. I hope you enjoy Up Streaks, 7x5", Oil on Panel --- ## [A. Waichulis: Scientia WIP images](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-scientia-wip-images/1333)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-scientia-wip-images/1333 "2021-08-09T17:30:43Z")
Hi all, here is an image of my latest work, “Scientia” (7x5", Oil), and a few WIP images that go along with it. I hope you enjoy it! --- ## [A. Waichulis: Lunch Break II WIP images](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-lunch-break-ii-wip-images/1195)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 4:32am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-lunch-break-ii-wip-images/1195 "2021-08-06T04:32:28Z")
Hi all, here is an image of my latest work, “Lunch Break II” (14x11", Oil) and a few WIP images that go along with it. I hope you enjoy! Lunch Break II, 14x11", Oil --- ## [M. Pickup: Van Gogh - The Starry Night](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/m-pickup-van-gogh-the-starry-night/1258)
**Author:** [@martin](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/martin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 4:28am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/m-pickup-van-gogh-the-starry-night/1258 "2021-08-06T04:28:31Z")
Finished my version of starry night, it took some discipline to paint, all impasto, no small brushes, no blending, no mixing on the canvas, and done using only one ear. Finished and in one of my home made frames, this… --- ## [Life Path, just signed today](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/life-path-just-signed-today/1052)
**Author:** [@nancifrance](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/nancifrance)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/life-path-just-signed-today/1052 "2020-12-01T23:08:08Z")
Hi all, Here is the finished painting that was on the back burner for a while. I am posting a few images as it was a wip until early afternoon! Lately, I have been painting very Ethereal Portraits and Allegorical Figur… --- ## [A. Waichulis: Icon WIP images](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-icon-wip-images/853)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-icon-wip-images/853 "2020-03-29T14:24:33Z")
Hi all, here is an image of my latest work, “Icon” (7x5", Oil) and a few WIP images that go along with it. I hope you enjoy: --- ## [A. Waichulis: Play WIP images](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-play-wip-images/1061)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-play-wip-images/1061 "2020-03-11T14:34:33Z")
Hi all–Here are a few WIP images that I shared on social media during the creation of “Play.” Play, 16x20", Oil on Panel --- ## [Paint me, Bob](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/paint-me-bob/1015)
**Author:** [@tracy1400858](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/tracy1400858)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 6:42am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/paint-me-bob/1015 "2020-01-22T06:42:56Z")
Just finishing up this little painting of a bobble head that was given to me last spring. I hope you like it, any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks!! --- ## ["Joyful Memories of Childhood", pastel on pastelmat, 14x11"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/joyful-memories-of-childhood-pastel-on-pastelmat-14x11/1028)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/joyful-memories-of-childhood-pastel-on-pastelmat-14x11/1028 "2020-01-14T16:25:07Z")
Hi everyone, Happy New Year!! I hope you like my new pastel. WIP is iPhone shot. The finished work is with my camera (a SONY automatic something, nothing special). I am a lousy photographer anyway. I have used Carbothel… --- ## [A. Waichulis: Fiver WIP images](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-fiver-wip-images/989)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-fiver-wip-images/989 "2020-01-08T20:19:41Z")
Hi all–Here are a few WIP images that I shared on social media during the creation of “Fiver.” Fiver, 7x5", Oil on Panel . --- ## [Finished Mountain Laurel painting](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/finished-mountain-laurel-painting/919)
**Author:** [@beverly307701](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/beverly307701)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 3:50pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/finished-mountain-laurel-painting/919 "2019-12-30T15:50:33Z")
This is my completed painting of Mountain Laurel flowers. 8” x 10” and painted on gessoed panel. --- ## [Equine drawing finished](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/equine-drawing-finished/983)
**Author:** [@tracy1400858](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/tracy1400858)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/equine-drawing-finished/983 "2019-11-02T00:33:40Z")
The drawing is framed and gone to its new Home. It’s much softer, and the values are more subtle. I’m doing a few drawings and excersises to try to build up my skills more. Thanks for looking! --- ## [Equine drawing](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/equine-drawing/970)
**Author:** [@tracy1400858](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/tracy1400858)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/equine-drawing/970 "2019-10-25T01:20:14Z")
I’m working on this drawing. Trying to refine it, not sure if I should do much more on the background . Any suggestions on the piece? Thanks for looking! It’s about 20”x20”. (I forgot to measure it) --- ## [Life Path Wip](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/life-path-wip/972)
