Step 1
As I planned this painting I wanted to create a calm, peaceful feeling. I hope that the viewer will feel this too. I want to lead the viewer into the […]
Step 2
This painting was completed on 140 lb. Arches watercolor paper, stretched and stapled to a board. As usual I plan the painting and do a relatively careful pencil drawing on […]
Step 3
I lay in the distant hills preserving a few areas of white for the tree trunks.
Step 4
In this close-up of the rocky area in the middle, you can see how I am careful to leave some negative shapes for the branches while letting the paint flow […]
Step 5
As I begin to lay in the trees and foliage you can see the shrubs in the center begin to take shape.
Step 6
I continue with the tree forms letting the darks create the edges of my shrubbery. Now it’s just a matter of working dark over the light washes as I finish […]
Step 7
As you look at the completed painting, what feeling do you get?
