Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.218

Hello again painting fans.

This week we'll be continuing with the painting of the Sedona butte.

The photo that I will be using is seen directly below.

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

Since last time I've continued to work on the painting.

I've started to paint the green that rings the base of the butte and pushes forward toward the foreground. Note how it follows the shape of the small valleys at the base. Inadvertently, the green became two different shades. It will not matter later on as the details will cover most of this first layer.

I've left the Sesdona red (My name for it.) in the central portion of the foreground. This area is shaped roughly to become the path in the original photo. Obviously there is much more to come.

The current state of the painting is seen 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.211

Hello again painting fans.

This week we'll be continuing with our 2 new paintings.

The photos that I will be using are seen directly below.  The first photo shows the Monument Rocks in Kansas.  Seen below that photo is one depicting a decrepit 1950 Hudson.

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

For this week's installment, I've continued with the old Hudson.

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

Since that time I've continued to work on the painting.

This week's installment includes both good and bad elements. (Or at least good and bad as I see it.) I've painted the pavement, adding a somewhat translucent layer of gray with some blue. The underlying brown/ochre color still peeks through, adding both warmth and color consistency with the rust of the car. I think that it works fairly well.

The bad comes in the form of unintended green color on the bit of car body seen in the extreme left foreground. Being partly color blind does have its drawbacks. I suspected that the ochre color had changed and this was confirmed to me by madame boran. It will be repainted for the next installment.

The current state of the painting is seen 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.209

Hello again painting fans.

This week we'll be continuing with our 2 new paintings.

The photos that I will be using are seen directly below. The first photo shows the Monument Rocks in Kansas. Seen below that photo is one depicting a decrepit 1950 Hudson.

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

For this week's installment, I've continued with the old Hudson.

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

Since that time I've continued to work on the painting.

I've continued my work on the surface of the old Hudson. My effort have been concentrated in 2 main areas. I've added the various highlights to the upper body surfaces. The horizontal crease along the body side appears for the first time. My favorite additions are the shadows cast by the door handles.

Beneath the car I've begun to work on the shadow. Adding some gray paint has provided for some detail and a bit of texture. I will continue with this for next week's installment.

The current state of the painting is seen 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.206

Hello again painting fans.

This week we'll be continuing with our 2 new paintings.

The photos that I will be using are seen directly below. The first photo shows the Monument Rocks in Kansas. Seen below that photo is one depicting a decrepit 1950 Hudson.

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

For this week's installment, I've continued with the old Hudson.

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

Since that time I've continued to work on the painting.

I've continued to refine the Hudson. Layers of red and ochre have been added to give the impression of rust. The surface is now a uniform reddish brown color.

I've also reshaped the side windows a bit. The separating bar now appears in the backlight. Also making their first appearances are the various seams and body divisions. These will be refined and thinned a bit before the piece is done but at least the placement is fairly accurate.

The current state of the painting is seen 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.205

Hello again painting fans.

This week we'll be continuing with our 2 new paintings.

The photos that I will be using are seen directly below. The first photo shows the Monument Rocks in Kansas. Seen below that photo is one depicting a decrepit 1950 Hudson.

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

For this week's installment, I've concentrated my efforts on the old Hudson.

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

Since that time I've continued to work on the painting.

I've continued to add layers of paint to better define the distinctive shape and create the rusty surface that is seen in the photo. First I added a thin layer of blue, then red and finally ochre. I will be making a few changes to it but the current state has a pleasing patina of age.

I've also reshaped the windows and lightened them to provide some visual aid for the additions to come. At this point, the overall shape of the car and windows is nearly how I'd like it to appear.

Finally, the shadow under the car makes it first appearance. However, this is only the first layer of more to come.

The current state of the painting is seen 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.199 Quantum Leap Edition

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.

There comes a point in the evolution of a painting where things finally start to come together. After dragging along for several weeks, this one has now finally reached that important point. After darkening the background with another layer of paint, the effect that I was hoping to achieve finally seems to be happening. The lit front end of the car stands prominently against all of the other shadowed elements to the rear.

That front end now includes the old blue paint and surface rust as seen in the painting. I've continued to refine the grille, which will see more work in the next few weeks. The chrome is now a bit better defined. Here too, more definition will be coming soon.

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.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.

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.190

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 added a few new details to interior elements seen through the rear window. What is apparently part of the seat is now white as it is in the photo. Additionally, the hanging headliner is now more of an ochre color.

Next, I moved on to the shadow to the right of the car. It is done with the same blue seen in other parts of the painting, here mixed with a bit of black and white. I've painted linear variations in the shadow that lead the eye into the painting. And where the eye is led is to the rear of the painting, a portion of which still needs some work.

That rearmost area is where I will continue my efforts for next week. It loosely mirrors the background seen in the original photo. But I'm just not happy with it yet. I'll probably simplify some of it including that leaning board that creates the broken shadow. Feel free to post your comments about the background below.

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.189

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 now completed the car windows. First up was that challenging center side window. Full of vertical reflections, it tested my patience just a bit. Eventually, I was able to get things right, working in the same shades of gray as the rearmost side window. It now seems to have a kind of movement if viewed for a moment or two. (Or maybe I just need to have my middle-aged eyes examined.)

Next, I moved on the the front side window. This one was relatively simple being devoid of much detail. It was the backlight, or rear windshield, that was next. Having blocked out the main areas previously, I was able to paint in the grays and brownish area. By the way, that brownish or ochre area is the headliner starting to come down from the car's ceiling. It's an interesting bit of automotive decay, but not unexpected in a car of nearly 60 years of age.

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.188

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.

Once again, I've concentrated my efforts on two areas for this week's installment. First, I've added the door handles. Note that some of the shadows seen in the original have been left off. When I attempted to include all the shadows, the handles looked odd and unrealistic. I've made them far simpler and cleaner. At least they don't call attention to themselves.

The other change is the addition of the the reflection to the rear side windowe. The vertical lines are actually a reflection of the steel building standing to the immediate right of the car. I may have to make them less distinct. I'll wait until the middle window is done and decide then. Finally, I've started the rear window.

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.