Parshat Emor (Leviticus XXI)
Happy Succot !
As the Succah we build parallels the Mishkan, or Sanctuary, which accompanied the people of Israel during their journey in the wilderness, (and which is also an allegory for the inner essence of each individual), here is my illustration of Moshe, setting up the vessels in the Mishkan. My illustrations of the Parshot HaShavua, (weekly […]
A Salute to Michael Falk
The art of Michael Falk, who lives not far from me, in Sde Warburg. (This is a farming community, originally founded by German refugees, and now a prosperous and well-established moshav). Michael came to Israel in the 1940s as a refugee from Germany (via Ireland). His work has been a source of inspiration for me […]
teruma artwork – pencil rough
this is the pencil underdrawing – slightly changed from the initial sketch after discussing with the publisher and writer/editor. people added – more life in the picture!
Crossing the Red Sea
Work in progress: Crossing the Red Sea, acrylic on canvas board, 40cm x 30cm.
PAY WHAT YOU WILL – print offer
Following the “Songs of the Bible” exhibition in Raanana, I have available one museum-quality print, on canvas, of my painting “Entering the Promised Land,” measuring 50 x 70cm. Stretched on a wooden frame and ready to hang. it is on offer on a Pay What You Will basis – first come first served! (I have […]
The Ten Commandments and a cup of tea
The Ten Commandments and a cup of tea (just out of shot)…….
Illustration Diary – Parshat Va’eira – Moses, Aaron, Pharaoh and the Serpent
In which Aaron and Moses present before Pharaoh the power of the Almighty – his rod turns into a serpent, which in turn consumes the serpents of the court magicians. I’m struggling with this picture, mostly in terms of composition and colour. Here’s a visual diary of progress during last week – looks like it’ll […]
Moses picture – first layer
This is a quick shot of the Moses picture as it’s been developing. Drawn in pencil onto primed and stretched canvas, in this case measuring 70x50cm, the first layer of colour is being applied. For speed I use a kind of painting-by-numbers technique – covering the whole surface bit by bit, but for this to […]
Exodus/Shemot – Chronicling the artwork process.
Working now on the next part of the Bible, I’m planning on chronicling the process by posting sketches and work-in-progress photos of the paintings. (The final paintings will only be available for viewing once the book is published). So to start off, here’s the first sketch – Moses in the Bullrushes.