interbay 2

pencil sketch

study of twos; trains, fuel towers and trucks

figure/ground

items: figure

background: ground

folks

just folks

pure colors/intention

shadow study, one stroke with intention.

beach study

complimentary color scheme, mixing the two for the shadows and neutrals

hollyhock

compositional studies

compositional studies: describing and evoking

tree studies

all in the brushes, a very light touch

watercolor day 4

cloud study, value study, study....

watercolor analysis

snow scene, complimentary colors

watercolor studies: 2 views

dark, light. dark, light. dark...it's all about value.

2010 new approach

Paper too...experiment with many brushes as well.

15 paintings before satisfaction gained in the process...flow?

value study

Mapping a plan:

Create a 'road map'

Defining the light direction;

Squint! See the darks and lights;

Define the

light tones, mid tones and base tones

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Value scale is key in defining the forms.

A good composition too?

prospect/refuge

winter trees

architectural botanical

Looking towards Spring...in between right now.

watercolor study

Sweet study, 300# cold press.