Its A Polar Bear!

Hey, there's another painting!  Decided to do an animal painting this time and for some reason thought a polar bear would be interesting because of the white and trying to get the subtle differences in the fur.  It wasn't easy and I realized that animals aren't easy to do with oil paints!  Still, he didn't come out too bad did he?  I like his eyes.  So yeah... still trying to keep up with the painting and get a better handle on it before starting a commission for a good friend of mine. 

Did a double header at the movies yesterday and saw "Speed Racer" and "Iron Man".  Both were fun movies to watch but weren't of the same caliber.  "Speed Racer" is a lot of fun.  Don't expect deep plots, or characters or great meaning in any of it.  Its just a fun ride with pretty colors.  Just hope you don't have an epileptic fit from the flashing lights and colors.  It did actually have a little message about corporate sponsors involved in sports and car racing in particular, but it really did keep to the basic idea of watching Speed race his little heart out because, after all, that's the only thing he knows how to do.  I did see some reviewer say it wasn't good, but really, what did you expect if you have EVER seen the original cartoon?  I mean, the kid's name is Speed... its not a nickname.... Its his actual name.  And he has a little brother named Spritle.  So just relax, go see the movie and have fun.  Go for the experience of it all.

"Iron Man" was different.  It was fun and exciting and had great visuals but it was a good movie.  The caliber of acting was also on a different level and there was some deeper story which also tied into current events without being preachy or taking any real political sides.  Robert Downey Jr. was an excellent choice to play Tony Stark, the playboy with more money than he knows what do to with.  Both Stark and Downey are talented and gifted in their fields, but both have the past life of wine women and song so to speak.  It really just came together well, with likable and interesting characters and of course, the cool costume for Iron Man.  If you have to choose between "Speed Racer" and "Iron Man", I'd definitely choose the latter.  It had a great story, great characters and was a great fun movie all around.