Preliminary Sketch

Hi, I like to first map out the composition of the painting in only neutral tones. Black and white, or brown earthy colours. This helps simplify the process by first figuring out the shapes, shadows and light source. After that dries I then figure out the colours I want to use.

Colors in the photo doesn't do justice!

Showing details of my latest painting.

Showing details of the right side of the painting.

Preliminary sketch of my current project

Preliminary sketch

Slowly working on the colours!

Preliminary sketch of my current project!

Finished close-up of a small section of this piece

I spent a ton of time working on the grass (each individual blade).

Rounding up the shapes

Mixing oil paints on my palette

Slowly adding colours!

Preliminary sketch for Echoes of Spring

Preliminary sketch of Lily Path