One of the paintings that I am currently working on is of a Black Oyster Catcher. I didn’t want a scene of just a typical seashore. So I included an old rusty anchor to add interest and to portray a presence of humans.
The composition is almost at ground level and the Oyster catcher is facing slightly towards the sea. More than likely I will create a foggy day to add a little eeriness to the scene.
I started out making a small watercolor and ink sketch of what I had in mind. I then drew it larger, about 12" X 24". I changed a couple of things. One; I added part of an anchor chain and a chain ring on the anchor. And two; I placed the bird on the other side on the anchor instead of in front of it. This seemed to make a big difference visually giving more depth to the composition. Soon I will transfer this drawing to a gessoed Masonite panel.Then the fun part starts!…….
Finally back to work!
I’m sure you all have moved at least one time in your life. So you might understand my brief absence form my creative time. Just moved into a new flat and still getting settled in. The art studio is basically finished and now it’s a matter of getting set up again.
The window in the studio was replaced. The oak flooring has been sanded and refinished. I painted the walls the brightest white I could find to help reflect the light better. A new desk is coming sometime next week. I’m still on the search for a good track light with full spectrum lamps to illuminate the work space at the easel.
Even though the only painting I have done has been on the walls and not on the canvas, I have had a flash flood of ideas for future paintings. It’s great to be back in the studio again.
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