Line, Mass, & "the wipe out" method in oils

Oil paint is such a fun and flexible medium. This underpainting was massed in with a mix of ivory black, raw umber, and light amounts of gamsol. The primary effects are done with a smooth consistency of mostly paint.

The set up is an adjusted sight size set up. An actual sight size would be performed with the easel directly beside the still life. I really enjoy doing this adjusted set up to test my ability to use a visual approach to sight size concept.

I mixed up some color for the next layer, and I’m looking forward to creating a simple painting that has a graphic and modern feeling using this traditional approach to image making.

I’m rearranging my studio space lately, which I’ve only been in for 7 months… so I’m still getting used to the space. I’m excited to get a set up going that will allow me to be sure I’m getting more life drawing in. I’m so grateful for the latest emergence and openness of other artists working from photos and ipads which helped me getting painting and drawing again. We all need the touch stone of why we feel in love with realism in painting…painting from life.