An Invitation ....

 

 

 

Binoculars #177 / View from Avery Point - Summer's Here!

36" x 36". Oil on Birch Panel. 2013. Copyright.

 

 

RESERVED

for

Susan Powell Fine Art 

 

'Summer in Connecticut' show

 

Invitation Dates and Times to be Announced!

 

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Speaking of Invitations!

 

Over the years, creating a studio painting has

become a rather private process for me.

 

I rarely show works in progress to anyone.

 

It is very much along the lines of keeping a private journal

where all the untold secrets and confessions are kept

which are fiercely protected and never meant to be shared ....

 

But, today I feel compelled to share a little with you!

 

So, I invite you into my studio to have a look at

my process of creating a studio painting.

 

Enjoy!!

 

 

Stage 1: Blocking in and having fun.

 

 

 

Stage 2: Building transparent and opaque layers.

 

 

 

Stage 3: Blocking in Composition and, darks and lights.

 

 

 

Stage 4: Blocking in Composition and, darks and lights cont'.

 

 

 

Stage 5: Refining form and, darks and lights.

 

 

 

Stage 6: Refining the values, forms,

and other compositional elements.

 

 

Stage 7: Refining highlights and compositional elements.

 

 

 

Stage 8: And Voila! Zee finishing touches!

 

 

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Mind you, I can't divulge all of my secrets in one fell swoop,

however this gives you a basic idea of my painting process.

 

Please stay tuned for more what's new from the studio!

 

Cheers, ~ Polly ~