**Author:** [@nancifrance](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/nancifrance)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/life-path-wip/972 "2019-10-21T20:22:15Z")
Hi all, New one! Thanks Tony for finding better nirds and suggesting the scale and placement of them! So happy I talked to you about it when I came up! 36x40 yikes biggest one in terms of wide. Have done 32x44. I block… --- ## [A. Waichulis: Fireworks III WIP images](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-fireworks-iii-wip-images/971)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 7:27pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-fireworks-iii-wip-images/971 "2019-10-19T19:27:59Z")
Hi all–Here are a few WIP images I shared on social media during the creation of “Fireworks III.” It is a new work that was painted for Principle Gallery’s upcoming Visiting Masters exhibition this November (2019.) F… --- ## [WIP of "Finding the Light"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wip-of-finding-the-light/962)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wip-of-finding-the-light/962 "2019-09-14T19:25:41Z")
Hi! I would like to share with you the WIP of “Finding the Light”. I started up side down, lol! I consider myself more of a still life painter and here you can see that I started from my comfort zone, the doors. That’s w… --- ## [Wip of Gypsy Heart for Abend Gallery](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wip-of-gypsy-heart-for-abend-gallery/959)
**Author:** [@nancifrance](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/nancifrance)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wip-of-gypsy-heart-for-abend-gallery/959 "2019-09-09T01:37:43Z")
Hi all, Not allowed to pist this yet but this is my safe zone:-) This is an 8x10… really tough for me painting small as I love big! There will be another to follow with same midel but larger. I just have the patterne… --- ## [WIP of "Old Coins", pastel on Pastelmat, about 8x9"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wip-of-old-coins-pastel-on-pastelmat-about-8x9/952)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 11:21am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wip-of-old-coins-pastel-on-pastelmat-about-8x9/952 "2019-09-07T11:21:40Z")
So, I had this little piece of Pastelmat paper and I thought it should not be wasted. Besides I love painting coins. I used Carbothello, Derwent, Conte, Gioconda pastel pencils and a white unison pastel stick. I am not … --- ## [Amish country, in progress](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/amish-country-in-progress/920)
**Author:** [@tracy1400858](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/tracy1400858)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 2:48am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/amish-country-in-progress/920 "2019-07-23T02:48:17Z")
From my experience in Pennsylvania. 16”x24”. I saw lots after the amazing workshop!! I wanted to practice drawing, and chose this horse and buggy in Amish country. They don’t like their pictures taken, so shoes to r… --- ## [A. Waichulis: Lamoraal Vanitas WIP images](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-lamoraal-vanitas-wip-images/899)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-lamoraal-vanitas-wip-images/899 "2019-07-19T19:30:22Z")
I am very proud to present my latest work, “Lamoraal Vanitas.” (14x11", Oil) This work was an extremely special project in that it was painstakingly designed in collaboration with an esteemed colleague to celebrate the l… --- ## [Mountain Laurel flowers](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/mountain-laurel-flowers/900)
**Author:** [@beverly307701](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/beverly307701)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/mountain-laurel-flowers/900 "2019-07-18T16:36:22Z")
I am working this pretty quickly now that most of the flowers and buds are in place. --- ## [Clay ball and the bottle](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/clay-ball-and-the-bottle/894)
**Author:** [@pranavjit](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/pranavjit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/clay-ball-and-the-bottle/894 "2019-06-19T17:09:15Z")
WIP, just wanted to check how far I’ve come, --- ## [The Offering WIP](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/the-offering-wip/845)
**Author:** [@nancifrance](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/nancifrance)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/the-offering-wip/845 "2019-05-21T18:28:48Z")
Still chipping away at this and have til next week to get it done fior ARC. Background is imaginative and block in layer. The head, chest, arms are done! Still have jewelry, too, hand, and that wee fairy on upoer right. … --- ## [A. Waichulis: Treasure Hunters WIP images](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-treasure-hunters-wip-images/844)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/a-waichulis-treasure-hunters-wip-images/844 "2019-05-18T19:29:25Z")
Here are a few images of the journey of a recent shadowbox piece, Treasure Hunters. I hope that you enjoy them: Treasure Hunters, 7x5", Oil on Panel [Next page](https://www.smartermarx.com/c/artist-educator-resources/work-in-progress-gallery/41.md?page=1)