Day 3
“Red Boat.”
(Source: WetCanvas.com photo reference.)
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Tag: harbor
“Shimmering Solitude,” 6×6, oil
Final
All finished.
“Shimmering Solitude.” Here is a better picture since the paint is dry to the touch. It’s also available. Just drop me a note if you are interested in buying it. If you would rather buy a print, click here. Thanks for reading!
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Painting “Shimmering Solitude,” step 7
Step 7
Painting “Shimmering Solitude,” step 7: I slowly worked up the reflections, and enhanced all areas of the painting a bit. It’s done! I’ll upload a much better picture once the paint dries a bit more. I just wanted to make sure I completed this step-by-step series.
It’s also available. Just drop me a note if you are interested. Thanks for reading!
What do you think? Let me know in the comments below!
Painting “Shimmering Solitude,” step 6
Step 6
Painting “Shimmering Solitude,” step 6: I accentuated the darks, and I have begun defining the bow by adding some contrast in the harbor. Keeping it loose, I dabble some general shapes into the horizon below the skyline. Next, I will get serious about the reflections (one of my favorite subjects to paint).
How am I doing? Let me know in the comments below!
Painting “Shimmering Solitude,” step 2-5
Step 2
Painting “Shimmering Solitude,” step 2: I’ve added a light wash of cadmium yellow, mixed with a small amount of cadmium red tones the painting. I will follow it up by lightening the sky next.
Step 3
Step 3 of my painting “Shimmering Solitude.” I have added a bit of light to the sky and the water reflection, using Permalba white.
Step 4
Step 4, “Shimmering Solitude.” Working in a few details, I’ve mixed up some gray using pthalo blue along with cadmium orange, and now, adding more detail to the sides and shadows.
Step 5
Step 5, “Shimmering Solitude.” Working in some color, I place cadmium red along the superstructure, and deepen some of the shadows.
Of course, the color selection is totally arbitrary; the original had a slightly different color scheme. Artistic license, you know. 🙂
What do you think so far? Let me know in the comments below!
Painting “Shimmering Solitude,” step 1
Step 1
This is the initial sketch on a 6-inch by 6-inch canvas. I decided to use the grid method to place the commercial boat on the 6 inch by 6 inch canvas.
The painting will depict a working boat, docked at the end of the day after a productive day on the job, providing jobs and food for their families and customers.
What are your thoughts? Let me know in the comments below!
Daily Sketch: Fishing Buddies
This is a thumbnail of a thumbnail-size sketch of my finished painting, “Fishing Buddies.”
The original can be found here.
