Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.194

Hello again painting fans.

This week we'll be continuing with the painting of the 1949 Hudson. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below.

I'll be using my usual acrylics on an 8x10 canvas.

Seen in a period advertisement directly below is a similar Hudson.

When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below.

Since that time I have continued to work on the painting.

I've continued to add layers of paint to the painting. The shadowed area of the car is now far darker. The lit area to the front has been painted with an ochre that will provide the basis for rusty areas. (I used the same method to "build" rust in the prior piece.) The shadowed areas between the grill bars are now darker, as are all the background elements.

Finally, the windshield has been reshaped to appear as it does in the photo. Work will continue in the coming weeks.

The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

That's about it for now. Next week I'll have more progress to show you. See you then. As always, feel free to add photos of your own work in the comments section below.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Such A Deal

Imagine being able to get a large interest in a major corporation with no financial contribution at all. And then further imagine being able to increase the size of your holding, yes, without any financial investment. That unlikely scenario is what is likely to take place in the coming week.

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Fiat, based in Turin, Italy, would take an initial stake of 20 percent in Chrysler that could increase to as much as 35 percent by achieving operating goals. The automaker then would have an option to buy 16 percent more of Auburn Hills, Michigan- based Chrysler over seven years assuming government loans are repaid, according to a Fiat presentation on its Web page.

Fiat won’t put cash into Chrysler without receiving a controlling interest, said Marchionne, 56. Fiat would share its auto technology and global distribution, contributions Chrysler values at as much as $10 billion. The U.S. automaker is 80 percent owned by the New York-based investment firm Cerberus Capital Management LP.

Yes, Fiat, will have to buy that final 16 percent and will be contributing its own technology to Chrysler. But there is little to no downside here. Fiat will essentially be able to reenter the north American market, without the substantial costs that such an undertaking might otherwise involve. Production and distribution will be aided by the by the US taxpayer.

The downside is that Chrysler will likely lose much, if not all, of what makes it unique. It will become an arm of Fiat, another brand added to the collection that includes Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Maserati amongst others. Yes, Jeep will likely show little change but the remainder of the lineup will most certainly be replaced entirely. And Chrysler will be saved. But at what cost? Will the company that brought us the highly innovative and influential Airflow in the 1930s still be an American car company?

Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.193

Hello again painting fans.

This week we'll be continuing with the painting of the 1949 Hudson. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below.

I'll be using my usual acrylics on an 8x10 canvas.

Seen in a period advertisement directly below is a similar Hudson.

When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below.

Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. Unfortunately, I was not able to do as much as I would have liked.

I've filled in some of the underpainting. I've used the same blue used in the outline to fill in shadowed and darkened areas. The rear portion of the car, truck undercarriage and boat now appear with their initial paint layers. I've also added some ochre to the car's lit front end.

The illusion of the half shadow/half lit car is starting to become apparent. I think that this will provide for a very interesting effect.

The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

That's about it for now. Next week I'll have more progress to show you. See you then. As always, feel free to add photos of your own work in the comments section below.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.192

Hello again painting fans.

This week we'll be starting a new painting. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below.

Yes, yes, I know. It's another Hudson. But just look at how this 1949 model is lit. Only the front end protrudes from the garage into the bright light. The rest is hidden within the shadow of the building. And you've got to love that dent in the hood. It will make for a very interesting painting. And I'm just not yet ready to leave this subject matter.

I'll be using my usual acrylics on an 8x10 canvas, my favorite size. It's easily managed, unlike larger canvases.

Seen in a period advertisement directly below is a similar Hudson.

I've begun with an outline of all the major elements. This is a crucial phase because moving elements is difficult when things are underway. So far, I'm satisfied with the placement of things and the details of the car.

The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

That's about it for now. Next week I'll have more progress to show you. See you then. As always, feel free to add photos of your own work in the comments section below.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.191

Hello again painting fans.

This week we'll be continuing with the painting of the 1952 Hudson. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below.

I'll be using my usual acrylics on a 9x12.

Seen in a period advertisement directly below is a similar Hudson.

When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below.

Since that time I have continued to work on the painting.

I've continued working on the background. After considering that broken shadow, I've straightened it and eliminated that leaning board. While it did add some interest, it was really more of a distraction than a positive element. Out it went.

I then moved on to shed/building. I had actually thought about eliminating this as well. After further consideration, I realized that it explains the linear reflections on the car's windows. Those reflections are cast by a similar unseen structure to the right of the car. Perhaps some future viewer of this painting will make that connection as well. Well, I'd like to think so. I did revise the building but it remains in the same spot.

Finally, I've added some shadowing to the ground and repainted the fence. A hint of a cloud now occupies the sky.

The current and final state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

That's about it for now. Next week I'll have a new piece to show you. See you then. As always, feel free to add photos of your own work in the comments section below.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.