Second Session

Saturday afternoon studio time. Thinking of structure and the individual compositions. Have photos to refer to but need to be a bit more familiar with the six images and then play with paint.
Painted a second layer with acrylic calming down the colour and aiming to get the main structure.

 

Straight acrylic - thicker than first layer - calmer colours, more contrast.

 

The horizon reference helps read the whole image

 

The colour of light will be the main challenge which is another reason why breaks between studio time is good for problem solving.

 

Foreground features can be added later. To get a sense of space the sequence of the layers and tones of colour is crucial.

Also paint application can show difference in zones to help read the work.

The process I follow is based on a pattern of studio time every few days. I use size 12 bristle brushes, Matisse paint - I have tubes and pots. I like to use old paint and old brushes. I like to use lots of paint using brush, spatula and fingers, acrylics 'flatten' when the moisture dries. I will move onto oil paint next time after some coloured drawings to get the composition sorted.