Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.224

Hello again painting fans.

This week I'll be continuing with the Cape May, New Jersey painting. The photo that I will be using is seen directly below.

I'll be using my usual acrylics on an unusual 6 by 6 inch canvas.

When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below.

Since that time, I've continued to work on the painting.

I've now applied an additional of paint over the body of the house. A watery layer of red has been applied over the prior orange color. It is now closer to the color that I am seeking but not quite there yet. Maybe one more will do it.

I've also cleaned up the white trim and window details a bit. I'll continue this process for next week. Finally, I've added a layer of paint to the roof but several more will be applied before I'm done.

The current state of the painting is seen directly below.

That's about it for now. Next week I'll have more progress to show you. See you then. As always, feel free to add photos of your own work in the comments section below.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.223

Hello again painting fans.

This week I'll be continuing with the Cape May, New Jersey painting. The photo that I will be using is seen directly below.

I'll be using my usual acrylics on an unusual 6 by 6 inch canvas.

When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below.

Since that time, I've continued to work on the painting.

I began by adding yellow oxide to the body of the house. In doing this, I was starting a series of thin layers that would be built into the house color. However, earlier layers will show through in the final result. The yellow oxide layer is seen directly below.

I continued by adding the details that define the house including windows and eaves. Much more work is required for these elements.

Over the yellow oxide, I added a layer of red. The house now appears as a rich orange. There is at least one more layer to go.

The current state of the painting is seen directly below.

That's about it for now. Next week I'll have more progress to show you. See you then. As always, feel free to add photos of your own work in the comments section below.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.222

Hello again painting fans.

This week I'll be starting an entirely new painting. I'm going back to Cape May, New Jersey for this piece. The photo that I will be using is seen directly below.

I'll be using my usual acrylics on an unusual 6 by 6 inch canvas.

I've passed this house many, many times in the last decade or two. It actually stands behind the place where we stay in Cape May. It's the kind of late nineteenth century shingle style structure seen in many longtime east coast resort areas. Think of it as a progressive Victorian house style, stripped of the ornamentation usually associated with such homes.

I've begun with an outline of the house. It dominates this small square canvas, leaving only a small margin around the edge. The house actually appears a bit narrower in my painting. This too is a result of the size and shape of the canvas. Perhaps I'll turn the house a bit to show more of the lefthand side.

The current state of the painting is seen directly below.

That's about it for now. Next week I'll have more progress to show you. See you then. As always, feel free to add photos of your own work in the comments section below.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

2nd Place!

The pumpkin took 2nd place in the "small" category! A $5.00 prize went along with the honor.

Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.221

Hello again painting fans.

This week we'll be continuing with the painting of the Sedona butte.

The photo that I will be using is seen directly below.

I'll be using my usual acrylics on an 8x10 canvas.

When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below.

Since last time I've continued to work on the painting.

There are lots of changes this week. Despite my statement last week, I have once again muted the colors of the butte by applying a very layer of thin white paint. It now has the hazy washed out look that I had been seeking. Before that paint was totally dry I actually used my finger to blot and move it around.

I've now completed the foreground. The plants to both the left and right of the path have been heavily revised. On the left, things are now a bit more natural. On the right, I've defined the brushy plants closest to the viewer. A short distance behind them, 4 newly-grown bushes lead the eye toward the center of the painting. The path itself has been given some character with a bit of white paint.

The posts and rock have been also been revised. They now have more of a three dimensional appearance. Finally, the sky to the right rear has been given just a touch of blue paint. The painting is now finished.

The current and final state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

That's about it for now. Next week I'll have a new piece to show you. See you then. As always, feel free to add photos of your own work in the comments section below.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.220

Hello again painting fans.

This week we'll be continuing with the painting of the Sedona butte.

The photo that I will be using is seen directly below.

I'll be using my usual acrylics on an 8x10 canvas.

When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below.

Since last time I've continued to work on the painting.

There are lots of changes this week. Once again I've muted the colors of the butte by applying a very thin layer of white paint. I am now finally happy with it.

I've started to address the foreground. I've started painting all the foliage seen going from the path back into the far distance. It was done with only one shade each of blue and green. I was actually surprised how quickly it came together. I'll still need to address the plants closest to the front edge in upcoming installments.

Finally, I've added the leaves to those bare tree trunks. This was done with only the same blue and green of the other foliage. I'll add some ochre to the trunks in an upcoming installment.

The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

That's about it for now. Next week I'll have more progress to show you. See you then. As always, feel free to add photos of your own work in the comments section below.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

The Great Pumpkin Contest

Below are photos of the alien-themed pumpkin/gourd that the b2 boy and I have prepared for the contest at school. The winner takes an $8.00 prize. If he wins, I'll advise him against spending it all in one place.