Tag: underpainting
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Welcome to my new artistic exploration of the red-tailed hawk, a subject that has captivated artists for generations. Join me as we embark on a journey to create a painting that seeks to convey the beauty, grace, and sheer majesty of this magnificent bird. In this blog post, I will share with you the techniques,…
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Today, I invite you to join me on a journey into the heart of the natural world, where brushstrokes and pigments intertwine to bring forth the beauty that surrounds us. As an artist and a passionate advocate for wildlife and the environment, I find solace and inspiration in the delicate balance of nature’s intricate tapestry.…
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Building a Wolf Portrait in Layers Beginning a new wildlife painting is an exciting moment full of potential. This portrait of a delighted black wolf started with careful graphite studies, mapping out proportions before applying the first strokes of paint. I laid in the initial structural underpainting using thinned layers of sepia and burnt umber.…
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I’m currently working on a new small-scale portrait of a mountain lion, done with watercolor paints. I’ve just finished the initial underpainting stage, where I sketch out the basic forms and apply sepia texture and small wash areas to give the painting some basic structure before starting to layer on color. For this piece, I…