I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. - Confucius
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Now I am working on the train and I am trying to put in as much detail as possible. This is taking lots of time, please be patient. Hopefully you will love the finished painting. 16x20 original oil painting.
Last year I stopped at the exit for Railroad Park and took this photo. I did some experimenting on the background using black gesso and a papertowel to block in the trees. Then working forward I added different layers of green to create the trees. Having fun with this one. 20x24 oil painting, week 3.
Retired and living in Dorris, California since August 2007. Now I have time to expand my love of painting. After years of working for others in the corporate world I can finally explore my passion of painting and photography. I have taken photographs of images since I was a child when my parents gave me a brownie camera for my birthday. Now I am able to translate these images on to canvas in a new perspective using oil paints. I hope that you will enjoy following me as I blossom in my ability to stimulate the eye using vibrant colors that compliment the subject.