Hello again painting fans.
This week I’ll be continuing with the shadowed Cape May house. I will be using the photo seen directly low.
I will be using my usual acrylics on a somewhat larger 8 by 8 inch gallery-style canvas.(This is a thicker canvas similar to the one used in the towered house.)
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 done yet more detail work this week. Starting at the top, I’ve finished the small roof overhangs seen on the left side. Moving down a bit, the downspout now begins where the roof overhang to the right ends. Slightly below that, the 2nd story railings now appear in red. My color blind eyes overlooked this until madame boran pointed it out to me. (I can see the red, my eyes are simply not as sensitive to color.) Moving down to the awnings, the support rod has been added between those on the front of the building. Detail has been added to the column separating the front and left side awnings.
Down on the ground, the space in the foundation along the driveway has now been filled. I’ve begun the front steps and porch railing but these will need much more work.
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.
It’s amazing what a little contrasting color can do, isn’t it, Boran? Very nice, very sharp. I like how the painting is becoming more defined.
I’ve made some progress on the elephant rug, too.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d27/Rughooker/DSC02723.jpg
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http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d27/Rughooker/DSC02725.jpg
I hope to have some prime hooking time today. I’d like to fill in on the left side where the lettering is. I have special plans for the baby elephant, so I’m saving him for last.
It’s coming along nicely! I love the texture.
Thanks! That’s one of my favorite aspects of making hooked rugs. It gives me the joy of playing with color, plus the added bonus of rich textures. I use dyed wool strips, about an eighth of an inch wide, and there are tweeds, solids, and other patterned wools that make up every rug.
I went with a color palette slightly tinted toward the greens and blues this time. Too much gray would make for a dull rug!
b2, that looks really good – love all the lines.
Thanks Olivia! There are a lot of them. 😉
Looking good boran2. I must say that is one strange roof – curiouser and curiouser…
It’s lucky they have some red flowers to justify that paint job (at least in summer.)
Thanks Alice! We’re going to be in the vicinity next month. I’ll have to go and check to see if the colors are still the same.
Boran2,
The detail is getting even sharper.
You know, I`d bring that painting with you & knock on the door to show them.
Hold out on selling it just yet though.
Play em.
There`s no way, an owner of such a home wouldn`t want to own a painting of their house.
This may be one of your most interesting ones so far. (imo)
I don`t know how far you`re planning to take it, but so far, it`s beautiful.
Thanks for your kind comments Knucklehead! I’m going to add a few more details and finish the lower portion. I’ve actually thought about bringing it along. Great minds and all. 😉