Elizabeth and I sat in that same spot with you and painted. I so wish I could be there again!
March 22, 2011 at 2:20 PM
This is a piece I started on the spot last fall and recently finished up in the studio. It's one of my favorite scenes to paint. On this afternoon I was painting out there with Scott, Sue and Sarah. Sue really liked a little painting I had of this spot at my gallery, so I took them out there to paint. I often mention that I started a piece on the spot and later finished it in the studio. I actually have a picture of how it came home before any adjustments in the studio, so I thought I'd share that here so you can see a little of my working process. I suppose I could have left the piece as it was and it would have been fine, but I wanted to take this one a little further than the loose look it had. One of the choices we have to make as artists is when to stop. Since I had painted this same scene many times before I wanted to bring it to a little more detailed finish this time around. In the on location photo you can see that I was working on a neutral toned canvas, a product of an earlier failed painting. I started with my shadow shapes and then added the shapes that were in the light. At this point I had yet to cut in the sky shape. The light was changing pretty quickly at this time of day so I was working fast. Trying to get color/ value notes as accurately as I could.
"Recent Painting"
15 Comments -
it is an absolutely beautiful painting. And good to see the colour choices you made to the original.
February 16, 2011 at 12:36 PM
beautiful. I agree with Rahina. Very instructive. Thanks for posting the sequence. is this on linen panel?
February 16, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Thanks Rahina and Liz.
It's a Raymar smooth cotton Liz. I prefer the single primed linen ones though.
February 16, 2011 at 12:49 PM
It's so great to see the piece as it was when you were out, and then to compare it.
February 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM
Beautiful painting, the scene reminds me of Spain where I lived for 5 years, very similar.
February 16, 2011 at 3:11 PM
I remember when you took me there, Frank... It IS a beautiful spot.
I just love your finished painting and can absolutely see why you've chosen to bring it up to a more finished look.
One day I'd like to come back to paint... sigh...
Sounds like you're feeling well again... Hope you all are doing great!
February 16, 2011 at 7:20 PM
I really like your work. you really captured the feel of this place.
February 16, 2011 at 9:51 PM
These are amazing Frank. I love the light on the building and the glow of the orange side. The whole painting glos and is stunning.
February 17, 2011 at 7:54 AM
Hi, I love your work, I love the colors and light that you give very good job congratulations, greetings.
February 17, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Great color in this one Frank, just so you know I've linked my blog to yours!
February 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM
Beautiful light great color harmony! I like them both.
February 18, 2011 at 4:54 PM
Frank--absolutely wonderful piece. Next time I'm in San Miguel....
February 19, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Superb as usual.
Greetings from Sweden
February 20, 2011 at 2:01 PM
I love everything about this, particularly like the 'as it came home' version. Slam bangin'!
March 20, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Elizabeth and I sat in that same spot with you and painted. I so wish I could be there again!
March 22, 2011 at 2:20 PM