About a month ago I stumbled on a photo online that caught my eye because of its striking colors, and the combination of blues, reds and yellows inspired me to create a painting using those colors. I researched other images online with similar colors, and then created a couple basic sketches of different compositions.
Sketch 1
Sketch 2
Then I painted a small study of each sketch to see what each one would look like as a painting. These are only 12″x6″.
Small studies.
I decided for now to continue working on the composition of the Anchorage skyline, and painted a larger study of it that is 24″x12″. I haven’t decided yet whether I’m going to paint a larger version of the Sleeping Lady composition. I’ll wait and see what feedback I get about it.
Larger study of Anchorage skyline composition. 24″x12″.
Finally, I was ready to start working on the large support, which is 5 feet x 2.5 feet. I spent about five hours a day for three days working on the final painting. I wanted this to be dry for my upcoming art show at Midnight Sun Brewing on January 2nd, so I came into the studio on Christmas Eve to finish the painting. Here is the gradual progression.
Progress on day 1.
Day 2.
Day 2.
Final result.
Right now this painting is drying in my studio, and will be on display, and available for sale, at Midnight Sun Brewing from January 2nd – February 4th.
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