(My “On the Easel” posts give you a behind-the-scenes look at what I am working on, what went well, what went wrong, and things I learn.) Below is Creek After Flood. It has been flooding heavily throughout Brisbane over the last few months. With that, many of the tiny creeks are flowing strong and the … Read more
(My “On the Easel” posts give you a behind-the-scenes look at what I am working on, what went well, what went wrong, and things I learn.) Below is Caloundra, Shimmering Light. It depicts a high-contrast scene, with the shadowed foreground framing the shimmering Caloundra estuary. Reference Photo Here’s the reference photo I painted from: Feel … Read more
(My “On the Easel” posts give you a behind-the-scenes look at what I am working on, what went well, what went wrong, and things I learn.) Below is Gold Coast, Sand Dune. It’s a simple beach scene, with glaring sun and an interesting play between light and shadow. Reference Photo and Study Here’s the reference … Read more
(My “On the Easel” posts give you a behind-the-scenes look at what I am working on, what went well, what went wrong, and things I learn.) Below is Minnippi. It’s a subtle painting with cool greens and sharp black accents. I’ll run through how I painted it. There are also some wonderful student works at … Read more
Below is Minnippi Parklands, Sunny. It’s a pleasant landscape from a local park I run around. The sun was high, the water crystal clear, and the colors crisp. Reference Photo and Study Here’s the reference photo I painted from: Details Refer to my supplies list for more details on what I use. Notes Progress Shots … Read more
Below is Gold Coast, Path to the Sea. I painted this almost entirely with palette knives. I wanted to capture that day’s cool sea breeze, warm sunlight, and crisp colors. Reference Photo and Study Here’s the reference photo I painted from: Feel free to paint it yourself. I didn’t paint a study for this. Sometimes I … Read more
Just a simple one today: Maryvale, Sunny Landscape. Reference Photo and Study Here’s the reference photo I painted from: Feel free to paint it yourself if you like. I also did a couple of color studies for this painting (top left and middle): Details Oil on stretched canvas. 16×20 inches. Main colors: Ultramarine blue, cobalt … Read more
Below is Wellington Point, Shimmering Light. Perhaps my favorite painting from this year. Reference Photo and Study Here’s the reference photo I painted from: Feel free to paint it for yourself. Just let me know how you go. Details Refer to my supplies list for more details on what I use. Notes Progress Shots Step … Read more
Below is Wellington Point, High Contrast. This was a fun one. It’s a play of broken color and contrast. Reference Photo and Study Here’s the reference photo: Feel free to try and paint it for yourself. Just let me know how you go. Details Refer to my supplies list for more details on what I … Read more
Below is a painting I did earlier this year, Wellington Point. It captures the beach’s glimmering colors and the tree’s dappled light. Reference Photo and Study Here’s the reference photo I painted from: I also painted a small color study in preparation: Details Refer to my supplies list for more details on what I use. … Read more