Hello again painting fans.
This week we’ll be continuing with the painting of the 1952 Hudson. The photo that I’m using is seen directly below.
I’ll be using my usual acrylics on a 9×12.
Seen in a period advertisement directly below is a similar Hudson.
When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below.
Since that time I have continued to work on the painting.
I’ve added a few new details to interior elements seen through the rear window. What is apparently part of the seat is now white as it is in the photo. Additionally, the hanging headliner is now more of an ochre color.
Next, I moved on to the shadow to the right of the car. It is done with the same blue seen in other parts of the painting, here mixed with a bit of black and white. I’ve painted linear variations in the shadow that lead the eye into the painting. And where the eye is led is to the rear of the painting, a portion of which still needs some work.
That rearmost area is where I will continue my efforts for next week. It loosely mirrors the background seen in the original photo. But I’m just not happy with it yet. I’ll probably simplify some of it including that leaning board that creates the broken shadow. Feel free to post your comments about the background below.
The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.
That’s about it for now. Next week I’ll have more progress to show you. See you then. As always, feel free to add photos of your own work in the comments section below.
Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.
Paint me a picture of your thoughts.
Good morning, Van Boran :o)
I like the perspective of this work. It captures different aspects of the car itself and it’s features. Like it’s sweeping curves and it’s length, if you know what I mean.
The internet itself holds less and less interest for me these days, but this Saturday tradition you’ve maintained is one of the bright spots :o)
Take care
Thanks SS! I’m glad to see you here. I hope that things are going okay for you.
Supersoling,
I must concur.
I try & never miss Boran2`s presentations of continuing work.
I hope all is well with you & yours.
I agree. I was unsure about this photo when he started but this perspective makes for a really interesting painting.
Boran2,
Speaking as an amateur photog,
I would have excluded the area in the front of the car as simply a distraction & not adding anything substantive to the image.
With that in mind, are you trying to paint the complete photograph, or to paint it as should have been shot (without the junk up front).
My critique of the photo is only in my opinion. Otherwise, It is a great photo & a perfect subject to test your capable abilities.
The vanishing point in the image could be blurred, & it would be just as good if not better, especially as I see more important lines drawing the eye to the (one third rule ) rear window, rear side window, the center of which is the chrome reflection.
Looks great.
Thanks KNUCKLEHEAD. I’m attempting to paint the photo as it is but with a bit less clutter. But if I can’t get things work to my satisfaction I may change things. I do like having some objects to the rear. It pushes the car forward and makes for the feeling of great depth.
Boran2, sorry for altering your photo.
This is what I meant though, about leaving out distractions.
I see what you mean, but I prefer something to the rear. I like how the sunlit area in the background sets off the shadow of the car. BTW, it’s actually not my photo. I found it at ebay of all places. It was part of an auction listing for the car seen in the photo. I liked the image and thought it would make for an interesting painting.