Monday 27 February 2012

Work In Progress - the Shoreline

The final stage of my On the Easel - Work in Progress is now painted

the shoreline



Step 11          

Using a mix of Burnt Umber, Naples Yellow and Yellow Ochre, (not mixed together though) this time putting the colour on the brush as it is



I worked this paint from the outside of the canvas towards the centre.  

Step 12      

Using more Naples Yellow and a little Yellow Ochre, I did the reflection in the centre - in a downward stroke and then 'across' from side to side, which gives the appearance of reflection.  


Step 13        
The next stage was just to add some extra white here and there and a few random strokes across the sand


Step 14 will come later - I intend to leave this painting for a week - let it rest (and me) and come back to it.
In fact I already see where there are areas for improvement, but perhaps that's because I have just been painting, and am too close - 

I'll come back to it with fresh eyes - but hope you have enjoyed the WIP so far!








32 comments:

Judy said...

Wonderful painting! The more I look, the more colours I see. Really beautiful!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks so much Judy:)

Jane said...

Gorgeous Ann, love every part of it, so luminous and fascinating!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thank you Jane:)

Anonymous said...

beautiful,, looks like home to me!

bohemiannie! art said...

Breathless. Your use of light is phenomenal.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Laurie:)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Annie, nice of you to say.

robin cox walsh said...

Beautiful! I can feel the sea spray on my face!

Pat said...

thoroughly enjoy seeing the progress. Love to see how a work of art comes together - and this is looking fab. xx

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Robin:)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Pat, nice to know a blog post is enjoyed:)

Floriana Quaini said...

Ciao Ann, bellissimo il tuo quadro! Io amo moltissimo il mare sia d'estate che d'inverno e qui direi che è inverno, con luci e movimento dell'acqua che colpiscono al cuore. E' molto bello anche il cielo, ma l'acqua è irresistibile|..
Ciao, a presto, Floriana

suzanne cabrera said...

This is incredible. To echo the other comments, it is really nice seeing how your painting comes together. So many artists are shy about showing their process, but I think this is one of the most interesting parts. I know I would otherwise have no idea how something as rich as this comes together!

Edgar Cabrera said...

wow!!! i love the highlights on the waves! It makes me want to go to the beach!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thank you Floriana:)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Actually I am shy of showing the process, but felt I need to get over that hurdle....glad I did.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Glad you like it Edgar, thanks.

Lynn Cohen said...

Such a beautiful place and painting. I feel as though I am actually there!
And thank you for your explainations of how you are doing the work. I need all the teachers I can get. ;-))) Much appreciated.

bellaboo said...

So lovely,I find paintings of the sea very restful. :0)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Lynn, glad you found the explanation useful, nice to know.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Bellaboo, you would love the real thing for sure.

John (JWJarts) said...

This is gorgeous Ann, and the waves are stunning. Great work!!

Jerry said...

Gorgeous painting - and thanks for sharing the stages, a very interesting read

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thank you so much John.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Jerry, nice to know a post is helpful.

Diane ~ said...

beautiful work! & i especially love your clouds!!! :D

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thank you Diane - I've nearly finished this piece, just a little adjustment still to do and then it will be complete:)

carol l mckenna said...

Ann ~ your work is so well done ~ admiring it so ~ thanks ~ namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks so much Carol, I appreciate that.

Fernando Santos (Chana) said...

Bela pintura...Espectacular....
Cumprimentos

ann @ studiohyde said...

Many thanks Fernando:)