Hello again painting fans.
This week I will starting the new painting of the Grand Canyon. The photo that I will be using is seen directly below. I will be using my usual acrylics on an 10×10 gallery-wrapped canvas.
I began with a pencil grid upon which I added the major elements. This preliminary pencil sketch is seen directly below.
I then proceeded to paint in some base colors. These will change with time but they provide a starting point. Note that the features in the center already have a wonderful rhythm.
The current state of the painting is seen directly below.
I’ll have much more to show you next week. See you then.
IEarlier paintings in this series can be seen here.
Paint me a picture of your thoughts.
Looks like you’re off to a good start. I have fun watching your process. The system you have clearly works for you.
Thanks DD. This grid thing is especially good for placing all the elements in something as complicated as this.
boran2,
If it weren`t for the grid & you started painting, I could see where you could quickly run out of canvas.
Pretty good technique.
Great start.
Have a nice week.
Thanks! You too, Knucklehead.
I like seeing it go from the photo, to the sketch, to the beginning painting. Looking forward to watching this one progress.