Progress of a Painting

Just for something a bit different, I've decided to photographically chart the progress of a painting I have just started.

The size is 36" x 36", gallery wrapped canvas and I am using acrylic paints. My photo reference is courtesy of Gloria Navarro McDermott.

In this first photo, I have finished my basic background. Ultimately, the bottom third will become grass and I may or may not retain the sky the way it is now. I have roughed in my Brahma bovine with white chalk.

 

This morning, I started painting the shape of the animal. There is going to be a second cow on the left - just the head peeking out from the grass. Once I am happy with the layout, I'll start adding more paint by glazing and adding layer after layer of paint to achieve depth, shadows and light.

To see more of my horse and cattle art (and sometimes dogs and cats) go here.

 

 

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My Art Studio

Here is a photo of my year 'round, outdoor art studio - another advantage of living here. My subject this time is two oxen that were in last year's annual Atenas, Costa Rica, oxcart parade. The support is canvas on stretchers and I am using acrylic paints.

This is my own reference photo:

 

 

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Colors of Costa Rica

This is my latest painting, "Colores de Costa Rica"/"Colors of Costa Rica". This ox was part of a team participating in Atenas' annual oxcart parade.

The team was beautifully turned out, with beribboned oiled horns and ribbons around their midriffs. The ribbons are Costa Rica's national colors.

This painting was done in acrylic paint, on gallery wrapped canvas, size 15"x20". Other examples of my horse and cattle art can be seen here.

 

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