Autumn Splendour - A Work in Progress

There is nothing like hiking along a new trail through the forest on a crisp autumn day and coming across something unexpected. In this case the path led to a small waterfall and brook coursing its way down the steep hill.














I stopped and made a quick sketch and took a number of reference photographs before continuing on the trail which eventually turned away from the brook and led back to our original starting point.

Later that day when I returned home I put in the under painting of the scene while it was still fresh in my memory.

I will post this painting at a later date once more if it has been completed.

Country Evening - A Work in Progress

This is the time of the year when all the autumn colours are in full glory. Add to that a brilliant sunset and it is hard to believe that nature can offer so much for us to enjoy.














This painting is almost finished. It just needs a little more definition added to the background trees, some growies and in the foreground and some wire on the fence posts.

I will post the painting at a later date when it is completed.

Sea Fans - A Work in Progress

This will be one of those fun to do paintings where many unexpected things can happen.

I mixed up individual pools of cobalt blue, aureolin and alizarin crimson, then using a large sea sponge soaked with water; I rolled it around on a dry sheet of paper.













I poured each of the three primary colours over the wet areas on the paper and rolled them around a little to let the colours mix together on their own.

Then I sprinkled some salt into the wet paint and set it aside to dry.

When I returned, I could see it things that looked a lot like coral and with the vertical column on the right side of the painting I think I will make this into the forecastle of an underwater wreck and add some reef fish to the painting to create more interest (see postings on 18 and 19 February 2010).

Strumming - A Work in Progress

Today my daughter, Christine was the model for the Portrait Group at KAGS.

She brought in a number of different things to wear and it was decided that she would be a musician playing the guitar.

This is a partially finished painting of her. I will post it at a later date once it has been completed.

Fresh Snow 1 - A Work in Progress

Every day I try to spend some time working on either a painting or a sketch.

I may not have the time to complete a painting, but I do like to achieve something.













Today I painted in a morning sky, which when I have decided what I would like to paint into the foreground I will post it at a later date.

Still Having Problems

I am having problems with my new computer and it is going to be replaced. I thank everyone for their patience.

Hopefully the wait won't be too long.

Autumn Forest 1 - A Work in Progress

The fall trees are still holding their beautiful glowing colours.

The hills at the back of the property on the far side of the Snelgrove Brook provide a stunning contrast to the greens of cedar and pine trees that border the marsh.

I started this painting outside while at the top of one of the middle fields.

I will post this painting at a later date once I have it completed.