Different Strokes

Here is the first in a series of shots of one of my paintings.  My vision for the charcoal strokes was quite clear, but what do you see in these dark lines?  We will post a more finished version in the coming week.

Inspiration

 










Find a scene that touches your soul.  A feeling, an idea - embrace it and study it.  What makes it so special and why does it connect with your imagination?

















The location in this piece, Luddington State Park, offers complex landscapes, warm and cool colors, strong contrast of values, and an endless array of textures.  My mind interprets these as a puzzle that I get to put together in my artwork.

What locations speak to you? Find them and enjoy.

Is it Done Yet?

I anticipated, planned and sketched.  As with any painting, I develop new technical skill through understanding the concept and purpose of each unique piece of art.  This one was no different.

  

 









The glass transparency, morning light, and intricate shapes are motivating factors, layer upon layer.  It appears as though they are all fused together because you can see through them.

 

 

“Is it done yet?”  is a question I ask myself.  I take a step back so that I may see the whole piece of art instead of the individual section that I have recently been working on.  This provides clarity.

Finishing is reevaluation of all the previous thoughts and ideas.  If everything is working well together, then it is done.