Its always kind of interesting to see a process, don't you think?
This week, I've been working on a new painting - which is not quite dry yet ... not quite ready to post in it's final form. But I took pictures of it along it's journey from first strokes of paint to its near finish. You'll see I did not start with a drawing - I just began laying in layers of transparent color where they should occur within the painting.
Then in the wet paint, I "drew in" where I wanted the basic shapes to be.
This week, I've been working on a new painting - which is not quite dry yet ... not quite ready to post in it's final form. But I took pictures of it along it's journey from first strokes of paint to its near finish. You'll see I did not start with a drawing - I just began laying in layers of transparent color where they should occur within the painting.
Then in the wet paint, I "drew in" where I wanted the basic shapes to be.
With both transparent and opaque paint, I began to lay in color and form, shadows and light to bring this painting to life. It's a little different approach than I have typically used - but it gives the final painting a lot of freedom in the way paint is applied and the way color mixes.
Here's a little better view of the end.... I'll be posting this one soon! (It will be looking for it's new home!)
Star of Bethlehem, (Chicago Flower Market), 8x10" - Oil on gesso board
©2017 Helen Read
©2017 Helen Read
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