| This is about the middle of where I had been on this painting, then decide I didn't like the effects, so I've sanded it down some and have put a thin coat of color on the sky which now has a subtle tone quality to it that I like. Since I'm also doing some book projects, this will be slow going. Stay tuned to see where I go next! |
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| Here I have added the background with a haze to it. I've gone over the water to get a more luminous effect. In the foreground I am adding more of the green in the water which should create a clear effect later. For some reason I seem to be having trouble with my camera, it's not saving the colors quite right. This at least shows what's being done. |
| Today I lightened the sky slightly and started applying a green base over the blue haze of the mountian. The final layer will be where the stronger colors will come in. add highlights of sky reflection later. There will be more waves and wash, but what will make it all come together will be when I add the palm trees. |
| Finally had a chance to work on this some more...and as you can see I made a major change again! The more I had looked at the painting the more I realized it just didn't have the depth or color and action that I like, so I resanded the upper half and redid it. I've toned down the sand and darkened the water some, which is still more of a base coat as it will have reflection of the sky, wash of the waves and more spots of clean color. The subdued base accents the highlights in the end. I will also add a few palm trees which should set the whole painting off. |
| Breaching Whale work-in-progress |
| I thought I had a beginning photo of this painting, but guess I forgot to take one, so here is where I'm at so far. I did have some mountains in the back, but they detracted from the whale, so I sanded them out. I like the misty effect that's going on here and the suggestion of wave action. I'm liking the way the fins really give a feeling of depth. |
Breaching Whale - $70.00 (12" x 8") When finished |
| Finally had time to work some on the painting. I added some more color to the mountains and have started work on the water. |
| Here, I have started to add more detail in the water, plus placed the palm trees in a location I think I will like. I try to get the movement to go round and round. The mountains point to the right, then the waves pull you back to the beach, which in turns takes you to the palm trees, which then starts the process all over again. |
| Today I touched up some of the sanded areas on the whale and have started to lighten the fin, belly and the water streaming off whale. The upper portion of the painting is a little too blue due to different lighting at the moment, but this should give you an idea of where changes are being made. |
| 09/14/09 Starting to come together now, when the palms are finished, then I'll touch up the background. The foreground rocks need to be finished yet and a little touch of whatever is needed in the water and waves. |
