Painting Progression I

After a few small color studies and a larger pastel painting of my subject, I feel ready to start. My canvas is 40"x60" stretched, primed linen. I like the oil primed linen because it is smooth and the paint sits on top of the surface more than the acrylic primed canvas. I think the colors appear more vibrant. I started by toning my large masses.

The start - in my studio.
The pastel study is on the left, the computer monitor with the original photo is in the middle.

After some re-drawing, I painted in the sky and started the trees.

Look for the next blog.