I thought that I would bring you up to date with my progress today. I love this stage of a painting where I get to bring a personality to life on the paper.
Today I have begun working on the clothing. I am using the same colours as I used for the background with the addition of the reds that I am going to use to paint the engine. I chose this colour scheme because I want the painting to evoke that 'oldy worldy days gone by' feel without me resorting to the monochrome approach of an old photo.
I am pleased with how the painting is progressing so far. There is always that moment, at least for me, when I begin a painting where I wonder if I am going to be able to create on paper what I can see in my mind. I always feel happier once I am at this stage and its beginning to take shape.
Ona
I'm loving the light in this...looks like another winner, Ona. I'm sure James will love your depiction of his much love Grandpa.;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ree. Luckily the lighting is coming from a fairly similar direction in the ref photo. I'm just accentuating it a little. I'll have to work a bit harder when I paint the engine though.
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