STEP ONE
I draw the basic shapes onto the stretched paper.
STEP ONE
I draw the basic shapes onto the stretched paper.
I sketch out my composition, taking care to get a composition that I am happy with. It is important to get the scale right and key elements before you proceed to paint.
Prepare the canvas by applying two coats of primer. Make sure the first coat is thoroughly dry before applying the final coat. Transfer your image to the canvas using graphite paper, making sure the dog is placed within the canvas area.
These sun bleached trees with their twisted shapes are irresistible to me, whilst some people find them spooky, if you look at them from a different point of view you will see the elegant shapes and gestures in their bare branches.
STEP ONE
Prime the canvas support with vigorous strokes of gesso, leaving textural lines. Cross-hatch brush marks. Allow this to dry thoroughly.
Using Prismacolor pencils (I find they work well for me as the pencil marks seem to dissolve when painted over), sketch out the main points of the painting.
STEP ONE
Do a basic charcoal outline, always in free hand, even if it takes hours with many failed attempts.
The first thing I do when I enter my studio is put on a CD. Music helps to create the ambience and sets the mood.
I’ve dragged out an old canvas with a couple of paintings already underneath. I like the fact that it has a little bit of build and texture in it already. I lay a nice thick coat of Napthol Red Light over the top of it, and let that dry. I then roughly chalk in the outline of the pandanus leaves.
STEP ONE
Take the deep edge canvas and gesso it three times. If it is commercially primed, check the weave to see if it needs another coat.
I start with a pencil drawing directly onto the Arches paper, pressing lightly with the HB pencil. Were I to use a soft pencil
The first step is to draw the scene. The key point is to start at eye level and then draw your objects relative to that. What do I mean by this?
The first step is actually deciding on your subjects and elements. This is then developed into a composition or layout that you are happy with.
I applied one coat of purple paint with the roller, then allowed it to dry before applying a second coat.
I start by preparing the canvas with two coats of acrylic backing paint. For this painting I have used straw colour, as it will help to bring out the light filtering through the rainforest foliage.