Shorebreak Study

Shorebreak Study - SOLD
6"x6" Oil on canvas panel

I spent most of the evening putting on the final touches, and reworking the foreground a bit from what I had previously. To me it was a little one dimensional and flat. So I added some subtle chop that recedes into the face of the wave. Hopefully this adds a little more visual interest and helps lead your eye back into the focal point of the wave.

With that, I'm calling this one completed. This was a lot of fun to paint, and I'm looking forward to painting more of these. The next one I do is going to be a good bit larger. Somewhere around 10" x 20". I'm ready to take a break from the 6" x 6" for a while.

( This photo is a bit off from the original painting.  I'll replace the photo once I get a better shot. )

Shorebreak Study

Shorebreak Study - SOLD
6"x6" Oil on canvas panel
Work in progress

A little more progress. Spent today adding ripples to the foreground water. The end is in sight.

Shorebreak Study

Shorebreak Study - SOLD
6"x6" Oil on canvas panel
Work in progress

With the Owen portrait now done, I put some good time into the wave painting tonight. Mostly working in the splashes on the left side of the wave face. I also added a little bit more detail into the lip of the wave. Just a few more sessions and this one should be done.

Owen Sketch

Here is the completed portrait. It was fun to work on, but I'm glad it's done so I can get back to painting.

Owen Sketch

Here is the portrait that I mentioned in the previous post. I'm getting really close to finishing this up. I hope to have it done tomorrow. Then it's back to the shorebreak study, which I was fortunate enough to have sold this week. So I want get back to it and ship it out as soon as I can.

Shorebreak Study

Shorebreak Study - SOLD
6"x6" Oil on canvas panel
Work in progress

Starting to work on the face of the wave. Still have a good bit to go, and with the holidays, my progress has been slow. This painting is also sharing easel time with two other pieces. Both are commissions. One is a portrait sketch and the other is a still life. I'll be sure to post of some in progress pics once I have some decent photos.