OIL PAINTINGS, STUDIO OIL PAINTING
Trees Down Along Sciscoe Creek
Trees Down Along Sciscoe Creek
This is the first painting, “Trees Down Along Sciscoe Creek”, using the new cradled panels.
A sketch of the composition is painted onto the panel using a brush dipped in magenta oil paint, thinned with oil.
Then I mix a dark value using Cadmium Red Medium and Ultramarine Blue and paint in the darkest values.
Next, I start adding the green foliage on the ground and the silhouetted, tree leaves in the upper part of the sky.
Then I add the golds in the background. Mixing a light value violet, I paint in the distant space.
The turquoise creek is next. I use the Cerulean Blue with a touch of Cadmium Yellow Light and Titanium White for the creek water. Adding more yellow or more white or more blue gives me various shades of water.
The sky uses a mix of Cerulean Blue and Titanium White.
After I paint in the basics and completely cover the support, I step back and make any adjustments. Then I start to add the blowing leaves and branches. Otherwise, the “movement” of the painting that brings it alive. I work back and forth in the sky and the forest, pulling elements to the front and then pushing them back.
Finished Oil Painting
Side view of cradled panel painting
Backside View
The hanging hardware will be added after the painting is framed.
Details
Detail of Signature
After I finished this painting, I wanted to rearrange the studio so I would have a bit more room to work on larger pieces. So, I emptied out most of the supplies and equipment from the studio and stashed them on the deck. Typically, when cleaning and rearranging, I like to empty out the space and only put back what I want to keep in it’s new space. The rest goes to recycles, trash, or donations. Once emptied out, I vacuum and scrub everything. Major furniture was arranged several times in various configurations until I was satisfied.
Chaos on the deck
This should have been a two day job but rain was due at 6 p.m. so I had to work like a maniac to get everything done and all the gear put back inside. The rain held off until 7 p.m., just after I had put the last items back inside. Then I headed out to the forest to walk the dogs before dark. A light sprinkle turned into a raging torrent with thunder and lightning. The woods got really dark to where I could barely see the path. I was soaked to the bone by the time I got home!
After I got back inside and got dry, there was some more work to do to get everything put away and arranged.
Here’s the final result for the space where I have the easels:
Cleaning, purging, and rearranging always feels good to refresh and reinvigorate a space.
Thanks so much for following along!
I love you and appreciate your support!
Happy trails,
Charlene
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