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| Small sketches for the latest painting, oil on watercolor paper |
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How joyful it is to begin a new painting! There is so much hope and anticipation of great challenges ahead to be conquered, new horizons to cross, and a really good painting to enjoy. But in reality the thrill of the whole process is very much befitting to the agony and the ecstasy. Hard as I try, not all paintings will become their best. This is the reality of each new canvas. That is why I begin with as much preparation I feel needed before jumping into it whole-heartedly. But that work still does not guarantee success or get me out of hot water because the painting process itself really is what determines the finished work.
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| Acrylic and Oil on canvas, 45" x 50" work in progress |
The underpainting prepares the basic color scheme and the drawing continues to be finessed as each layer is built. I decided to invert the horses from the original sketch- why? I just thought they looked better facing right. The bird is there because I believe it adds a certain refinement and elevation signifying spiritual and bodily freedom. I try to put them in my work any time I can.
So, here it is so far and when I return the finished painting will be unveiled...
