Cantina
9x 12 Oil Sold
We were in the Bahamas a few years ago and snapped the photo reference for this painting. I had recently read, can't remember where, that there are 3 phases when painting, Analytical, Creative, then Analytical again. This was definitely an AHA moment for me.
During the first phase I spend a long time doing thumbnail sketches, trying to come up with good design and colour scheme; sometimes doing a colour sketch as well. Then once my brush hits the canvas my creative side comes into play. My best work is done when I no longer look at the reference but instead analyze what it is that the painting "needs". (the 3rd phase) The reference then becomes just a jumping off point.
During the first phase I spend a long time doing thumbnail sketches, trying to come up with good design and colour scheme; sometimes doing a colour sketch as well. Then once my brush hits the canvas my creative side comes into play. My best work is done when I no longer look at the reference but instead analyze what it is that the painting "needs". (the 3rd phase) The reference then becomes just a jumping off point.
2 comments:
This is absolutely gorgeous. Love the warm tones.
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