The Journey of a Contemporary Artist

Well since everybody seems to be blogging about everything out there I thought I would blog about what I'm most passionate about...artwork! The pastime that I had chosen a few years ago to "get away from it all" has now become much more important to me. It relaxes me, inspires me and gives me a sense of pride and accomplishment that little else does (well, other than my girls, of course!).

I hope to have a few of you tag along with me on this journey of discovery (of both my artwork as well as this blogging thingy).

Wish me luck!

Monday, July 12, 2010

The Evolution of a Painting - Part Two


I'm back from vacation and I'm starting back on my blog with a fresh new look and part two of my painting of Gavin and Trish, the newlyweds!

In part two I continued working the monochromatic portion of the painting being mindful of the various darks, lights and working the values to be as faithful to the picture as I could. I refined some of the details but not overly as I will paint more specifically in the later stages. I then proceeded to add the background using various blues and greens for the sky and the ocean. I wanted the clouds to be light so I worked with very little paint and higlighted them softly with some greys and purples. The beach was particulary fun to do as there were so many little footsteps and I really wanted to try to represent the depth and the softness of the sand.

I will be able to update more frequently in the next few weeks so stay linked! =D

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