Step Four is how it looked when I stopped working on the spot. The light had changed a lot and lunch was ready. The next day in the studio I worked a bit on the large tree on the right. There were just a few other minor changes. I think I made a few more strokes after this last photo was taken, but I don't have the painting here right now to compare. There is a little pump house hidden beneath the tree on the left.
"Sol Dorado Looking East", 8" x 10" oil on linen, Frank Gardner © 2009
Scene and Step One, Frank Gardner © 2009
Step One, Frank Gardner © 2009
Step Two, Frank Gardner © 2009
Step Three, Frank Gardner © 2009
Step Four, Frank Gardner © 2009
"Sol Dorado Looking East", 8" x 10" oil on linen, Frank Gardner © 2009
Really graceful demo Frank! I can feel the heat of the afternoon in your work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Perry!
ReplyDeleteLittle? There's not a thing about this other than size, perhaps, that's little.
ReplyDeleteYou've captured the activity of trees' movement with your brushwork against the stillness of the distant hills in the sunlight.
Those dark areas in front pull us right into the canvas.
What is consistent in your work is how every stroke is intentional. Like a diamond cutter.
Mexico ought to be paying you a stipend for increased tourism.
Another homerun!
ReplyDeleteI love the deep shadows in your tree.
ReplyDeleteI am constantly amazed at how much you (YOU) can convey with such graceful beautiful brushwork.
I wanna come back!!
Beautiful little painting. The light and temperature of the day is palpable.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness love your little painting Frank! Looks so real too... something about the values... Beautiful amigo! :o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stuff, Frank! The demo is much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie. Well, you know, I had to call it something.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm glad you like the brushwork in the trees. My favorite is the big one on the right.
Stipend.... your funny. LOL
Thanks Dan. Beats a grounder any day. I was pretty happy with this one. I was talking along the way and giving assistance, so I am surprised I stayed focused enough to pull it off as nicely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marian. I wish you were back. It was fun painting with you and would love to again sometime. I was out at the ranch painting today. Beautiful weather, you would have enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteHi Belinda. Thanks for the nice comment.
ReplyDeleteAli, amiga, como has estado? Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean. Glad you are not bored of the demos yet. They are fun to put together. Just take a little longer to work into a post.
ReplyDeleteHi Frank, I like that one too. It is interesting how the final outdoor study uses big value changes to denote light, while in the finished painting the value changes are smaller--and you mainly use temp. and chromatic changes to denote light. A good lesson to remember.
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Thanks Jerry. It's been a while since I have seen a post from you. Been painting?
ReplyDeleteHi Frank, Yes, I have been painting--look for a post shortly. Been on an intensive self-study course on color--lots to share.
ReplyDeleteJerry
Frank--these are always very helpful. I'll be able to get out soon, and your hints are in the nick of time. Have been re-reading Gruppe lately and it's surprising how much of earlier readings I have forgotten. The force of habit is very strong, so it doesn't hurt to keep starting at the beginning, a purpose your demos serve well.
ReplyDeletebeautiful light, great color!! Very nice Frank!
ReplyDeleteexcellent work Frank. You have gotten a really nice feel to this piece. Love your work
ReplyDeleteIt really came out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful painting!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for sharing your process.
I'll be following your blog.
So much light and movement in the trees.
ReplyDeleteAh to paint in the fresh air.
Sorry to have been gone ages.......
but wonderful to see your work again.
I'll be looking for it Jerry.
ReplyDeleteHi Jack! Good. Yeah, re read those Gruppe books as often as you can.
Hi Larry. Thanks!
Thanks Gary!
Hey there Bill, thanks!
Hi Peter, thanks and thanks for following the blog.
Hi Elizabeth, Thanks. Yeah, fresh air is good, and even better if I am out painting in it.
Don't apologize for being away, I have not been around visiting my friends blogs that often lately either. Good to hear from you.
Beautiful and the demo is very full of information, I can't believe how much I learn from these, Thanks Frank
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephen.
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