process
Progression
Details!
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More detail, experimenting with subject
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Began to like my “studies” more than the actual paintings done from them.
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Began working in pastel, for studies, as it’s a tough medium to tighten up with.
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Working from charcoal or pastel studies lets the finished oil maintain a sense of simplicity.
Process
Reference Photo
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Charcoal Sketch to work out composition and lighting
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Step 2: Initial transfer of composition and blocking in color
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Step 3: Begin defining palette and refine composition.
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Step 4. Further define color and refine composition.
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Step 5. Almost done. Minor tweaks here and there, mostly highlights.
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Completed piece: “April Light” 30 x 16
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Inspiration (early on)
Andrew Wyeth (basically, that was it. Him!)
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Inspiration (later on)
Fairfield Porter
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Wolf Kahn
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