Tuesday, December 28, 2010

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. )

Friday, December 24, 2010

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.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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.

Monday, December 20, 2010

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.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

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.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

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.